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
 Instant Confirmation
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
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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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
Overall

Fishing with Paul

VERIFIED   Inshore Quick Trip on August 14, 2023
Ron K. recommends INSHORE & NEARSHORE Family friendly to expert
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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
Overall

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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John S.
Morgantown, WV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great 1/2 day

VERIFIED   Inshore Quick Trip on March 6, 2023
We had a great day on the water with Donovan,he was well prepared and the boat was spotless. Excellent equipment and knowledge...
John S. recommends INSHORE & NEARSHORE Family friendly to expert
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Charlie W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Fly Fishing Inshore Sight Fishing on July 31, 2022
Charlie W. recommends INSHORE & NEARSHORE Family friendly to expert
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Matt C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Fly Fishing Inshore Sight Fishing on October 6, 2022
Matt C. recommends INSHORE & NEARSHORE Family friendly to expert
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