Capt. Larry Sydnor –Islamorada fly/spin Guide 

4.8/5 (61 reviews)
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State licensed
 81576 Overseas Highway-World Wide Sportsman/Bass Pro Shop Bayside Marina, Islamorada, FL 33036, United States

Capt. Larry Sydnor –Islamorada fly/spin Guide 

 
State licensed
4.8/5 (61 reviews)
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81576 Overseas Highway-World Wide Sportsman/Bass Pro Shop Bayside Marina
Islamorada, FL, United States

You've certainly seen photos of anglers fishing and a guy standing on a tall platform pushing the skiff with a long pole. Join Capt. Larry and enjoy a real historied true experience fishing the Florida Keys & waters of The Everglades.  There
is nothing to compare!

Choosing your captain is the most important decision you will make for a successful trip because the difference between a premier, professional, top Keys guide & the average guide is tremendous!

As a verified captain, Capt. Larry maintains all required credentials, licenses, permits, & commercial marine insurance (a million dollars!) to be entrusted with your safety and charter needs. Capt. Larry is a resident pro-staff guide out of the nationally-acclaimed World Wide Sportsman/Bass Pro Shop in Islamorada where you'll launch & is a USCG Master Captain, a respected member of the National Association of Charter Boat Operators, the Florida Guides Association, & the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association.

Capt. Larry has the physicality necessary for outstanding control of his brand-new, latest-technology 2024, Challenger Edition Chittum Yachts skiff, whether spin or fly fishing (passionate about fly fishing!).

He also has an extremely large repertoire of spots to fish – which is essential when weather or fish behavior becomes unpredictable. He’ll provide you with the very latest in top-quality high-tech equipment: boats, rods, reels, lures, & flies (he ties all of his own) – all of it!

Capt. Larry knows everything about fishing, from knots, hooks, & flies to placing the boat just right for your cast. Don’t worry whether it is smarter to spend your day chasing Tarpon, Bonefish, or Permit, or whether other backcountry species present a better opportunity – he’s got it all figured out! Whether it’s spinning or fly fishing, he’ll help you out with it no matter your skill level. There’s no minimum age for children, the captain will need their ages & will provide you with all the PFDs required.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 61 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (73)

Awesome trip!
Awesome trip!
Awesome trip!
+70

Angler rating

51
7
1
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

90%

Appropriate for children

80%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

83%

Showing 1 - 5 of 61 reviews
Showing: 5 of 61 reviews
Jade Stock
Jade Stock
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome trip!
Full Day Trip – Fly and/or Spin on November 26, 20252 adults
I just wanted to share that I had a fantastic time fishing with Larry recently. We caught a variety of fish, and I truly loved being on the water. Larry is such a great guide - he really knows how to make the experience enjoyable!
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Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
Snook
Tarpon
Response from Captain
November 28, 2025
Had an awesome time guiding Jade and her father Lloyd on their first guided charter and they did a great job, with Jade bringing in Snook, jumping a tarpon, and catching black drum and trout plus big jacks. Enjoyed guiding sister Brittny shown here with a juvenile tarpon.
0
AJ Ormsby
AJ Ormsby
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Capt. Larry (James)
3/4 Day Trip – Fly and/or Spin on October 12, 20252 adults
Response from Captain
October 15, 2025
Aj and son Aaron chased tarpon and brought a nice snook to the boat as well as trout. Looking forward to guiding them again the next time in the Upper Florida Keys.
0
Scott Linder
Scott Linder
North Huntingdon, PA
5.0
Verified
No one works harder
Full Day Trip – Fly and/or Spin on May 9, 20232 adults
Just wanted to say Larry is the hardest working guide you will find. He is relentless in completing your trip as a great experience. I am at best a novice fly fishing person. Larry made me comfortable during my trip. Trying to help me accomplish the task of catching a sea monster on the fly. We completed our trip with a nice 85 pound Tarpon. Larry see you again & thanks for your guidance. You the man.
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Reported catch:
Tarpon
Response from Captain
May 16, 2023
It is so wonderful when I guide anglers that are serous about catching fish and understand they should put in the time to practice their techniques and/or invest in quality equipment and Scott did both, getting out as soon as the snow melted in Pennsylvania so he could throw the fly on his new rod and reel to be ready for the challenge when he went for the real thing on the saltwater. And it all paid off with a photo as proof. Kudos to Scott!!
0
John Emery
John Emery
Narberth, PA
5.0
Verified
Beautiful boat, fun day in sporty weather
Half Day Trip - Custom AM fly/spin on March 3, 20231 adult
Capt Larry delivered the goods on a blustery day. We caught 10+ trout and a mixed bag of other species with a couple fish in the cooler for lunch. Larry’s boat delivered through the chop in the backcountry—probably the softest ride on a boat of that size I have been on. First rate and knowledgeable captain. Book with confidence.
Response from Captain
March 8, 2023
For the conditions, John sure made the best of it - a true sportsman and a pleasure to have on the boat.
0
J Larry Stevens
J Larry Stevens
Marietta, GA
5.0
Verified
Full day trip with Captain Larry Seydor
Full Day Trip – Fly and/or Spin on January 27, 20232 adults
Great day in the water even though the fishing was hard because of the season. Caught bone dish and hammerhead shark. Captain was very patient with two fly fishermen who were not experienced spin fishermen. Too windy for fly rods. The Trading Post lunch was outstanding. Really only need one for two fishermen.
Response from Captain
January 28, 2023
J Larry shared with me he wanted to catch a bonefish so it was truly great that each of them got one, as they are the sport-trophy silver ghost of saltwater fishing in the Florida Keys as they are NOT easy to catch. These fly guys did a fine job with the spinning rod.
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Trip availability and prices

