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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Are you ready for a fish that will test your strength, stamina, and fishing skills? If you can handle the challenge, the “Silver King” is the fish for you.

These majestic Tarpon are one of the most sought-after game fish in the world, and Boca Grande AKA "The Tarpon Capital of The World" is a pretty darn good place to catch 'em. Tarpon are a migrating species so in the late spring and summer months they are everywhere around Englewood beach! This mammoth migrates up and down the coast filling stopping to fill up at Boca Grande Pass. The largest natural inlet on the gulf of Mexico, the Boca Grande pass can hold 10's of thousands of Tarpon on any given day. And they're all eating! These fish can be caught elsewhere as well from the areas backcountry lagoons to along the beaches. Luckily you'll have Captain Tim to tell you which areas are working and take you to the hottest spots!

Tarpon are acrobats of the ocean and put on a spectacular show in the air! Whether you’re using rod and reel or fly fishing, these sometimes 100 plus pound fish love to fight hard. Tides, weather, and moon phases play an essential factor in a Tarpon’s behavior, but these kings are always hungry, biting on both live and artificial bait. Bring your camera because catching a tarpon is a stunning experience that you will want to capture. These fascinating sport fish are catch and release. It only takes one battle with these prehistoric creatures to become completely mesmerized, and you’ll be longing to catch more!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$775.00	$990.00
2 People	$775.00	$990.00
3 People	$775.00	$990.00
4 People	$775.00	$990.00
5 People	$775.00	$990.00
6 People	$775.00	$990.00

Pay 20% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Tim H.

Independent Guide 41 years of exp.

Captain Tim has spent his whole life on the water. Originally a commercial fisherman in the Northeast, he gradually transitioned into the charter business and moved to Florida 3 years ago. Captain Tim now operates as a full-time guide through his charter. His specialty in Port Charlotte is Tarpon fishing, but he'll help you catch pretty much anything that's biting around here! In his 40 years of experience, the largest Tarpon he ever caught was...

About Your Guide

Tim H.

Independent Guide 41 years of exp.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Englewood, Florida

Areas Fished

Boca Grande Pass
Charlotte Harbor

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Tarpon Trip - 25’ Sea Born FX25

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sea Born FX25
Year Built: 2017
Boat Length: 25'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sea Born FX25
Year Built: 2017
Boat Length: 25'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Fighting Chair, GPS, Fishfinder, Flybridge, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

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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).
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Techniques

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

Everything Else to Know

Fishing License, Rods, reels & tackle, Fighting Chair included.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

Foy

Verified Review

January 24

Capt Tim was spot on gave us a fantastic trip to remember and put is on fish at ever point. Book him and be sure to ask him to bring Lilly along, best First Mate ever. Thanks For a great time Tim VR Mike Foy and Crew

Foy

Verified Review

January 24

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Robert

Verified Review

November 15

My son and I had a great time fishing with Captain Tim. He's a great guy to fish with and was a lot of fun to fish with. While we caught many fish, it would have been better if the bigger ones cooperated.

Robert

Verified Review

November 15

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Andrew

Verified Review

August 6

We had a great time with Captain Tim. He is a seasoned guide that knows the area waters and knows where the fish are.
He took the time to make sure my kids were casting properly and made sure they were never out of bait. We all enjoyed the trip and caught a lot of fish.

Andrew

Verified Review

August 6

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Charles

Verified Review

May 6

Hey there
Tim was great! Lillie was a great 1st mate!
Caught some fish, always good. But also got a great trip out on the water! Dolphins were out and about; great to be out in God’s country!

Charles

Verified Review

May 6

Hey there
Tim was great! Lillie was a great 1st mate!
Caught some fish, always good. But also got a great trip out on the water! Dolphins were out and about; great to be out in God’s country!

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

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