The Benefits of Fishing with a Guide

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Get the most out of your trip to Tampa Bay with a fishing guide. 

When it comes to fishing, there’s no better destination than Tampa Bay. Not only is Tampa Bay home to a wide variety of fish, it also has breathtaking scenery and is ideal for many different fishing methods. However, if you want to get the most out of your fishing trip, it’s always a good idea to take advantage of a fishing charter with an experienced guide. Here are a couple of the exciting benefits that come from fishing with a guide:

#1. Knowledge and Experience

You’ll benefit from the captain’s experience and knowledge before you even hit the water. The captain will not only have the best fishing equipment, he will also know how to use it! Additionally, the captain will know which fish are biting, where the best fishing spots are and how to expertly navigate through the water in the event of a storm.

#2. Skill

A good captain will not only have experience and knowledge, he’ll also have expert skills in angling and boating. This gives the captain the ability to read the water to locate the very best fishing spots, and his boating skills will allow him to precisely navigate to those fishing spots. Additionally, the captain will be able to share techniques for catching certain kinds of fish, plus he will have the best bait to catch them.

If you are new to fishing in Tampa Bay, and you want to make sure that you make the most out of your trip, it’s time for you to turn to YACHTFISH. Contact us today to get started.

 

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Matt Douglas

Matt Douglas

Captain Matt Douglas is the founder of YACHTFISH and is a licensed United States Coast Guard 100 ton Master Captain. Captain Matt grew up on the waters of Tampa Bay and lived and worked in Costa Rica for over 11 years. He has extensive experience in Central America, the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas and Florida. Captain Matt is a tournament-winning captain who has an intense passion for boating, fishing and creating life time memories for his Clients. These passions, combined with his experience, were the catalysts for YACHTFISH. Captain Matt is laser-focused on what he enjoys the most, and knows the best, in Tampa Bay and Costa Rica.
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