Short Tarpon Trip

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100% (13) Marathon, FL 1 - 4 People 4 Hours From $950 Trip #6423
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

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.

Our most popular charter trip!! Tournament Proven Captains! Battle the Silver King at dawn or dusk! Hook up one of the world’s most popular big game fish and see who is tougher.. YOU or the fish!! Enjoy epic Florida Keys sunrises or sunsets as you target huge Tarpon in and around the bridge pilings of the Famous 7 Mile or Bahia Honda Bridges. Several different time slots available from 3hrs to 8hrs. 4 hour trips...

About Your Trip

Our most popular charter trip!! Tournament Proven Captains! Battle the Silver King at dawn or dusk! Hook up one of the world’s most popular big game fish and see who is tougher.. YOU or the fish!! Enjoy epic Florida Keys sunrises or sunsets as you target huge Tarpon in and around the bridge pilings of the Famous 7 Mile or Bahia Honda Bridges. Several different time slots available from 3hrs to 8hrs. 4 hour trips go morning, mid day or evening! Consult the captain for the best times of a certain day based on the tide. This is the big game fishing you have been looking for!! Shallow water, close to shore, calm waters and HUGE fish that jump out of the water sometimes 15ft high! Then chase them down as the try to break off the line on various structures like bridges and buoys, etc.. Florida Keys fishing excitement at it’s best!!!
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an intense level of physical activity.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Guide

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Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Bobby B.

Certified Damn Good Guide
Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Outfitter 43 years of exp.
US Veteran Veteran
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Adventurous
Quality
Expert Oriented
Growing up at a marina and becoming a Captain at age 18, Capt. Bob has literally lived most of his life out on the water. Even after 30+yrs as a Florida Keys fishing guide, Capt. Bob has a huge passion for fishing! Giving the customer a high-quality experience on the water every day is his mission. Capt. Bob has fished up and down the eastern seaboard including the entire FL Keys and South Florida area...

About Your Guide

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Bobby B.

Certified Damn Good Guide
Outfitter 43 years of exp.
Growing up at a marina and becoming a Captain at age 18, Capt. Bob has literally lived most of his life out on the water. Even after 30+yrs as a Florida Keys fishing guide, Capt. Bob has a huge passion for fishing! Giving the customer a high-quality experience on the water every day is his mission. Capt. Bob has fished up and down the eastern seaboard including the entire FL Keys and South Florida area over many years as a guide and tournament fisherman. He has the experience to put you on the fish, and keep you safe out on the ocean. He has been guiding in the Marathon area exclusively for the past 30yrs and is a live bait, light tackle expert. Capt. Bob has been a consistent top performer in Tarpon, Sailfish & Dolphin tournaments and most recently guiding his anglers to a first and second place finish in the Marathon Habitat for Humanity Mother’s Day Dolphin Tournament. To quote Capt. Bob: “To see the thrill in the person’s eyes when they hook that ‘bucket list’ fish of a lifetime, or to show young people the wonders of the ocean for the first time and plant the seeds of outdoor life in their minds are the main reasons I still love what I do after all these years”.

Captain Bob has been fishing the Florida Keys since the early 1970’s as a kid with his father on vacations. Then came to the Keys and started his business in 1980, logging 200 to 300 fishing trips per year. Captain Bob has completed numerous bad weather rescues of other boaters over the years.

Captain Bob has also been an outdoor writer for several magazines and newspapers, done radio and television shows most recently on the Outdoor Channel’s “School of Fishing” weekly show. Capt. Bob is also an experienced, courteous and hardworking guide who wants to put you on the fish of a lifetime!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
800lb. Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Snapper or Grouper

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
800lb. Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Snapper or Grouper
Whats your favorite band?
Eagles, AC/DC
Whats your favorite movie?
Tombstone, Shawshank Redemption
Whats your favorite sports team?
Tampa Bay Bucs
Whats your drink of choice?
Tequila
What was your last halloween costume?
Hugh Heffner
What do you want for Christmas this year?
more charters and Life Long customers
How did you get started guiding?
Hobby turned professional
What makes you different from other guides?
We listen to the customers needs and do what it takes to exceed expectations. We build Lifetime Customers.
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Marathon, Florida
Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Short Tarpon Trip
Boat photo for Short Tarpon Trip
Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Pursuit
Year Built
2006
Boat Length
35'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Pursuit
Year Built
2006
Boat Length
35'
Boat Restroom
Yes
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
600
Number of Engines
2
Additional Amenities
Tuna tower, GPS, Fishfinder, Flybridge, Live Bait Well, Outriggers, Ice Box, Radar
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an intense level of physical activity.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

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

Everything Else to Know

Ice Box and ice, live bait, Rods, reels & tackle and all licenses included.
You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.
This trip is managed by an outfitter. Bobby will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.
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.

Reviews

5.0
based on 5 reviews

Karen

Verified Review

November 3

Fun trip and caught some keepers and some we tossed back. Capt was very good.

Karen

Verified Review

November 3

Fun trip and caught some keepers and some we tossed back. Capt was very good.
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Trip: Half Day Tarpon Trip W/ Capt Scotty

Peter

Verified Review

December 28

Capt Bob and first mate Jason did a super job. Very pleased!

Peter

Verified Review

December 28

Capt Bob and first mate Jason did a super job. Very pleased!
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Brian

Verified Review

December 20

Captain Bobby and mate Jason worked really hard to find us some sharks. The weather wasn’t great but we hooked a whole bunch of fish and we did get one 100lb nurse shark that my daughter enjoyed battling for a solid half an hour

Brian

Verified Review

December 20

Captain Bobby and mate Jason worked really hard to find us some sharks. The weather wasn’t great but we hooked a whole bunch of fish and we did get one 100lb nurse shark that my daughter enjoyed battling for a solid half an hour
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Trip: Shark Fishing Marathon

Patrick

Verified Review

May 22

Just got back from Tarpon charter. Had great time, great spots to fish and saw hundreds of tarpon in the area. Capt Jason was a super captain and put us on the fish throughout the charter. Very knowledgeable, helpful and gracious. Would reommend this charter service to others and will certainly consider their services next time we're in the area.

Patrick

Verified Review

May 22

Just got back from Tarpon charter. Had great time, great spots to fish and saw hundreds of tarpon in the area. Capt Jason was a super captain and put us on the fish throughout the charter. Very knowledgeable, helpful and gracious. Would reommend this charter service to others and will certainly consider their services next time we're in the area.
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Sean

Verified Review

May 12

Had an excellent tarpon trip with Capt Bob! We were in and amongst the fish all day, my arms are sore.. Epic day on the water!

Sean

Verified Review

May 12

Had an excellent tarpon trip with Capt Bob! We were in and amongst the fish all day, my arms are sore.. Epic day on the water!
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Trip: Tarpon Trip With Capt Scotty

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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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