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

Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill of inshore flats fishing but don’t want to deal with the headaches of a boat, live bait, or high trip costs? Come spend a day Wading The Bay and enjoy a simple yet unique and highly effective method of targeting Tampa Bay’s inshore species!

A day Wading The Bay typically lasts 5-6 hours from hello to goodbye. We will meet at a predetermined location that is as close as possible to where you the client will be coming from based on time of year and conditions. I will send over a pin the day before and generally start in the morning. I will provide all necessary gear for the day (rods,reels,boots,lures,etc.) but you are welcome to bring your own as well.

We will typically wade a mangrove shoreline, flat, or sandbar and cover 1-2 miles casting artificial lures using light tackle as we walk. It is possible for us to fish beaches as well depending on time of year and conditions. We will take breaks as needed and may fish multiple locations.

You will need a valid FL fishing license as a guide license doesn’t cover wading. Non-residents can purchase online 3 day for $17. I’m generally a catch and release angler but don’t mind bringing home some fish.

There is nothing quite like the connection you get with the fish and water while wading. Come spend a day Wading The Bay and enjoy all Tampa Bay and the surrounding areas have to offer!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Waders

Wader rentals are available.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

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 small children.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	3 Hours	5 Hours
1 Person	$225.00	$360.00
2 People	$280.00	$410.00

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Brinkley P.

Independent Guide

Husband, father, and wade fishing fanatic. Full-time guide. 15+ years experience from NC to FL. Moved to FL full time in 2012 and shortly there after discovered just how many opportunities there are to wade fish here. It is a simple, yet effective way to target inshore species and there is no shortage of accessible shoreline. I specialize in using light tackle and artificial lures in the pursuit of redfish, snook, speckled trout, pompano, and other inshore species in SW FL while wading. From teaching the why, where, when and how to beginners and sharing advanced tactics and techniques with the diehards my goal is to help my clients become better anglers. Primarily a catch and release angler, but I don’t mind the occasional harvest of legal, in-season fish. Come spend a day Wading The Bay and let’s do some learning!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Biggest was 150lb+ catfish or maybe sharks. Biggest fish while salt water wading though is 44” snook and 50-60lb tarpon.

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

Steak tacos

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Biggest was 150lb+ catfish or maybe sharks. Biggest fish while salt water wading though is 44” snook and 50-60lb tarpon.

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

Steak tacos

What’s your favorite band?

I like a little bit of everything

What’s your favorite movie?

Body Of Lies

What’s your favorite sports team?

Hokies and Chiefs

What’s your drink of choice?

Good ole Diet Coke 🤷‍♂️

What was your last halloween costume?

Couldn’t tell ya. My son was spider man last year though 💪

What do you want for Christmas this year?

A million dollars 😂

How did you get started guiding?

A friend of mine who is also a guide gave me the “push” to get going. Still can’t believe it’s real sometimes. Dream come true is a massive understatement.

What makes you different from other guides?

I like to make sure my clients leave with something other than fish stories. If I can share just one piece of knowledge that sticks with them and helps them in the future that’s a win for me. I want them to leave our trip having the confidence to go out and get after some fish on their own. I’m not the grumpy guy who shoves the rod in your hand and tells you where to cast. I like to get to know my clients so I can have a better of idea of what they are wanting out of the trip and how they understand and interpret what I’d like to share with them.

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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.

Palmetto, Florida

Areas Fished

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Waders

Wader rentals are available.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

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 small children.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

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 .

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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).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip. A towel for the ride home is a must.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

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.

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