The Boat
I fish a Maverick Mirage HPX. Quite simply, it's the Cadillac of flats fishing skiffs. It provides a dry and comfortable ride under power, and a very stable casting platform on the flats. This HPXV (the V stands for V hull) allows me to cross big water to get to where the fish are, like a run to the Marquesas out of Key West. This boat can get to spots that require going across deep water that lesser skiffs cannot. My Maverick performs unfailingly. This boat can sneak into super skinny water with a minimum of noise. The Maverick's legendary design can stealthily sneak up on fish to put you in casting range of the tarpon, permit, or bonefish of your dreams. It's equipped with all the electronics and safety equipment needed for a safe and successful day on the water including all Coast Guard required equipment and GPS. It provides ample rod storage below deck for all of my rods and reels and yours, if you'd like to bring them. It will carry two adults, or I can take three passengers if one is a child or lighter weight passengers. It has plenty of dry storage space for your camera or anything that needs to be kept dry. I provide a cooler full of ice for your food and beverage needs so you don't need to worry about bringing a cooler.
and attachable stripping basket.
I run on a Yamaha 115. It allows me to get to the flats quickly and reliably. I've fished many skiffs, but for stability, comfort, and power, nothing compares to a Maverick for the best flats fishing performance. Their logo sums it up nicely, "Maverick, Fish the legend".
I have recently added a custom built casting platform. It puts the angler eighteen inches above the deck for far greater visibility. The leaning post provides stability and comfort in rough conditions. The lean post also lessens the stress on the angler's legs to enable him to fish long days without tiring. For fly fishing, the casting platform has an attachable stripping basket. This enables fly anglers to fish in any conditions without worrying about fly line tangles. It can be attached to either side of the platform to accommodate either right or left hand retrieve fly anglers.
