Meet our Professional Staff of Guides and trusted advisors. Our Pro Staff consists of selected individuals from all over the world, who have shown a passion for Thomas and Thomas Rods. Because they fish our rods exclusively, each Pro Staff member is highly qualified to comment on the advantages of fishing our rods in their area. Captain Bruce Chard, Guide Location: Big Pine Key, Florida, (305) 872-4996, email: captpermit@aol.com Business: Capt. Bruce Chard Fishing Charters inc., website: www.brucechard.com Bruce is a full-time Florida Keys flats guide. For a decade he has helped many anglers to their catch of a lifetime. As a Federation of Fly Fishers MASTER Certified Fly Casting Instructor, Capt. Bruce has taught in many fly fishing schools in the Bahamas, Guatemala, and all over the U.S. Bruce’s rod of choice – the Apex Series. “I’m out on the water with clients 250-300 days a year, in every weather condition you can imagine. I’ve tried every brand of rod under the sun in these demanding situations and only one has met the challenge – it’s T&T baby!”