Captain
Paul Duffey

Member since July 2022 Tarpon Springs, United States
Background
Man, I love what I do! Being a full-time fishing guide for me is an excuse to fish with new friends and share this amazing place I call home! I am laid back and absolutely love to put people on fish! A screaming drag is one of my favorite sounds in the world! Let's go bend a few rods and make some memories!
Techniques
Light Spinning tackle sight fishing Fly Fishing for tailing redfish

Hey, I'm Captain Paul Duffey

Tarpon Springs, United States
Background
Man, I love what I do! Being a full-time fishing guide for me is an excuse to fish with new friends and share this amazing place I call home! I am laid back and absolutely love to put people on fish! A screaming drag is one of my favorite sounds in the world! Let's go bend a few rods and make some memories!
Techniques
Light Spinning tackle sight fishing Fly Fishing for tailing redfish
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Reviews
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My Charter Listings

INSHORE NEARSHORE - Family Friendly to Expert

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(9 reviews)
Tarpon Springs
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Trips from US $250

INSHORE & NEARSHORE Family friendly to expert

State licensed
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(5 reviews)
Tampa
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Trips from US $250

FAMILY FRIENDLY TO EXPERT - INSHORE NEARSHORE

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(5 reviews)
Ruskin
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Trips from US $250

FAMILY FRIENDLY TO EXPERT - INSHORE NEARSHORE

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Port Richey
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Trips from US $250

Fishing Reports

Sight casting at BIG Redfish up on the f
Sight casting at BIG Redfish up on the f
Jan 27, 2025 Tarpon Springs
Its such an incredible time of year! Come fond out for yourself
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Redfish all day on the fly!
Redfish all day on the fly!
Jan 24, 2025 Ruskin
These fish are hungry and love eating these flies! Come out anc see for yourself!
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Big snook - The winter bite is hot!!
Big snook - The winter bite is hot!!
Jan 15, 2025 Port Richey
The water temps are in the 50โ€™s but the fish are fired up!
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Winter poons are the best!
Winter poons are the best!
Jan 10, 2025 Ruskin
Dont let these cold temps fool you into thinking the fishing isnt red hot!
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JAN 9th - Clearwater Beach Speckled Trou
JAN 9th - Clearwater Beach Speckled Trou
Jan 9, 2025 Tarpon Springs
Observations from our Inshore Fishing Charters in Clearwater and Tarpon Springs last week. Speckled trout are the star of the show this week for Clearwater and Tampa Bay inshore fishing. The cooler water has concentrated these fish over grass flats, sandy potholes, and deeper channels. Seasonal Pattern Trout feed heavily in winter to maintain energy in cooler temperatures. On sunny days, they push onto shallow grass flats, while on overcast or windy days, they hold in deeper cuts. Bait and Lures A free-lined live shrimp is hard to beat, but soft plastic paddle tails and MirrOlure are also excellent choices. Our Shimano spinning setups make light lure presentations easy and accurate, even when casting into the wind. Local Hotspots: Upper Tampa Bay grass flats Clearwater Harbor spoil islands Dunedin Causeway bridge channel Charter Advantage Booking a Clearwater fishing charter gives you access to productive flats that see less pressure and ensures you have the right bait on hand for changing conditions. From our Blog at TightlinesCharter. you know the rest
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Clearwater Beach Speckled Trout & Redfis
Clearwater Beach Speckled Trout & Redfis
Jan 9, 2025 Ruskin
From Our Blog on our site: Observations from our Inshore Fishing Charters in Clearwater and Tarpon Springs last week. Speckled trout are the star of the show this week for Clearwater and Tampa Bay inshore fishing. The cooler water has concentrated these fish over grass flats, sandy potholes, and deeper channels. Seasonal Pattern Trout feed heavily in winter to maintain energy in cooler temperatures. On sunny days, they push onto shallow grass flats, while on overcast or windy days, they hold in deeper cuts. Bait and Lures A free-lined live shrimp is hard to beat, but soft plastic paddle tails and MirrOlure are also excellent choices. Our Shimano spinning setups make light lure presentations easy and accurate, even when casting into the wind. Local Hotspots: Upper Tampa Bay grass flats Clearwater Harbor spoil islands Dunedin Causeway bridge channel Charter Advantage Booking a Clearwater fishing charter gives you access to productive flats that see less pressure and ensures you have the right bait on hand for changing conditions.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
Excellent Captain, outstanding experience
Excellent Captain, outstanding experience
Excellent Captain, outstanding experience
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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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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Mike M.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Inshore Slam Trip - Spinning or Fly on March 9, 2025
Mike M. recommends INSHORE & NEARSHORE Family friendly to expert
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Ron K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Paul

VERIFIED   Inshore Quick Trip on August 14, 2023
Ron K. recommends INSHORE NEARSHORE - Family Friendly to Expert
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Jack T.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

Inshore Quick 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...
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Patrick D.
Mansfield, Massachusetts
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day out on the water!

Inshore Slam Trip - Spinning 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 INSHORE & NEARSHORE Family friendly to expert
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Bill S.
Bluffton, South Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

Inshore Quick Trip on August 1, 2024
This guy can flat out find fish ! Had a great outing, his gear and boat are top tier !! His knowledge of fishery is extensive....
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