Tarpon fishing charters, Boca Grande fishing charters

Captain Scott Hughes has guided me, my father and my friends on numerous occasions. I always recommend Scott as a guide to anyone I know. In 2008 we fished 5 or 6 total days with Scott between May and August. In July we fished for two days and hooked 19 tarpon and landed 9 of them over the course of two days. This is impressive considering tarpon can take anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour to land. Every time we have gone out with Scott our expectations were supremely exceeded! You will notice that he never stops working to get you on fish! When we first started fishing with Scott we were “tarpon virgins”…Scott did a tremendous job helping us develop our technique and angling abilities for these giant tarpon! And you don’t develop skills without actually hooking up with tarpon and we did that through and through with Scott. Whether you are new to tarpon fishing or a seasoned pro, Scott is your guy.

The boat that Scott uses for tarpon fishing is a perfect boat to go tarpon fishing on. It has plenty of room and stability to make an all day trip very comfortable. In fact, while at the marina, I was talking with another guide who was so envious of Scotts boat he called it the “cat’s meow”. Enough said…

I have also had the chance to go redfish and snook fishing with Scott, and just like the tarpon fishing, he works to make sure you succeed until the last minute!

If anyone would like a further 3^rd party explanation of Scott’s abilities please feel free to email me at fhc03@hotmail.com.

I have been fishing with Scott every year for more than 5 years. If you want to catch fish, esp. Tarpon, then you should book a trip with Scott. My last trip the fishing was slow but we still caught 4 Tarpon and 1 Cobia. Attached is a picture of a one of those fish.

I've fished with charter captains in 5 states and at least a half dozen in Florida. Capt. Hughes is by far the best. He's not just a superb fisherman he's a true professional. A good charter can't guarantee fish, it can guarantee an enjoyable trip with a knowledgeable captain who maximizes your opportunity to catch fish. Scott knows the fish, knows the methods, and knows where each species is at on the day you fish. He works tirelessly for the entire trip to make sure you have the best chance to catch fish. Pair his professionalism & patience with top notch equipment & extensive local knowledge... it's an unbeatable fishing trip.

Don't waste your vacation with bargain trips or forceful, inexperienced captains who promise the world and deliver a disappointment. Take it from someone who's fished with enough captains to know. Book with Capt. Hughes and have the trip of your life.

When you are picked up at the dock on a beautiful late May morning, on time and in a friendly fashion, with all "gear" ready to go....you know you're in for a good day. One expert cast of the net, just outside the bay and the live well is full of fresh, large threadfins. Tarpon was the target for Capt. Scott Hughes and myself.

Patience is always the key to any fishing success and Scott leads by example. What followed on that morning was a Red letter day as Scott located pods of large feeding Tarpon at the top end of Pine Island Sound, which resulted in a 4 for 4 hookup and release. They were big fish as well, with the biggest in the 200 pound range.

An unforgettable day with a first class guide, who I would recommend to anyone who is willing to listen and learn from a true expert.