Capt. Larry Sydnor –Islamorada fly/spin Guide 

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!

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.

Last minute weekend trip to the Keys with my family. My 15yo son has dreamt of trying his hand at sight casting on the flats and back country out of Islamorada. We reviewed several captains and selected Capt. Larry based on his profile. Full day trip - almost all flyfishing. We ran out, hit a flat with some sharks and a few boils of bait...saw a snook and some mud boils...then settled in blind casting an edge along the mangroves for snook. Caught a couple...picked up to hunt the flats and had shots at several redfish. Hit a couple of "tarpon holds" along the mangroves.....sight casted the flats...more redfish and a great opportunity at a big tarpon! The caster (me, this time) lost all composure and did everything wrong....but was able to put a cast in front of the fish (mainly due to great poling work by Capt) and either hit him with the fly or he made an aggressive turn at the fly...it was exhilarating! Capt. Larry was a man of few words, tried to find opportunities to sight cast and also to catch fish where he knew they would be, kept us safe in a comfortable skiff, and gave us the opportunity and trip we were looking for - to see fish and try to catch them on a fly rod! It was a successful day! Communications with his wife, punctuality, etc were all excellent! If I could go again right now...i would!

Had a great trip with Captain Larry last week. We both nailed a backcountry slam with several nice snook, redfish and a couple tarpon. Rounded our catch with a few speckled trout for the dinner table. Captain Larry was certainly on top of his game and challenged us throughout the trip which improved our results. He handles that push pole masterfully. Sharon (MrsCaptLarry) did a good job coordinating the preliminary trip details. All in all a real good experience. Would highly recommend Capt Larry if you're serious about your backcountry fishing.

Larry is a genuinely nice guy. He was well prepared for the day and we got on some fish and my friend caught a SAWFISH! Unbelievable and unforgettable!

Captain Larry got us on the flats right away, and I got to check a bonefish off of my list, which has been a goal of mine for some time. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. If we ever come back down to the keys again, I will be sure to book another trip with him.

It was great experience for our first time fishing on salt water! He was a lot of fun. He was both informative and helpful. We wish we could’ve done a full day!

Had an awesome day fishing! Capt Larry put us on the fish. Highly recommend fishing with him.

Great trip!