Rich has been fishing South Florida and the Florida Keys since childhood. Born and Raised in Miami, Fl. Rich has compiled a wealth of knowledge of the vast marine life and Old Florida History. His passion began at an early age fishing with his father from just about any location imaginable. Bridges, canals, boats, and beaches, no matter the location or what they caught it was always about the time and experience together that made each trip an unforgettable Angling Adventure.

By the time Rich became a teenager he was prowling the shallow flats of Biscayne Bay and Islamorada with a pair of binoculars learning the techniques of mentors like “Rick Murphy, Stu Apte, and Ol’ Bill Curtis.” If he noticed one of them throwing a live crab at 7:30 in a certain spot you could bet Rich would be there the next day doing the exact same thing.

Today you can find Rich poling his customers over 200 days a year to the next prized game fish. Across the endless flats, with each push and each cast a new Adventure is born.

Spreading the passion and respect for the outdoors has never been more important than it is today. This is why Rich devotes much of his time to children’s organizations and marine conservation programs.

The Youth Fishing Foundation works together with different organizations like the IGFA and Sport Fishing Magazine’s Fish Stock to provide fishing clinics and learning seminars. Over the past few years the Youth Fishing Foundation has given away over 5,000 rods and reels to inner-city and underprivileged children.

Captain Rich Smith is a proud member of the Florida Guides Association which promotes "Better Fishing through Conservation" Check out F.G.A