Tide Flies Fishing Charters

Clearwater, Florida
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Tarpon Fishing

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Nick Halenkamp

Certified Damn Good Guide
A Certified Damn Good Guide is someone who goes above and beyond to show you an incredible experience on your trip. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Independent Guide 9 years of exp.
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Adventurous
Captain Nick is a true Tampa local, born and raised in the area. He was taught how to fish by his mother and became enamored with the amazing Bass fishing Florida has to offer at a young age. Years later he discovered that saltwater fishing was his passion too and decided to expand his skills in that area. He's been fishing for the past 15 years and loves passing his vast knowledge of the local waters on to his customers. Captain Nick takes pride in his customer service skills, knowing that it takes more than a good fishing spot to keep your customers happy – he works very hard to ensure that all of his guests have an amazing time on the water.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Nick Halenkamp

Nick Halenkamp

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 9 years of exp.
Captain Nick is a true Tampa local, born and raised in the area. He was taught how to fish by his mother and became enamored with the amazing Bass fishing Florida has to offer at a young age. Years later he discovered that saltwater fishing was his passion too and decided to expand his skills in that area. He's been fishing for the past 15 years and loves passing his vast knowledge of the local waters on to his customers. Captain Nick takes pride in his customer service skills, knowing that it takes more than a good fishing spot to keep your customers happy – he works very hard to ensure that all of his guests have an amazing time on the water.
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Tide Flies Fishing Charters Trips

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Clearwater

Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport

100% (18) Guided by Nick
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Belleair Bluffs

Tarpon Fishing Tampa Bay

100% (18) Guided by Nick
22 ft 1 - 8 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Clearwater

Fly Fishing / Artificial

100% (18) Guided by Nick
17 ft 1 - 4 People From $450

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Recent Reviews of Tide Flies Fishing Charters

5.0
based on 7 reviews

Marcus

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Fun time! Cap’n Nick worked hard to get us as many fish as we could.

Marcus

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Fun time! Cap’n Nick worked hard to get us as many fish as we could.
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Rich

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Captain Nick, got us on the fish. He was very patient and taught me a lot about fly fishing for Red Fish. I fly fish streams a rivers out west where I live so this was a different experience. I highly recommend Captain Nick and will be back in the future.

Rich

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Captain Nick, got us on the fish. He was very patient and taught me a lot about fly fishing for Red Fish. I fly fish streams a rivers out west where I live so this was a different experience. I highly recommend Captain Nick and will be back in the future.
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Chris

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Great trip! Thank you

Chris

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Great trip! Thank you
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Christopher

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Had a fantastic morning on the water with Captain Nick!

He is a great guide, coach & company on the water. He knows the waters, and the fish and was patient & encouraging when I had a bad cast or failed to set the hook.

I did manage to land a nice black drum that is on the menu for my in-laws tonight.

I'll be back soon with our three young men!

Christopher

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Had a fantastic morning on the water with Captain Nick!

He is a great guide, coach & company on the water. He knows the waters, and the fish and was patient & encouraging when I had a bad cast or failed to set the hook.

I did manage to land a nice black drum that is on the menu for my in-laws tonight.

I'll be back soon with our three young men!
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David

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Punctual with a nice clean boat. Covered a number of different areas focussed on snook or redfish by fly fishing while working around occasional wind and sometimes waiting for the sun to reappear from behind a cloud. Saw a number of skittish fish and put in almost 6 hours of casting both sight and blind, but unfortunately none took the flies. None the less enjoyed the day and got along well with Nick, a very...

David

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Punctual with a nice clean boat. Covered a number of different areas focussed on snook or redfish by fly fishing while working around occasional wind and sometimes waiting for the sun to reappear from behind a cloud. Saw a number of skittish fish and put in almost 6 hours of casting both sight and blind, but unfortunately none took the flies. None the less enjoyed the day and got along well with Nick, a very enjoyable guide and captain. Thank you
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Response from Nick:
Thank you, will get them next time!

Response from Nick:

Thank you, will get them next time!
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ken

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Captain Nick is a pro!!!
We had so much fun and he put us on a variety of fish. Can't wait to eat our trout for lunch now.

ken

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Captain Nick is a pro!!!
We had so much fun and he put us on a variety of fish. Can't wait to eat our trout for lunch now.
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Response from Nick:
Thank you! Glad you had a great time!

Response from Nick:

Thank you! Glad you had a great time!
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Wyatt

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Very knowledgable about the area, great guy and lots of fun on water. You can’t go wrong with Captain Nick. Thank you again.

Wyatt

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Very knowledgable about the area, great guy and lots of fun on water. You can’t go wrong with Captain Nick. Thank you again.
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Response from Nick:
Thank you! Hope to take you out again!

Response from Nick:

Thank you! Hope to take you out again!
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Potential Target Species

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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Fly Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Flats
Inshore
Jetty
Nearshore

Tide Flies Fishing Charters Photo Gallery

Tarpon Fishing
Tarpon Fishing Tampa Bay
June 6th, 2024
Belleair Bluffs, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport
March 19th, 2024
Clearwater, Florida
Fly Fishing / Artificial
Fly Fishing / Artificial
December 2nd, 2024
Clearwater, Florida
Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport
Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport
April 3rd, 2023
Clearwater, Florida
Fly Fishing / Artificial
Fly Fishing / Artificial
December 16th, 2024
Clearwater, Florida
Tarpon Fishing Tampa Bay
Tarpon Fishing Tampa Bay
January 29th, 2025
Belleair Bluffs, Florida
Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport
Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport
March 25th, 2022
Clearwater, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fly Fishing / Artificial
December 2nd, 2024
Clearwater, Florida
Fly Fishing / Artificial
Fly Fishing / Artificial
December 2nd, 2024
Clearwater, Florida
Tarpon Fishing
Tarpon Fishing Tampa Bay
June 6th, 2024
Belleair Bluffs, Florida
Tarpon Fishing
Tarpon Fishing Tampa Bay
June 6th, 2024
Belleair Bluffs, Florida
Fly Fishing / Artificial
Fly Fishing / Artificial
December 2nd, 2024
Clearwater, Florida
Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport
Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport
March 25th, 2022
Clearwater, Florida
Fly Fishing / Artificial
Fly Fishing / Artificial
March 24th, 2025
Clearwater, Florida
Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport
Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport
March 25th, 2022
Clearwater, Florida
Tarpon Fishing Tampa Bay
Tarpon Fishing Tampa Bay
January 29th, 2025
Belleair Bluffs, Florida
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