Actually you probably wont be able to escape the flies .i have fished as far out as 4miles off shore and still got attacked your best bet is to go to Blackwater creek in Milton it's a nice shallow freshwater creek. I beleive they have kayaks for rent , i know they have canoe's or if your up for a little drive i have available 2 2 person sit on top kayaks and know of a local canoe livery here in panama that rents kayaks as well on Econfina creek with 3 nice "COLD" water springs to swim in. chk out their website at Econfina creek canoe livery. have a great day!!!!