Salty Fly Charters

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Introduction: I provide more of a learning experience, something the customer can use after their trip. The challenge, the work environment and the reality of working with nature.

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31 years in business

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Tom C.

Nov 17, 2011

My brother and I had the opportunity to fish with Capt. Russ Shirley. Since we were camping at FT. Desoto Park, he picked us up at the boat ramp in the park. We both agree that we received great lessons on fishing with a fly rod (my brother) and a spinning rod (me). Capt. Russ worked to put us on fish and teach us how to catch them. What a great way to spend a day, fishing and learning great salt water techniques. Capt. Russ had a great boat and great equipment. He is prompt in replying to requests for information and intent on providing the fishing charter that the client wants. We had a great time on the water and would recommend Salty Fly Charters to any who would ask.

George B.

Jan 7, 2012

I spoke with Capt. Russ Shirley several times on the phone prior to booking a fly fishing trip with Salty Fly Charters. Capt. Russ was very accommodating in making arrangements to spend a day on the water in St. Petersburg in September 2011. He supplied all of the fishing gear so I did not have to which made things easier with air travel. I have been fishing/fly fishing all my life, but this was my first time saltwater fly fishing. He was extremely helpful in providing instructions/tips with casting, selection of flies, searching for fish, and saltwater fishing. Capt. Russ was as much a teacher of the sport of saltwater fly fishing as he was a guide. I had a great time and I am planning on another trip with Salty Fly Charters.

Don J.

Jan 14, 2013

Spent a full day on the water with Captain Russ with a friend over the weekend. We met up at the boat ramp just before sunrise and were out on the water in a matter of minutes. Back at the ramp late in the afternoon. I have done several fly fishing charters on the east coast of FL and this my first in the Tampa/St Pete area. Thoroughly impressed with the experience. I am a beginner fly fisherman and I found the short lesson that Russ gave me was invaluable. He spent about 20 minutes on casting technique and I was able to see vast improvement and by the end of the day I felt quite comfortable. The best lesson I have ever had. We fished many spots for a variety of species including red fish, trout, lady fish, etc. Russ was very knowledgeable not only about the fish but saw a vast number of water birds which Russ helped us identify. Spectacular location, great guide, excellent equipment, enjoyable company and we caught a bunch of fish to boot - what more can I say - Thanks Capt'n Russ.

Dick W.

Jan 14, 2013

There are three things you want from a guide, and Capt Russ fulfils all three. (I live in UK, and my travels have only taken me to Tampa twice, and both times I have fished with Russ. I would always contact him and hope he is available to fish with me next time I come.) 1. Finds fish. This is the key thing for a guide to do, and Russ puts you where the fish are. 2. Has a Plan B. sometimes the fish disappear for no reason. Important to have a guide with options, and puts you somewhere else near a fish. 3. Is encouraging. Nothing worse than a guide who makes you feel small. Russ rapidly works out your limits, and makes sure you are PI in situations you can handle, and improves your skills in a gentle, positive way. That's three - and one more for good measure, he is great company, so you have both fish and fun. I commend him to you. Dick Warner

Greg Z.

Sep 13, 2013

A business associate and I recently were able to fish a full day with Captain Russ and he certainly provides all that you need from an experienced guide. My guest is a very experienced freshwater fly fisher and captain Russ provided expert instruction on how to transfer the skills of freshwater fishing to the heavier tackle needed in saltwater. Aside from the valuable instruction, he was also able to keep both our lines tight the entire day even though she was using fly equipment and I was on conventional spinning gear. I have spent many days fishing this area and was able to catch some of my personal best trout that day with Captain Russ. We had a great time and I would highly recommend Captain Russ to anyone looking to take on the many species the Tampa Bay Area has to offer

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What types of customers have you worked with?
Provide a safe, fun, enjoyable and fish-worthy, successful day on the water. Also, I teach my anglers all I can to help them reach their fishing goals, whether it's fly casting for saltwater or catching their largest fish of a particular species.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Since the internet, anyone with a website can be a guide (with or without a United States Coast Guard License). Be careful choosing your guide.

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