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July 2022 by rpclarke55
My trip with Capt. Russ was my first tarpon trip. As a guide myself, my expectations were blown out of the water. Russ spent the first 30 minutes of my trip going over tarpon on the fly basics and was very open to questions and patient while I became comfortable with the hook set and fighting techniques.We originally planned for a half day trip, but with slow conditions he was accommodating and willing to keep fishing. Once fish were spotted he kept my on the fish allowing me to make easy, confident cast. He talked me through fighting the fish once we were hooked up and encouraging as the fight went one.This was an amazing experience with a great KNOWLEDGABLE guide and I will certainly return in the future.
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March 2022 by Jeffrey Lasoski
Capt Russ is awesome! Very very knowledgeable and super patient and personable. Even if you know how to fish he definitely has something to teach you. Highly recommend and I will be back one day to hire him again!
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May 2019 by Maureen Selvig
We had a fabulous day with Captain Russ! My son Sonder (Sudent at Eckerd) and I went out for the day last weekend. Captain Russ new just where to take us so that it would be a fun and successful day. Sonder landed a few fish on his fly rod, one of them being a huge snook and another was a tarpon. I (being an inexperienced fly fisher) unfortunately didn't bring one in but had several hooked. Captain Russ is terrific at guiding the very experienced as well as offering excellent advice for the inexperienced. We had an absolutely fantastic day and would highly recommend Captain Russ!
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May 2019 by Lawrence Benson
I have been lucky to have the opportunity to fish with guides in British Columbia, Alberta, and all over the Texas Gulf Coast. My 6 hour fishing trip with Captain Russ has been my best experience by far. He is the perfect balance of coach and fishing buddy. We spent the first hour working on technique (at my request) and he helped me work through some of the issues I have with my cast. After that we spent 5 hours cruising to different spots that were densely populated (visibly) with trout, reds, ladies, and snook. The entire time he was keeping the boat well positioned while calling out game direction/distance and giving me feedback on technique. Every fish I missed was my own fault! Awesome experience, I highly recommend hiring this gentleman!
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January 2019 by Nelsen M.
Capt shirley was one of the top guides that I have hired. Very knowledgeable on the local fishery... he helped me get the Tampa Bay triple, red fish, snook & sea trout... I finished the day & felt like I had fished with my good fishing buddy... I will be back.. nelsen