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2 adults • 0 children
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Half day 4-hour AM trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
3/4 Day Trip – Fly and/or Spin
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Full Day Trip – Fly and/or Spin
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 2 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 61 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (73)

Awesome trip!
Awesome trip!
Awesome trip!
+70

Angler rating

51
7
1
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

90%

Appropriate for children

80%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

83%

Showing 1 - 5 of 61 reviews
Showing: 5 of 61 reviews
Jade Stock
Jade Stock
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome trip!
Full Day Trip – Fly and/or Spin on November 26, 20252 adults
I just wanted to share that I had a fantastic time fishing with Larry recently. We caught a variety of fish, and I truly loved being on the water. Larry is such a great guide - he really knows how to make the experience enjoyable!
Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
Snook
Tarpon
Response from Captain
November 28, 2025
Had an awesome time guiding Jade and her father Lloyd on their first guided charter and they did a great job, with Jade bringing in Snook, jumping a tarpon, and catching black drum and trout plus big jacks. Enjoyed guiding sister Brittny shown here with a juvenile tarpon.
0
AJ Ormsby
AJ Ormsby
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Capt. Larry (James)
3/4 Day Trip – Fly and/or Spin on October 12, 20252 adults
Response from Captain
October 15, 2025
Aj and son Aaron chased tarpon and brought a nice snook to the boat as well as trout. Looking forward to guiding them again the next time in the Upper Florida Keys.
0
Scott Linder
Scott Linder
North Huntingdon, PA
5.0
Verified
No one works harder
Full Day Trip – Fly and/or Spin on May 9, 20232 adults
Just wanted to say Larry is the hardest working guide you will find. He is relentless in completing your trip as a great experience. I am at best a novice fly fishing person. Larry made me comfortable during my trip. Trying to help me accomplish the task of catching a sea monster on the fly. We completed our trip with a nice 85 pound Tarpon. Larry see you again & thanks for your guidance. You the man.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Tarpon
Response from Captain
May 16, 2023
It is so wonderful when I guide anglers that are serous about catching fish and understand they should put in the time to practice their techniques and/or invest in quality equipment and Scott did both, getting out as soon as the snow melted in Pennsylvania so he could throw the fly on his new rod and reel to be ready for the challenge when he went for the real thing on the saltwater. And it all paid off with a photo as proof. Kudos to Scott!!
0
John Emery
John Emery
Narberth, PA
5.0
Verified
Beautiful boat, fun day in sporty weather
Half Day Trip - Custom AM fly/spin on March 3, 20231 adult
Capt Larry delivered the goods on a blustery day. We caught 10+ trout and a mixed bag of other species with a couple fish in the cooler for lunch. Larry’s boat delivered through the chop in the backcountry—probably the softest ride on a boat of that size I have been on. First rate and knowledgeable captain. Book with confidence.
Response from Captain
March 8, 2023
For the conditions, John sure made the best of it - a true sportsman and a pleasure to have on the boat.
0
J Larry Stevens
J Larry Stevens
Marietta, GA
5.0
Verified
Full day trip with Captain Larry Seydor
Full Day Trip – Fly and/or Spin on January 27, 20232 adults
Great day in the water even though the fishing was hard because of the season. Caught bone dish and hammerhead shark. Captain was very patient with two fly fishermen who were not experienced spin fishermen. Too windy for fly rods. The Trading Post lunch was outstanding. Really only need one for two fishermen.
Response from Captain
January 28, 2023
J Larry shared with me he wanted to catch a bonefish so it was truly great that each of them got one, as they are the sport-trophy silver ghost of saltwater fishing in the Florida Keys as they are NOT easy to catch. These fly guys did a fine job with the spinning rod.
1

FAQs about Capt. Larry Sydnor –Islamorada fly/spin Guide

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Chittum Skiffs
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
47 knots
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