Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Jetty

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Tarpon are powerful fish known for their acrobatic leaps and their high-speed runs, which make them a challenge for even the most experienced anglers. If you’re a passionate angler looking to hook the ultimate catch, then look no further than Boca Grande, Florida. Known as the “Tarpon Capital of the World,” this small town on Gasparilla Island offers some of the best tarpon fishing in the world. With its clear blue waters, abundant fish population, and experienced guides, Boca Grande is the perfect destination for a tarpon charter trip.

Captain Randall likes to use a line that is about fifty pounds test and has a fluorocarbon leader of about five feet. This will help you to avoid breaking your line when the Tarpon makes one of its signature jumps and big runs. Tarpon are what we call a migratory fish. That means that they travel long distances to find the right conditions for spawning and feeding. Book your once in a lifetime tarpon trip with Captain Randall today!

Amenities

Water Type

Jetty

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$800.00	$1,000.00
2 People	$800.00	$1,000.00
3 People	$800.00	$1,000.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Randall S.

Independent Guide 17 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Adventurous

Quality

Beginner Oriented

About Your Guide

Randall S.

Independent Guide 17 years of exp.

Captain Randall specializes in having trips with novice and expert anglers. From family trips, special events, to company business corporate trips; he is an expert at accommodating it all. Book the trip of a lifetime with Captain Randall and his team and you will not be disappointed!

Captain Randall spent the last 15 years guiding trips back home in Lousiana. Before the pandemic hit in 2020 Captain Randal started splitting his time between Southern Lousianna and Tampa Florida. Finally planting his roots just south of town in Sarasota FL, in 2021.

On top of his latest venture here in Homosassa, Captain Randall still helps operate his old outfit back in Louisiana, and also runs a successful brand Landed Fishing promoting instructional videos and indy fishing gear!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

435 pound grouper

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

435 pound grouper

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Fishing Gear

How did you get started guiding?

Fishing tournaments for fun turned into a lifetime career

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Bradenton, Florida

Areas Fished

Boca Grande Pass
Gasparilla Island
Sanibel Island
Captiva Island

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sea Pro
Year Built: 2023
Boat Length: 25'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sea Pro
Year Built: 2023
Boat Length: 25'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Boat has dual 30 gallon, live wheels, twin power poles, twin simrad 12s, what sound Bluetooth stereo, dekit, foam flooring

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Jetty

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.

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%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable except for weather-related cancellations. 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 7 reviews

Diane

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July 25

Captain Randall was awesome! We had so much fun scalloping with him. We definitely plan on going back out with him next year!!

Diane

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July 25

Captain Randall was awesome! We had so much fun scalloping with him. We definitely plan on going back out with him next year!!

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Trip: Scalloping Trip

Terry

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August 8

We had a great time, but didn't find many scallops, which could be because it was close to the end of the season?

Terry

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August 8

We had a great time, but didn't find many scallops, which could be because it was close to the end of the season?

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Trip: Scalloping Trip

Sarah

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July 22

Captain Randall was wonderful. His boat was comfortable, easy to get on and off, and gave a great ride to and from the launch site. He took us to multiple spots and answered all our questions.

Sarah

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July 22

Captain Randall was wonderful. His boat was comfortable, easy to get on and off, and gave a great ride to and from the launch site. He took us to multiple spots and answered all our questions.

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John

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July 15

All good..Captain Randall was great.

John

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July 15

All good..Captain Randall was great.

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Johnny

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July 14

The best trip ever

Johnny

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July 14

The best trip ever

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James

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July 6

The best man in the game.

James

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July 6

The best man in the game.

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Susan

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July 3

Captain Randall was excellent. Great boat, very knowledgeable and personable. Looking forward to booking g with him again!

Susan

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July 3

Captain Randall was excellent. Great boat, very knowledgeable and personable. Looking forward to booking g with him again!

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First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is home to 1,600+ quality, vetted fishing and hunting guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

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.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.