Tampa Bay Fishing Charters

Artificials or Fly Fishing

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Paul Duffey

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Independent Guide
Quiet
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
Quantity
About the Captain:
Man, I love what I do! Being a guide, for me is an excuse to fish with new friends and give them the bow time they have been longing for. Sight fishing for Florida's top inshore species is an addiction and gets your blood pumping! It is similar to hunting where you have to pay close attention, read your surroundings while stalking these fish to take advantage of opportunities. Going after snook, Tarpon, and big Redfish are just a few of the targets you will see on each trip. Sight fishing the flats is a challenge with some big rewards and my clients absolutely love it!
I love the history of fishing here in Florida. I grew up watching Flip on the Walker's Cay Chronicles and José Wejebe, dreaming that one day I would have a chance to be a guide. I started guiding to bring that dream to life. I know I will never be Flip but hopefully I can do my part to continue growing the passion for this sport through my client's adventures. I...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Paul Duffey

Paul Duffey

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide
About the Captain:
Man, I love what I do! Being a guide, for me is an excuse to fish with new friends and give them the bow time they have been longing for. Sight fishing for Florida's top inshore species is an addiction and gets your blood pumping! It is similar to hunting where you have to pay close attention, read your surroundings while stalking these fish to take advantage of opportunities. Going after snook, Tarpon, and big Redfish are just a few of the targets you will see on each trip. Sight fishing the flats is a challenge with some big rewards and my clients absolutely love it!
I love the history of fishing here in Florida. I grew up watching Flip on the Walker's Cay Chronicles and José Wejebe, dreaming that one day I would have a chance to be a guide. I started guiding to bring that dream to life. I know I will never be Flip but hopefully I can do my part to continue growing the passion for this sport through my client's adventures. I
hope to see you on the bow soon!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Brats!
What’s your favorite band?
Billy Joel
What’s your favorite movie?
Fight Club

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Brats!
What’s your favorite band?
Billy Joel
What’s your favorite movie?
Fight Club
What’s your favorite sports team?
Eagles
What’s your drink of choice?
Arnold Palmer
What was your last halloween costume?
Ted Lasso
What do you want for Christmas this year?
New drone
How did you get started guiding?
Sold my tackle / fly shop and decided to guide full time
What makes you different from other guides?
I only know how to fish one way. Thats how I fish when I am with my friends. So, I will treat you just like I do them. I will give you all the shots you can take, and I will give a little tough love and encouragement if needed. I don't watch the clock and do my best not to book two trips in one day. I like the flexibility of letting the charter develop as the day goes on. Sometimes we are on them, and no one is ready to go home after four hours. We also have challenging days for whatever reason, weather or pressure, and we might need a little more time to get to the perfect part of the tide. I am not going to talk your face off or try and solve the world's problems. I have one job and that is to put you on the fish. We will have some laughs and catch some fish!
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Tampa Bay Fishing Charters Trips

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Fishing in Destin
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Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Tampa

Artificials Or Fly Fishing

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19 ft 1 - 6 People From $500
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Tampa

FLY FISHING FOR REDS, SNOOK, TARPON

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18 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Tampa

TARPON FISHING - Spin Or Fly

100% (3)
19 ft 1 - 4 People From $500

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Artificials or Fly Fishing
March 19th, 2025
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TARPON FISHING - Spin or Fly
December 1st, 2024
Palm Harbor, Florida
FLY FISHING FOR REDS, SNOOK, TARPON
September 7th, 2024
Palm Harbor, Florida
FLY FISHING FOR REDS, SNOOK, TARPON
December 1st, 2024
Safety Harbor, Florida
TARPON FISHING - Spin or Fly
December 1st, 2024
Palm Harbor, Florida
Artificials or Fly Fishing
December 1st, 2024
Safety Harbor, Florida
FLY FISHING FOR REDS, SNOOK, TARPON
September 7th, 2024
Palm Harbor, Florida
TARPON FISHING - Spin or Fly
December 1st, 2024
Palm Harbor, Florida
Artificials or Fly Fishing
March 19th, 2025
Tampa, Florida
TARPON FISHING - Spin or Fly
December 1st, 2024
Palm Harbor, Florida
FLY FISHING FOR REDS, SNOOK, TARPON
February 26th, 2025
Safety Harbor, Florida
Artificials or Fly Fishing
January 15th, 2025
Safety Harbor, Florida
Artificials or Fly Fishing
February 26th, 2025
Tampa, Florida
FLY FISHING FOR REDS, SNOOK, TARPON
September 7th, 2024
Palm Harbor, Florida
FLY FISHING FOR REDS, SNOOK, TARPON
February 26th, 2025
Safety Harbor, Florida
FLY FISHING FOR REDS, SNOOK, TARPON
September 7th, 2024
Palm Harbor, Florida
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