I’ve always wanted to catch a large tarpon. In planning a trip to south FL with the family I wanted to include a fishing trip. Not being from there, I did some research about when and where to fish for them. My research led me to fishing the middle keys in May. After reading reviews I settled on captain Jeff through fishingbooker. He was great to deal with prior to the trip and setting up the time and meeting place. He sought to understand what I wanted from the trip. I wanted to catch a “Bucket list” tarpon, and I wanted to have my wife and kids to come along and fish. He made several suggestions, and he told me he would work hard to get me that fish and accommodate my request. Captain Jeff was a great guide. He was pleasant, kind to my family, helpful in explaining how to fish for tarpon and knowledgeable about the area and the fish we were targeting. We hooked 7 fish and boated 3 tarpon from 50-100 lbs. I caught my “bucket list” tarpon, and both of my kids caught one. Captain Jeff was great at maneuvering the boat and giving instructions throughout the 30min battle. After boating 3 nice fish, my last cast hooked a monster tarpon. The fight was on, and the massive fish went airborne once so we could see just how big he was. After a mere 10 minute battle the ferocious fighter wrapped my line around a piling snapping my line like a thread. What an exhilarating morning on the water. We only saw a couple of hookups on the other boats around us, but we were blessed to have so many hookups and to boat 3 of the fighting giants. Captain Jeff said he would work hard for us, and he did just that. I’m sure there are other guides out there that do a great job, but Captain Jeff will be my choice in the future. He certainly kept our lines “Tight” for most of the morning; I can’t recommend him high enough.
I’ve always wanted to catch a large tarpon. In planning a trip to south FL with the family I wanted to include a fishing trip. Not being from there, I did some research about when and where to fish for them. My research led me to fishing the middle keys in May. After reading reviews I settled on captain Jeff through fishingbooker. He was great to deal with prior to the trip and setting up the time and meeting place. He sought to understand what I wanted from the trip. I wanted to catch a “Bucket...
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Jeff Zellers (The Captain)
Replied on May 9, 2019
Thank you Frank. Glad you were able to catch your bucket list tarpon! I had a great time with you and the family. Come back again soon. Until next time tight lines!
Thank you Frank. Glad you were able to catch your bucket list tarpon! I had a great time with you and the family. Come back again soon. Until next time tight lines!
Jeff Zellers (The Captain)
Replied on May 9, 2019
Thank you Frank. Glad you were able to catch your bucket list tarpon! I had a great time with you and the family. Come back again soon. Until next time tight lines!
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Thank you Frank. Glad you were able to catch your bucket list tarpon! I had a great time with you and the family. Come back again soon. Until next time tight lines!