Captain Chuck offers great experiences in both Montana flyfishing and Florida Keys sportfishing. Whether you’re fishing Bozeman or Islamorada, your fishing adventure will be unforgettable!
CAPT CHARLES (CHUCK) BRODZKI
BRODZINI@cs.com
January 2023
FLORIDA
191 El Capitan Drive
Islamorada, FL 33036
Telephone (305) 517-9542
Cell (305) 509-3339
MONTANA
c/o Grantree Inn
1325 North 7th Avenue, St #234
Bozeman, MT 59715
Telephone (406) 587-5261
ADVERTISING
The featured celebrity angler representing tournaments, tackle manufacturers, outfitters, hotels and taxidermists in/at various commercial publications and venues.
PUBLISHING
Former legal counsel and co-owner/controlling shareholder of Saltwater Flyfishing Magazine (1988-1994)
VIDEO
Featured in tarpon fishing video program “Eastern Theater in the Sky” produced by Eastern Airlines and presented on every domestic/international flight during March, 1998.
MIAMI METROPOLITAN TOURNAMENT-MIAMI, FLORIDA
Recipient of over fifteen major awards/trophies, including but not limited to: Shark Master
Champion, Fly Champion, Tarpon Release Champion, VIP Kickoff Winner, Grand Champion Master Angler Runner-up and hundreds of minor awards and citations. (1982-1994)
KEY WEST TOURNAMENT-KEY WEST, FLORIDA
Recipient of over twenty major awards/trophies, including but not limited to: Grand Champion Master Angler, 8 lb. Champion, Plug Champion, Master Angler Runner-up and past/present holder of seven (7) tournament records. (1982-1988)
REDBONE TOURNAMENT-ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA
Runner-up to Grand Champion (1988)
Daily High Points (1988)
Most Bonefish (1988)
DON HAWLEY INVITATIONAL TARPON FLY TOURNAMENT-ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA
15# Tippet Division Runner-up (1987)
Captain-Team Championship (1988, 1989)
12# Tippet Division Champion (1989)
12# Tippet Division Runner-up (1992)
Grand Champion Runner-up (1992)
Daily High Points (1988-1992)
“Best Other Fish” (1988)
Chairman (1991, 1992, 2004, 2005)
Board of Directors (1989-1994)
Grand Champion (1989)
Master of Ceremonies (2002-2006)
GOLD CUP INVITATIONAL TARPON FLY TOURNAMENT-ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA
Most Releases Runner-up (1989)
Daily High Points (1989, 1991)
Top Weight Fish Runner-up (112 lbs.) (1991)
Second Runner-up to Grand Champion (1991)
Board of Directors (1989-1993)
“Best Other Fish” (1998)
Most Releases (1998)
Arbitration Committee (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
Master of Ceremonies (2002-2007)
GOLDEN FLY TARPON INVITATIONAL-ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA
Captain-Team Championship (2003, 2004)
Daily High Points (2003)
“Best Other Fish” (2004)
Guide to Masters Champion (2009)
KEYS SPRING INVITATIONAL BONEFISH FLY TOURNAMENT-ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA
Second Runner-up to Grand Champion (1989)
Top Weight Fish Runner-up (10-8 lbs.) (1989)
Top Weight Fish Runner-up (12-2 lbs.) (1993)
Daily High Points (1989, 1993)
GUY HARVEY FT. LAUDERDALE BILLFISH TOURNAMENT-FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
Captain-Team Champion (1988)
ROD & REEL CLUB OF MIAMI – Member 1985 – 2009
Recipient of over ten major awards/trophies, including but not limited to: Angling Grand Champion (1987), Florida Grand Champion (1988), E.S. Cortlett Award (1987), Bonefish Champion (1989), Top Rod (1986, 1987, 2002, 2003, 2004) and holder of numerous club records. Master Angler Achievement Badge
I.G.F.A. WORLD RECORD HOLDER – I.G.F.A. Member since 1983
Horse-eye Jack 4 lb Tippet Fly (former)
Dolley Varden 4 lb Tippet Fly (former)
MATECUMBE ANGLERS ALL-TACKLE TOURNAMENT
Guide to Grand Champion Runner-up (2000)
Guide to Grand Champion (2001)
STATE OF FLORIDA FLYFISHING RECORD HOLDER
Horse-eye Jack 3 ½ lbs. (former)
Dolphin 25 ¼ lbs. (former)
Permit 32 ¼ lbs. (former)
FLORIDA CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION – Board of Directors (1989-1994)
FLORIDA KEYS GUIDES ASSOCIATION – Member (1989-2020)
FLORIDA FISHING INSTITUTE (1989-1991) – Board of Directors/Guest Lecturer
LEGAL COUNSEl: Served as legal counsel to many tackle shops, manufacturers, tournaments, fishing organizations and fishing guides. Personally responsible for drafting an amendment to State of Florida “Manatee/Sportfish” legislation. (1992). Served on arbitration committee for Gold Cup Tarpon Fly Tournament for many years.
STATE OF MONTANA GUIDE LICENSE #6782 1996-2023
Endorsed by DoubleHaul Outfitters, Bozeman, Montana
Endorsed by Montana Troutfitters Fly Shop, Bozeman, Montana
Exclusive resident guide for Best Western Grantree Inn, Bozeman, Montana
Co-Owner of DoubleHaul Outfitters (Bozeman, MT) 2012-2023
U.S. COAST GUARD LICENSE #2802000 1997-2023
GUIDE/PRO ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM – Sage, Ross Reels, Tibor Reels, Simms, RO Driftboats, Rio, St Croix, Bass Pro Shop, Rainey’s Flies, Ye Olde English Fly Shop, Orvis, NRS, Abel, Evakool, Shimano, Yamaha, RO Boats, Redington, Scientific Anglers
WEBSITE – captchuckbrodzki.com
REFERENCES
Charlotte Ambrosio – President/Tournament Consultants, Inc.
Tim Borski – world renowned artist, flytier/innovator, writer, speaker and master angler
SALTONSTALL-KENNEDY U.S. SOUTH ATLANTIC FISHERIES COMMISSION
Appointed member/panelist in 2023