As a Tarpon fly fishing guide, I have seen and experienced Tarpon jumping in the boat twice so far. The first (below) was a giant of approximately 189 lbs. She (most Tarpon over 100 lbs are female) was a fish that swam away about 200 yards after hooking up close to the boat on the… Continue reading Stop Tarpon From Jumping In The Boat. It’s Time to Dance!
Category: Fishing Information
Large Kamikaze Tarpon Jumps In Boat
The ‘Salty Fly’, my office for the last 28 years is now officially a Poon Magnet! Captain Russ and his client, Chris Nelson end up at the wrong spot in St. Petersburg, Florida. This is the 2nd large Tarpon to jump in the boat, and this one wasn’t even hooked! Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, on… Continue reading Large Kamikaze Tarpon Jumps In Boat
A New and Great Tarpon Fly Fishing Film!
Film: Global Fly Fishing for Tarpon in Atlanticus. (Atlanticus & Water is Life) ~Free Release~ from The Fly Fishing Film Tour on Vimeo. Grant Wiswell of Castaway Films spent years traveling the world filming Atlanticus and Water is Life — a full film focused on tarpon. Now the film is available online. From the Fly… Continue reading A New and Great Tarpon Fly Fishing Film!
Tampa Bay Fly Fishing Report • Fall 2018.
Tampa Bay Fly Fishing Report • September – October 2018 from Captain Russ Shirley. Saltwater Fly Fishing Guide – Captain Russ Shirley, Tampa Bay. On board the ‘Salty Fly,’ my custom Silver King flats skiff, anglers caught various species on the flats & beaches the past 2 months. With September prolonging the summers heat, just… Continue reading Tampa Bay Fly Fishing Report • Fall 2018.
A new video ‘Bonefish Tarpon Trust – 20th Anniversary Video’
This is a critical organization for protecting ecosystems of flats fishes. Their mission is to conserve and restore bonefish, tarpon and permit fisheries and habitats through research, stewardship, education and advocacy. For membership, donation or more information click here: Bonefish & Tarpon Trust [su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/242242764″]
2017 Early Season Tarpon Fly Fishing
Just a little peak into some March 2017 Tampa Bay area Tarpon fly fishing. Captain Russ Shirley of Salty Fly Charters. Dates still available for May, June & July 2017. Call 727-459-3896 or email: saltyflycharters@gmail.com First 2017 Tampa Bay Tarpon on Fly from Captain Russ Shirley on Vimeo.
Tampa Bay Fly Fishing Report October – October 2016 from Captain Russ Shirley
Tampa Bay Fly Fishing Report • October 2016 from Salty Fly Charters On board the ‘Salty Fly’, my custom Silver King flats skiff caught various species on the flats the past month. With slightly cooler water and air temperatures, the bait has made our Tampa Bay flats their home and turned the fish on everywhere.… Continue reading Tampa Bay Fly Fishing Report October – October 2016 from Captain Russ Shirley
Why you need a USCG licensed fishing guide?
Hiring A Fishing Guide Is NOT Like Hiring an Uber Driver.