TAMPA BAY FISHING CHARTERS - INSHORE FLY FISHING

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Bring whatever you would like to eat or drink. I always have a few waters in the cooler. There is plenty of room in the cooler for a sandwich or snacks.

Other things you may wat to bring:

• Sunglasses & hat
• Sun protection (sunscreen or UPF clothing)
• Light rain jacket - skiffs can be a wet ride sometimes

Absolutely! No judgement will be passed on the breakfast beer or 5 o'clock somewhere mentality. This is your trip, and you can do as you please. We just ask that you stay safe and inside the boat : )  There is always Tajin on the skiff!

Listen, ask questions and trust that I will do everything in my power to give you a great experience! Leave your ego at the ramp and let me "guide" you through a great day on the water. I will communicate with you through every part of the experience. 

I do an assessment with every client before we ever see a fish. This allows us to get on the same page. 

This will let me:

• See how far you can cast accurately. That way I can make sure I get you in the perfect position to make good casts. 
• Go over the verbiage I will use when I spot a fish.  You will know exactly what I mean when I say "3 o'clock, 40 feet, moving left". 
• Go over what we will do once you hook up on a fish. How we will land it and where you will take your pictures.
• Answer any questions you may have.

We will have a great time and catch some fish together!

Four hours is the perfect amount of time to target a specific part of the tide cycle. We usually get two optimal windows in the tides each day. We normally do not make long runs on our trips so you will have a rod in your hand for most of the trip.

There are a lot of factors that go into the time slot I suggest for your trip. 

• Tides
• Wind
• Daylight
• Fish patterns

There are some adjustments that you will need to make. In these cases, we will start the day out on the water with a mini lesson. We will go over casting techniques, how to present the fly, retrieving the fly, and finally strip setting. This usually helps break some old habits and really improves your chances of success.

Here is a great article breaking down the differences CLICK HERE 

Sure, any guide who tells you no is lying or has only run one trip. I will say that I see fish on every trip with clients or when I am out scouting. We will absolutely see fish and have shots at them. After that there are a lot of factors that come into play that I cannot control.

• Pressured fish that just won't eat
• Bad casts / poor hooksets
• Uncooperative or spooky fish 
• Wind, rain and cloudy skies

This is where the old saying "Guide, not God" comes from.

You are in a very good situation since we will be throwing lures. You should feel right at home throwing around docks, oysters or skipping under trees. Your adjustment will come when sight casting tailing or moving fish. Trust in your skills and you will be fine. 

Yes, if you feel like you will have a better experience with your gear then bring it. We have some of the best rods and reels out there on the skiff. But I totally get the "lucky rod" feeling. 

Skiffs are incredible tools for fishing the skinny water. They do however limit how many people we can take. Good news is I know a lot of other Captains with skiffs. We can do a multiple skiff trip and even fish close enough to see each other. Just send an email and we can work it out.

By paying your deposit it locks in your date and automatically puts you on the calendar. This guarantees your trip and helps avoid double bookings or scheduling issues. 

Is the deposit refundable?

• Yes, if we cancel the trip due to weather or unforeseen issues.
• Yes, if you cancel more than a week in advance. 
• No, if you cancel within 7 days of the trip. 

Can we reschedule?

• Absolutely! I will be happy to move your deposit to a future open date on the calendar. 

In some cases. There are state guidelines on what can be kept on charters. We do encourage catch and release. We are here for the thrill of catching as many fish as possible and releasing those fish to grow and be caught again. Catch and release is the best way for us to help the fishery continue to grow. We have so many great local restaurants that have sustainably caught fresh fish for you to enjoy! If you want to keep some fish let's discuss it before you book. 

When you book you will do a 25% deposit through PayPal. You don't need to sign up for anything they are simply a secure way to process your card. I will never see your card info or have access to it.  

Your balance can be paid in cash, Venmo or through PayPal. Cash will help you avoid any fees.

Tips are never expected but always appreciated.

Word of mouth is the greatest thing and I love getting referrals from great clients. You can also go on Google, Yelp or Trip Advisor and leave a review if you like. My main concern is that you have a great time and come back time and time again! My goal is to make clients feel like friends, because everyone prefers to fish with friends!