Fly Fishing for Tarpon in the Lower Keys with Capt. Matt Thomas
Tarpon fishing in the Florida Keys. Flats guide Capt. Matthew Thomas specializes in helping you catch monster tarpon with a fly rod. Patient. Professional. Fish Catchin’. RipLips.com Captain Matthew has a passion for spotting big fish is sure to provide the best opportunity. Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit are among the many species targeted. Fly fishing videos, Florida Keys.
Tarpon
Capt. Matt Thomas Capt. Matt Thomas splits is time guiding both freshwater and saltwater. March-June Lower Keys, July-October Colorado Rockies. Captain Matthew specializes in fly fishing the greatest trout streams in the Colorado Rockies. From July through November, Capt. Matt resides in the Roaring Fork Valley near Aspen, Colorado floating the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers. Captain Matthew has fished the Roaring Fork Valley from a boat his entire life.
Awards 2008 Rocky Mountain Redbone Series -Runner-up Guide to Grand Champion Angler -Runner-up Guide to Grand Champion Team 2007 Rocky Mountain Redbone Series -Guide to Grand Champion Angler -Runner-up Guide to Grand Champion Team 2007 High Mountain Masters -Guide to Grand Champion Angler -Guide to Grand Champion Team 2006 Rocky Mountain Redbone Series - Guide to Largest Trout. Captain Matthew has a passion for spotting big fish.
The Fleet 2002 16’ Mitzi Skiff with a Tohatsu 50. 2003 Hyde Drift Boat. 1999 Outcast Raft. The nets in the videos are made by Captain Matthew and are designed with years of fishing experience. These nets are fashioned for strength and utility on the water. Each is finished with a rubber basket to protect the fish and minimize net hook-ups. Every net is uniquely equipped with ’Hip Net’ stylings for additional functionality by land or by sea.
The Fishing
SALTWATER. Captain Matthew guides the flats of Lower Florida Keys during the major fish migration months, March, April, May and June. Located no more than 30 miles from Key West Airport, fishing with Captain Matthew is convenient and cost effective. Captain Matthew has a passion for spotting big fish is sure to provide the best opportunity. Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit are among the many species targeted. Lunch and tackle will be provided.
FRESHWATER. Captain Matthew specializes in fly fishing the greatest trout streams in the Colorado Rockies. From July through November, Capt. Matt resides in the Roaring Fork Valley near Aspen, Colorado floating the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers. Captain Matthew has fished the Roaring Fork Valley from a boat his entire life and demonstrates a passion for helping others catch big fish with streamers, nymphs and dry flies.
Captain Matthew also guides for carp on the Lower Colorado River. Often described as the next best thing to fishing the flats for bonefish, carp fishing from a boat, with a fly rod, is a challenge that will keep you coming back for more. Captain Matthew has a passion for spotting big fish is sure to provide the best opportunity. Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit are among the many species targeted.
Testimonials. ’I’ve never fished with a captain more capable, driven, or fun to fish with than Capt. Matt. Whether you’re looking for a fun relaxed time on the flats there is no better choice out there. My wife and I spent our honeymoon fishing with Matt, and I caught the biggest bonefish of my career, while my wife caught her biggest tarpon, over 130lbs. Matt got us numerous shots at lots of fish and really knows his shit’. Jeremy Scott
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