
Local Fishing Trip Consulting
Failing to plan is planning to fail!
Personalized Fishing Trip Planning
Looking for local knowledge and personalized advice to help plan a fishing trip? This is ideal whether you're visiting and want to improve your odds of catching fish in a new location, just learning to fish, want ideas on new locations and or times to fish or maybe want some insight on what to consider when you're looking to go saltwater fishing around Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key FL. Manatee and Sarasota County provide us with many locations and fishing opportunities. I can help you plan for surf fishing on the beaches, bridge or pier fishing and just about any other fishing you are looking to do locally in areas such as Palma Sola Bay, Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay, Terra Ceia Bay, Manatee River, Robinson Preserve or other local waters. Currently offering consulting for land based and inshore fishing that will be specifically tailored to when you want to go fishing and what species you are after, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Pompano, Sheepshead, Sharks, etc. you name it and I will provide you with the best possible information I can to greatly improve your odds at success. Below will provide you with some information on what to expect from this service, but you will have the opportunity to ask questions to make sure you are fully prepared to succeed on your trip.

Locations and Accessibility
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Specific details on locations to try that take into account time of year, time of day, weather and water conditions, your personal goals and accessibility to the locations.
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For those looking for extra assistance an additional fee can be paid for a PDF file marking the locations on the map that are recommended and parking locations for the spots along with other trip specific details.
Gear Tips and Recommendations
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Depending on the type of fishing you are wanting to do and the target species I will go over gear recommendations.
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This can include but not limited to rods, reels, line, leaders, weights, lures, live bait, etc...
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If necessary this may include recommendations on locations to purchase or rent gear in the local area.
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Have gear and want to know what you can target with it? Just ask and I can help with that too.
Local Intel
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You will get local knowledge from someone who is regularly outside fishing the same areas you are looking to fish.
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You will be provided exact spots to go, what to expect as far as island traffic and parking andmore.
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Locations of bait shops and tackle stores in the area will be provided so you have options to make sure you get what you need.
Looking for local knowledge and personalized advice to help plan a fishing trip? This is ideal whether you're visiting and want to improve your odds of catching fish in a new location, just learning to fish, want ideas on new locations and or times to fish or maybe want some insight on what to consider when you're looking to go saltwater fishing around Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key FL. Manatee and Sarasota County provide us with many locations and fishing opportunities. I can help you plan for surf fishing on the beaches, bridge or pier fishing and just about any other fishing you are looking to do locally in areas such as Palma Sola Bay, Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay, Terra Ceia Bay, Manatee River, Robinson Preserve or other local waters. Currently offering consulting for land based and inshore fishing that will be specifically tailored to when you want to go fishing and what species you are after, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Pompano, Sheepshead, Sharks, etc. you name it and I will provide you with the best possible information I can to greatly improve your odds at success. Below will provide you with some information on what to expect from this service, but you will have the opportunity to ask questions to make sure you are fully prepared to succeed on your trip.

Looking for local knowledge and personalized advice to help plan a fishing trip? This is ideal whether you're visiting and want to improve your odds of catching fish in a new location, just learning to fish, want ideas on new locations and or times to fish or maybe want some insight on what to consider when you're looking to go saltwater fishing around Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key FL. Manatee and Sarasota County provide us with many locations and fishing opportunities. I can help you plan for surf fishing on the beaches, bridge or pier fishing and just about any other fishing you are looking to do locally in areas such as Palma Sola Bay, Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay, Terra Ceia Bay, Manatee River, Robinson Preserve or other local waters. Currently offering consulting for land based and inshore fishing that will be specifically tailored to when you want to go fishing and what species you are after, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Pompano, Sheepshead, Sharks, etc. you name it and I will provide you with the best possible information I can to greatly improve your odds at success. Below will provide you with some information on what to expect from this service, but you will have the opportunity to ask questions to make sure you are fully prepared to succeed on your trip.

Pricing
Full Trip Planning - $50
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Includes everything to prepare you for and greatly increase your odds of a successful fishing trip!
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It may require more than 1 phone call but this doesn't impact pricing, the further away the trip the less accurate weather and condition specific details will be so a follow up should be conducted relatively close to your trip date.
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Highly encouraged to take notes during calls!
Full Trip Planning w/ Map PDF - $100
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Same as Full Trip Planning with the addition of a PDF that will have a map with details marked specifically for your trip.
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Notes and details from the call will also be included in the PDF file making taking notes less crucial but still encouraged.
Have a successful trip after using this service? Leave a review and post a picture with you and your fish for a 10% discount on a fishing kayak trip or future trip consultation!