Captain
Paul Duffey

Member since July 2022 Tampa, 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

Tampa, 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
(8 reviews)
Tampa
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Trips from US $500
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(5 reviews)
Indian Shores
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Trips from US $500
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 19 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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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 Spin or Fly Fishing Trip! on February 10, 2025
We had a great day with Captain Paul.ย  It was exactly the kind of fishing I wanted to do. Captain Paul got us on the fish....
David F. recommends TBFC - EXCITING SHALLOW WATER SIGHT FISHING!
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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 Spin or Fly Fishing Trip! 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.ย  Threw softbaits...
Robert M. recommends TBFC - EXCITING SHALLOW WATER SIGHT FISHING!
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Kevin J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great guide and great day on the water

VERIFIED   Inshore Flats Fishing Spin or Fly!! on April 17, 2025
Paul is a great captain with fantastic boat and equipmentโ€ฆ felt completely safe and he was knowledgeable of the area.
Kevin J. recommends TBFC - AWESOME INSHORE SIGHT FISHING - TAMPA!
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Jack T.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

Inshore Spin or Fly Fishing Trip! 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 TBFC - EXCITING SHALLOW WATER SIGHT FISHING!
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Patrick D.
Mansfield, Massachusetts
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day out on the water!

Inshore Flats Fishing Spin or Fly on July 20, 2024
Had an awesome time, Capt Paul put my son & I on a ton of fish. It was my sonโ€™s first time fishing inshore Florida (from...
Patrick D. recommends TBFC - INSHORE SIGHT FISHING - TAMPA & GULF!
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