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Matt's father, Dick
Coleman with newly constructed Faithful II
Matt's grandmother, Isabelle Whidden-Joiner
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Matt is one of
the few guides that you will find that has been born and raised
right here in Boca Grande. He works in Boca Grande year round
guiding and commercial fishing full time. Fishing is not a part
time job for Matt. It is his way of life.
Not only is he a native of the area, but behind him is a long
history angling in these gulf waters. Both of Matt's parents
come from historic fishing families. His father, Dick Coleman,
is a member of a family that traces its fishing roots back to
the 1870's. Dick specializes in off-shore (grouper, mackerel,
kingfish, etc.) and tarpon guided trips. Matt began learning
about fishing both for sport and commercial purposes under his
dad's tutelage when he was very young.
His mother,
Leslie (Joiner) Coleman, grew up in a fishing family that dates
back to the early 1900's. Her father, Donald Joiner, was an
active fisherman and guide both in Boca Grande and the Keys.
Leslie's mother, Isabelle (Whidden) Joiner, currently co-owns and
operates the historical landmark Whidden's Marina which was
built by Matt's great grandfather, Sam Whidden.
Matt's entire
family extending to brother, uncle, and cousins are involved in
the fishing business here in Boca Grande. You can rest assured
that with all this experience and knowledge, Matt Coleman is the
captain you need to guide you through these local waters to
these legendary sport fish.
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