Capt. Bill Faulkner aka “Butters”
When aboard Captain Bill’s meticulously kept technical sports fishing vessel you become aware that you are in ” The presence of greatness!” You are aware because he will tell you right away. After more then 15 years of guiding and professional tournament fishing, Capt. Bill Faulkner has become one of the most recognizable personalities in the sportfishing industry. Even if you’ve never seen his face before you will still recognize it, as you would a holy being or a divine entity perhaps. A graduate of the University of Florida’s College of Journalism, Capt. Bill has been an outdoor writer and photographer for nearly 20 years and currently serves as contributing editor for Florida Sportsman Magazine. In 2007, Faulkner was half of the most successful single season team effort in professional redfish tournament history. Capturing both Rookie and Team of the Year honors in the Oh Boy! Oberto Redfish Cup. As a full-time fishing guide in Everglades National Park, Faulkner is one of the most respected and sought after fly fishing guides on Florida’s west coast. Capt. Bill is known by his friends, clients and colleagues as a dedicated guide, techno aficionado, and possibly the most OCD person ever! If you’ve ever seen an episode of South Park you’ll know why all those that truly love him call him “Butters.”