Guide:

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.

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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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$500.00	$600.00	$750.00
2 People	$500.00	$600.00	$750.00

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

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Gage V.

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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

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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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.

Tarpon Springs, Florida

Areas Fished

Three Rooker Island
Tampa Bay

About Your Boat

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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Trip Details & 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.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart »

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

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%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 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.

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