This is what a large, happy school of Tarpon look like on a great day. Some days, when Tarpon fly fishing, you will be dealing with tough conditions; this isn’t one of those days.
Category: Fly Fishing Tampa Bay
Stop Tarpon From Jumping In The Boat. It’s Time to Dance!
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!
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
Fly Fishing Tarpon (2020) 🌎
Fly Fishing Tarpon In St. Petersburg with Salty Fly Charters. Join Captain Russ and his old client, Tarpon fly fishing friend for a day of Tarpon fly fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida. Watch one of my oldest clients and favorite Tarpon fly fishermen, Wayne Whittle of St. Petersburg, FL catch another large Tarpon… Continue reading Fly Fishing Tarpon (2020) 🌎
Tampa Bay Fly Fishing Report • Winter 2019-2020.
Tampa Bay Fly Fishing Report • December 2019 – January 2020 from Captain Russ Shirley. Saltwater Fly Fishing Guide – Captain Russ Shirley, Tampa Bay. On board the ‘Salty Fly,’ my custom, Mark Scott original Silver King flats skiff, anglers caught various species on the flats the past 2 months. With a December and January… Continue reading Tampa Bay Fly Fishing Report • Winter 2019-2020.
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.
New 2017 St. Peterburg Tarpon Fly Fishing Video
2017 Tampa Bay Fly Fishing The 2017 Tampa Bay Fly Fishing season is almost over. Please join me here, for what ‘A Guide’s Day Off‘ actually looks like. Now, even though you are probably watching this in the comfort of an air conditioned space, maybe even with your feet up and also enjoying a nice,… Continue reading New 2017 St. Peterburg Tarpon Fly Fishing Video
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
2016 Tarpon Season Is Happening Now!
The ‘Salty Fly’ 2016 Tampa Bay Tarpon Fly Fishing Report Well, as I predicted our tarpon season ran late due to late arriving cold fronts dropping and keeping the water temp at 74 degrees. Now that the water temps are back at their normal 80’s range, at present (June 5th) I’d say we’re just starting… Continue reading 2016 Tarpon Season Is Happening Now!