Capt. Larry Sydnor – Spin & Fly Poling Guide!

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 2022 Islamorada 21, Legacy 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.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Custom AM Spin Only
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    This 4-hour morning trip is an introduction to Florida Keys fishing for enjoyable fishing activity & experiencing the Keys' beautiful shoreline & ourflats. PLEASE NOTE: no specific species or tarpon are targeted on this custom 4-hour spin fishing trip as the Captain feels 4 hours is not enough time for the more challenging species for a win-win situation & will instead target whatever is the current species for best action. With a species or tarpon or fly in mind, please book 3/4 6-hour trip or full day.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Pink)
    Pink Snapper
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Custom PM spin only
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    This 4-hour morning trip is an introduction to Florida Keys fishing for enjoyable fishing activity & experiencing the Keys' beautiful shoreline & ourflats. PLEASE NOTE: no specific species or tarpon are targeted on this custom 4-hour spin fishing trip as the Captain feels 4 hours is not enough time for the more challenging species for a win-win situation & will instead target whatever is the current species for best action. With a species or tarpon or fly in mind, please book 3/4 6-hour trip or full day.
  • Private trip
    Half Day AM - SPINorFLY BACKCOUNTRY
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $900
    For those disappointed that a 4-hour trip wasn't offered to the backcountry and you don't have the time or budget for a 6-hour 3/4 day trip, this is for you. The price is a little more because more fuel is used as higher-power movements (burning more fuel) are required to move among locations to find feeding fish in the limited 4 hour time frame. The lesser expensive trip stays close to Islamorada, where here we will venture into the more productive Everglades National Park, complete with sport fish.
    Types of fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Snoek
    Snoek
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Spin and/or Fly
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $800
    This 6-hour trip can be customized to fly and/or spin fishing and Capt. Larry will need to know which hand fly anglers use to reel with or if you are bringing your own fly rods and what weights. Especially attractive for flats/backcountry trips and targeted species will be based on prior productivity and season. The captain will supply you with all the necessary equipment. unless bringing your own.
    Targeted fish
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Permit
    Permit
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Snoek
    Snoek
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Spin and/or Fly
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $900
    This 8-hour trip can be customized to fly and/or spin fishing and Capt. Larry will need to know which hand fly anglers use to reel with or if you are bringing your own fly rods and what weights. Especially attractive for flats/backcountry trips and targeted species will be based on prior productivity and season. The captain will supply you with all the necessary equipment. unless bringing your own.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 59 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (68)
Paul and his redfish
Paul and a gorgeous snook
Paul and his tarpon on fly
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Angler rating
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Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Paul N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great, knowledgeable guide.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Spin and/or Fly on September 16, 2024
Fun day out on the water with Captain Larry. He worked hard to put me on the fish.
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Richard M.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Larry worked hard to get us on the fish and he did!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Spin and/or Fly on June 28, 2024
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Alexander V. S.
Excellent
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Great outfit. Will book again

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Spin and/or Fly on February 2, 2024
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James H.
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Custom AM Spin Only on December 30, 2023
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Scott L.
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No one works harder

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Spin and/or Fly on May 9, 2023
Just wanted to say Larry is the hardest working guide you will find. He is relentless in completing your trip as a great experience....
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FAQs about Capt. Larry Sydnor – Spin & Fly Poling Guide!

Capt. Larry Sydnor – Spin & Fly Poling Guide! offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $200 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Custom AM Spin Only (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $200 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Custom PM spin only (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $200 per person after 1 guest - Half Day AM - SPINorFLY BACKCOUNTRY (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $200 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Spin and/or Fly (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $200 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Spin and/or Fly (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Capt. Larry Sydnor – Spin & Fly Poling Guide!, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box Contains bottled water

Trips booked with Capt. Larry Sydnor – Spin & Fly Poling Guide! include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Highest quality gear)
  • Live Bait (Captain nets during trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water. Anglers bring specialty drinks)
  • Fishing License (You are included in Captains license)
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (Only with 24-hr advance notice)

Capt. Larry Sydnor – Spin & Fly Poling Guide! offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Capt. Larry Sydnor – Spin & Fly Poling Guide! offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing (Advance notice required)

Top targeted fish species with Capt. Larry Sydnor – Spin & Fly Poling Guide! include:
  • Bonefish
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Capt. Larry (James) Sydnor
Islamorada, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
73 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2018
I am a student of the great angling masters and highly educated on the fisheries in my location. I maintain all required credentials, licenses, permits and $1,000,000 commercial marine insurance to be entrusted with your safety and charter needs. I am an extremely popular inshore fishing guide because my power and expertise on the skiff's poling platform provides safe and unparalleled fishing adventures. Each trip is customized for adults and delighting youngsters for parental smiles, or serious angling as I am extremely competitive and have won many awards as both angler and guide from tournaments in the Florida Keys. I am USCG Master Captain, a respected member of the National Association of Charter Boat Operators, the Florida Guides Association and the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association. I am a fly fishing specialist and do my best by EVERY angler to ensure a fun, fulfilling experience fishing the beautiful upper Florida Keys.

The fish you can target

Bonefish Bonefish
Permit Permit
Redfish Redfish
Snook Snook

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 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
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Advance notice required

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Contains bottled water

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Highest quality gear
Live Bait
Captain nets during trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water. Anglers bring specialty drinks
Fishing License
You are included in Captains license
Fly Fishing Equipment
Only with 24-hr advance notice

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No minimum age, floatation devices provided
You Keep Catch
If desired, in season
Catch and Release Allowed
Edibles harvested when in season if desired

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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