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Luke Bonner

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
I am Capt. Luke in Tarpon Springs and I am a true Florida-born native. I was born right here in north Pinellas county and raised on the waters of Tarpon Springs, Florida. My experience matters most, I have 675+ logged trips and 17+ years guiding in the Tampa Bay area.

I specialize in nearshore reef fishing, shallow water spearfishing and scallop snorkeling day trips. I mainly fish out of a custom built 27' Sailfish center console based off of the classic Seacraft design. It is equipped with twin Yamaha 150 HP outboards and the latest SIMRAD electronics. This vessel drafts 20 inches of water and has a variable step deadrise for a comfortable ride to the fishing grounds. Twin 30 gallon baitwells house enough bait for a full day of action packed fishing. I also have a Carolina Skiff for flats fishing and sandbar trips inside of Tampa Bay.

On my days off I enjoy scouting out new fishing spots, spearfishing while freediving and making upgrades to my boat. I also enjoy creating digital artwork and playing guitar.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Luke Bonner

Luke Bonner

Independent Guide
I am Capt. Luke in Tarpon Springs and I am a true Florida-born native. I was born right here in north Pinellas county and raised on the waters of Tarpon Springs, Florida. My experience matters most, I have 675+ logged trips and 17+ years guiding in the Tampa Bay area.

I specialize in nearshore reef fishing, shallow water spearfishing and scallop snorkeling day trips. I mainly fish out of a custom built 27' Sailfish center console based off of the classic Seacraft design. It is equipped with twin Yamaha 150 HP outboards and the latest SIMRAD electronics. This vessel drafts 20 inches of water and has a variable step deadrise for a comfortable ride to the fishing grounds. Twin 30 gallon baitwells house enough bait for a full day of action packed fishing. I also have a Carolina Skiff for flats fishing and sandbar trips inside of Tampa Bay.

On my days off I enjoy scouting out new fishing spots, spearfishing while freediving and making upgrades to my boat. I also enjoy creating digital artwork and playing guitar.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Goliath Grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Peanut Curry Hogfish
What’s your favorite band?
Pepper
What’s your favorite movie?
Big Fish

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Goliath Grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Peanut Curry Hogfish
What’s your favorite band?
Pepper
What’s your favorite movie?
Big Fish
What’s your favorite sports team?
Tampa Bay Lightning
What’s your drink of choice?
Black coffee or iced tea
What was your last halloween costume?
Lobster
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Upgrades for my boat
How did you get started guiding?
From the love of taking people out fishing
What makes you different from other guides?
If I am not the right guide for your trip, I will recommend a guide who is
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