Southern cut charters

Tarpon Springs, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida

About Your Guide

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Gage Vaughn

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Expert Oriented
Adventurous
Quality
Hi my name is Capt. Gage I was born and raised in Tarpon Springs, Florida. I’ve been fishing these waters sinse a young kid with knowledge, spots and techniques from a couple generations. I run a Ankona shadowcast 18 with a tunnel hull too allow the boat to get to the skinniest of sight fishing spots for redfish and snook. Night time trips we use a trolling motor in deeper canals to search for docklights where tarpon and snook are the primary targets. During tarpon season we run the flats searching for the silver king, these fish can run well into the 100lb range. We look forward too seeing you!

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Gage Vaughn

Gage Vaughn

Independent Guide
Hi my name is Capt. Gage I was born and raised in Tarpon Springs, Florida. I’ve been fishing these waters sinse a young kid with knowledge, spots and techniques from a couple generations. I run a Ankona shadowcast 18 with a tunnel hull too allow the boat to get to the skinniest of sight fishing spots for redfish and snook. Night time trips we use a trolling motor in deeper canals to search for docklights where tarpon and snook are the primary targets. During tarpon season we run the flats searching for the silver king, these fish can run well into the 100lb range. We look forward too seeing you!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
100 plus lb tarpon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Smoked venison brisket
What’s your favorite band?
Sublime
What’s your favorite movie?
Talledega night

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
100 plus lb tarpon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Smoked venison brisket
What’s your favorite band?
Sublime
What’s your favorite movie?
Talledega night
What’s your favorite sports team?
Ufc
What’s your drink of choice?
Water
What was your last halloween costume?
white trash biker
What do you want for Christmas this year?
To sit on Santa’s lap hahaha
How did you get started guiding?
Done watching guides from out of town blow my area out
What makes you different from other guides?
Years of knowledge and experience handed down through generations for the same area I fish know
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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

My name is Capt. Gage. We push pole the crystal clear waters of Tarpon Springs and the surrounding waters on my 18’ ankona shadowcast in search red drum, snook, tarpon and all other sorts of fish that we may encounter. We use 9ft fly rods varying from 6wt-11wt depending on species and time of year. A typical day starts out leaving a preplanned selected location on where to launch the boat. From there we will...

About Your Trip

My name is Capt. Gage. We push pole the crystal clear waters of Tarpon Springs and the surrounding waters on my 18’ ankona shadowcast in search red drum, snook, tarpon and all other sorts of fish that we may encounter. We use 9ft fly rods varying from 6wt-11wt depending on species and time of year.

A typical day starts out leaving a preplanned selected location on where to launch the boat. From there we will
sight fish in crystal clear water in a couple feet or less typically. You will need to have a good pair of polarized sunglasses to help see the fish in the water.

All sorts of wild life can be seen on these trips as well from sea turtles, manatees and a variety of birds. Lunch can be brought and kept cold with the on board coolers. There Is a nice twin sitting seat accommodating two people.

Fall and spring can always produce great fishing with the change of the seasons.

We hope too see you soon!
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is best for adults.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

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Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Ankona shadowcast
Year Built
2014
Boat Length
18'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Ankona shadowcast
Year Built
2014
Boat Length
18'
Engine Manufacturer
Suzuki
Total Horsepower
25
Number of Engines
1
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Cobia
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Flounder
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Permit
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Redfish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Sheepshead
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Snook
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Tarpon
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
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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
Fly Fishing
Sight Casting

Types of Fishing

Flats
Inshore

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