Captain
Paul Duffey

Member since July 2022 Clearwater, United States
Background
Man, I love what I do! Being a guide for me is an excuse to fish with new friends and give them the bow time they have been longing for. Sight fishing for Florida's top inshore species is an addiction and gets your blood pumping! It is similar to hunting where you have to pay close attention, read your surroundings while stalking these fish to take advantage of opportunities. Going after snook, Tarpon, and big Redfish are just a few of the targets you will see on each trip. Sight fishing the flats is a challenge with some big rewards and my clients absolutely love it! I love the history of fishing here in Florida. I grew up watching Flip on the Walker's Cay Chronicles and José Wejebe, dreaming that one day I would have a chance to be a guide. I started Tampa Bay Fishing Charters to bring that dream to life. I know I will never be Flip but hopefully I can do my part to continue growing the passion for this sport through my client's adventures. We are always chasing that next rush of excitement when that drag starts screaming, it makes you feel alive in your soul. I hope to see you on the bow of the skiff soon!
Techniques
Light Spinning tackle sight fishing Fly Fishing for tailing redfish

Hey, I'm Captain Paul Duffey

Clearwater, United States
Background
Man, I love what I do! Being a guide for me is an excuse to fish with new friends and give them the bow time they have been longing for. Sight fishing for Florida's top inshore species is an addiction and gets your blood pumping! It is similar to hunting where you have to pay close attention, read your surroundings while stalking these fish to take advantage of opportunities. Going after snook, Tarpon, and big Redfish are just a few of the targets you will see on each trip. Sight fishing the flats is a challenge with some big rewards and my clients absolutely love it! I love the history of fishing here in Florida. I grew up watching Flip on the Walker's Cay Chronicles and José Wejebe, dreaming that one day I would have a chance to be a guide. I started Tampa Bay Fishing Charters to bring that dream to life. I know I will never be Flip but hopefully I can do my part to continue growing the passion for this sport through my client's adventures. We are always chasing that next rush of excitement when that drag starts screaming, it makes you feel alive in your soul. I hope to see you on the bow of the skiff soon!
Techniques
Light Spinning tackle sight fishing Fly Fishing for tailing redfish

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(9 reviews)
Clearwater
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(5 reviews)
Tampa
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(5 reviews)
Ruskin
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Trips from US $500
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Port Richey
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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David F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED   Inshore Slam Trip - Spin, Bait, Fly on February 10, 2025
We had a great day with Captain Paul.  It was exactly the kind of fishing I wanted to do. Captain Paul got us on the fish....
David F. recommends SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS!
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Robert M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

True skinny water sight fishing

VERIFIED   Inshore Slam Trip - Spin, Bait, Fly on November 10, 2024
Me and my wife had a great time sight fishing for snook and redfish back in the mangrove creeks and flats.  Threw softbaits...
Robert M. recommends SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS!
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Patrick B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent Captain, outstanding experience

VERIFIED   NEW  INSHORE or NEARSHORE - 1/2 DAY TRIP on June 19, 2025
Great outing, very knowledgeable Captain,  and the entire trip was just one Breathtaking Landscape.  Didn’t know if I should...
Patrick B. recommends INSHORE & NEARSHORE Family friendly to expert
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Kevin J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great guide and great day on the water

VERIFIED   Inshore Quick Trip on April 17, 2025
Paul is a great captain with fantastic boat and equipment… felt completely safe and he was knowledgeable of the area.
Kevin J. recommends INSHORE & NEARSHORE Family friendly to expert
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Jack T.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

Inshore Slam Trip - Spin, Bait, Fly on August 18, 2024
Had a great trip with Capt Paul. Very knowledgeable about the area and will definitely put you on the fish. His boat was awesome...
Jack T. recommends SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS!
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