If you've ever dreamed of catching that Giant Tarpon, Snook or Redfish in Florida then call Capt. Art to book a trip. Capt Art has been a resident professional Fly Fishing Guide in Florida for 18 years. Ever since the first Tarpon was caught on Rod and Reel in the mouth of the Caloosahatchee near Sanibel in 1885, the tarpon has been one of the most sought after game fish in the world. The news of the 93-pound tarpon caught by W.H. Wood of New York City spread like wildfire around The United States and soon people from all over were flocking here to pursue the mighty Silver King. To this day, the SW area of Florida remains one of the best spots in the world to catch Tarpon on either conventional tackle or fly rod.
In 1898 Edward Vom Hofe , a noted fishing reel manufacturer, caught a 210 pound tarpon on a new star drag reel he invented, proving that very large tarpon could indeed be caught on rod and reel. Everyday during Tarpon season there is always a chance that there will be a 200lb plus fish in that next school you see.