Capt. Ron Bielefeld began his fishing career when he was only four years old. Over a decade ago, Ron moved to Sebastian Florida and started applying his fishing skills to catching what the Indian and Sebastian Rivers had to offer. Ron has dedicated his life to enjoying, sharing, teaching, and preserving the natural resources of Florida and the U.S. Capt. Ron currently owns & operates Tight-Lines Inshore Guide Service.

A seasoned fishing guide with years of experience on the Indian River Lagoon, Ron says, “The Lagoon offers a wide variety of fishing adventures, from tackling the mighty tarpon to wading it’s shallow waters for sea trout, redfish, and snook. So, Regardless if you would like to tempt your scaly adversaries with a perfectly placed fly or if top-water explosions are more your game, the Lagoon offers opportunities to all who ply it’s waters.” In addition to guiding, Capt. Ron holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in wildlife biology; he writes for several magazines including Florida Sportfishing magazine and is active in the conservation and wildlife management fields.