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Experienced tarpon fishing guides

We are a group of 4 professional tarpon fishing guides representing decades of experience. We fish for tarpon in the Florida Keys from March to June. We are known for our courtesy, determination and customer satisfaction. We cater to a large number of return guest representing anglers from all walks of life and every skill level. We are willing to teach the novice how to fish for tarpon or pin point big tarpon for the more experienced. We maintain our gear in like new condition. We have 3 roomy 25 foot long by 10 foot wide boats to serve you and your family or group. All of our boats are powered by outboard motors making them quick for chasing tarpon and much more maneuverable than an inboard. We work hard during our short season and book up early, please give us a call at 1-800-241-1975 with your questions or to confirm availability.

Captain Alex Regan, 20 years of tarpon fishing experience

Captain Alex Regan has fished the Florida Keys for 22 years and he knows his tarpon. Alex is as steady as a rock, he's easy going and hard working and really makes the extra effort to get you hooked up. There's always something going on when you fish with Alex. He's got a bait on the bottom and two out back and if the tarpon don't bite he finds some that will. He fishes lots of guaranteed tarpon trips and always catches fish. Captain Alex is one of the best! Alex is a multi-species saltwater guide fishing our 25 foot Parker April to June.

Captain Jim Bourbon tarpon fishing at the Bahia Honda Bridge

Captain Jim Bourbon, master of the Bahia Honda bridge

Captain Jim Bourbon is one of the areas most experienced tarpon guides and a corner stone of the TarponTrip guarantee. Jim stays busy fishing two tarpon trips every day of the season. Captain Jim is a type "A" guy who brings as much excitement to your trip as the tarpon do. He works hard to get those big fish to the boat. Jim is quick to put you in the best position for fighting big fish. Book Jim from April to June.

Tarpon fishing guide Captain Rick McKenna getting his tackle ready to fish for tarpon

Captain Rick McKenna professional Captain

Captain Rick McKenna has operated boats all his life. He's been the captain of everything from a 48 foot sports fisherman to a 70 foot paddle wheel. Captain Rick has done a good job for us fishing our roomy 26 foot Downeaster boat and we look forward to having him back this season. Book Rick April to June

Captain John Herrick tarpon fishing guide March and April

Captain John Herrick, world record holder

Captain John Herrick is a multi-species guide fishing the waters of the Florida Keys for tarpon from March to April and the Minnesota Canadian border for big Smallmouth bass from May to September. John handles our reservations

Boats and tackle

Big roomy boats

Roomy boats have lots of room for four anglers Florida Keys custom tarpon fishing boat

Wide and stable 26 foot center console boats custom rigged for tarpon fishing

Fish aboard "Mullet Man"

25 foot Parker center console Custom built for tarpon fishing

US Coast Guard licensed and insured

26 foot Downeaster

Full 360 degree fishing cockpit
3 live wells for the freshest live bait
Comfortable fighting chairs

Premium tackle

Our tackle is your only connection to a big tarpon and we make sure it's a good one.

Star rods: Proven performance with over 60 world records

Shimano reels: Lightweight graphite technology time tested strength.

Ande line: Consistent quality, landing over 1000 world records.

We fish tackle from 6 LB ultra light to 100 LB monster rigs. Most of our tarpon fishing is done with 15 to 20 LB spinning gear or 20 to 30 LB conventional tackle. Our Shimano graphite lever drag reels are tough and weigh half as much as comparable reels. Our equipment is strong, lightweight and easy for you to operate. We carry at least 6 completely rigged rods onboard. If you need another rod fast we can have it in action in seconds.

TarponTrips
in the Florida Keys

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