Hooked on Hardy Guide Services

Lakeland, Florida
Tampa, FL Inshore Trip

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Brad Hardy

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
Quality
Natural born Floridian. I have fished so many different lakes and inshore areas throughout Florida. My love for fishing is what drove my career path.. I continue to my career with tournaments on my off time. Fishing is my passion... and Hope to share it with you one day..

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Brad Hardy

Brad Hardy

Independent Guide
Natural born Floridian. I have fished so many different lakes and inshore areas throughout Florida. My love for fishing is what drove my career path.. I continue to my career with tournaments on my off time. Fishing is my passion... and Hope to share it with you one day..
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
My biggest fish caught would be a sailfish.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Smoke mullett
How did you get started guiding?
It's was a childhood dream...
What makes you different from other guides?
Have fished most of florida and know multiple different techniques.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
My biggest fish caught would be a sailfish.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Smoke mullett
How did you get started guiding?
It's was a childhood dream...
What makes you different from other guides?
Have fished most of florida and know multiple different techniques.
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Potential Target Species

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Crappie
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Ladyfish
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Largemouth Bass
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Mangrove Snapper
Not Ideal
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Redfish
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Snook
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Spanish Mackerel
Not Ideal
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Speckled Trout
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Types of Fishing

Inshore
Lake
River

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