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08/09/2024

I wanted to take a moment and encourage all Floridians to vote Yes on this year's Amendment 2!

Amendment 2 is a proposition that will make it a Florida Constitutional Right to fish and hunt. This amendment will insure that Floridians will have access to hunting and fishing and that this right can never be taken away by politicians. I applaud Florida lawmakers for getting ahead of any issues and giving Floridians the right to voice their approval for this. You may not realize it, but at this very moment, there are lawmakers in other states taking away the right of their citizens to hunt and fish. Our lawmakers wanted to make sure that didn't happen. I fully support his amendment, which will guarantee that my grandson and generations beyond can enjoy Natural Florida the same way I have.

08/03/2024

The Rapala Skitter Prop is one of my go to lures for topwater action. A lot of people overlook the effectiveness of a prop lure for saltwater action. Snook, seatrout, tarpon, jacks and even redfish are quite happy to crush these plugs. Vary the retrieve to meet the type of action you need; soft and subtle will result in quieter action with a bubble trail or you can twitch it hard and fast, making a lot noise and surface disturbance. It all depends on what the fish want that particular morning.

08/01/2024

Scouting days are fun, relaxing and just some time to spend on the water with good friends that are willing to explore and take the chance that you may not find any fish. Yesterday was a scouting day with one of the best guides that ever fished South Florida, Rick Earle.

Rick and I started the day my casting some topwater lures for snook. The activity wasn't hot and heavy, but we managed to land a couple. Finally, toward the end of our area, I had a decent sized snook crush my Rapala Skitter Walk. The snook did the typical thing, rushing toward a dock piling and unfortunately I couldn't stop her. The barnacles cut through 20 pound like it was nothing.

We decided to head to the back waters and hunt for redfish and seatrout. I decided to hit an area I hadn't been to in over 4 years. Yes, there are areas we often forget about, passing them day after day and thinking that we really need to check it out again some day. I decided to make it that day. We had perfect water conditions, with a falling tide; the weather not so much, with low, grey/white cloud cover. Rick said he wanted to pole the skiff, so I could fly fish. I told him we would start with the trolling motor, easing along a deep drop-off. Rick worked the area with topwater and crushed seatrout after seatrout. I worked a soft plastic, trying to check for redfish.

My first sign should have been the first 6 redfish schooled up that refused to eat the jig. But, we kept going. We finally reached a beautiful area of seagrass and potholes, where Rick said it was too pretty not to pole and fly fish. Before we could change out, two redfish went cruising through a pothole in front of us. Both casually refused a soft swimbait. With that, I decided a crab fly would be the ticket.

Fast forward two hours. Three fly changes, over 25 shots at redfish, seatrout and snook, and ZERO takes. Nothing was interested in eating. In all of that time, we had one snook and one redfish that took a little interest in the offerings, but none of them ate. At the end of the day, Rick commented that he'd never seen that many good casts refused. Sure, the conditions were tough, but we saw fish, made perfect presentation, and nada. It just goes to prove that no matter how good of a team you are, the fish don't always cooperate.

Days like that can force an angler to have a drink of rum or bourbon, trying to erase the memories. But hey, it could be worse, I could be stuck in an office.

07/28/2024

The latest fishing report and news. Check it out!

We are just about to wrap up the month of July; where the heck has the first half of the year gone? I don’t know about you, but for me, the first six months has flown by. With August and September approaching, I wanted to reach out and give everyone some updates on fishing and some other news.Firs...

06/27/2024

Still plenty of opportunity to get that Slam or Grand Slam in before the end of summer. Tarpon are here in good numbers and cooperating on most days. Snook have probably been the toughest to catch. They're big and they are not stupid. Redfish and Seatrout are cooperating if you can make the cast.

06/18/2024

It took a little longer than I expected, but the big tarpon are here! If you want to enjoy some shots at the big fish, now is the time to book your trip!

06/11/2024

The latest fishing report, with some videos to help you be more successful in your angling adventures.

Summer Fishing report from Captain John Tarr, of Tailhunter Outdoor Adventures, for the Indian River Lagoon Estuary

06/08/2024

A little drone video of the Snook Lair!

Drone footage of the snook lair. The more you look, the moe you will see. Mangroves are the home of snook, who wait to ambush unsuspecting prey as it moves b...

06/05/2024

It has been a very busy few weeks; no, I'm not complaining. Summer has officially started and the fishing has been really hot. Here's a little juvenile tarpon action from last week. Our tarpon fishery is one of the best in the world, especially for the juvenile fish (up to 50 pounds). We broke a couple of 25-30 pounders off, but had a good time putting them in the air.

Snook, seatrout, redfish and black drum are also around. Throw in a large number of sharks we are seeing inshore and the fishing is going great. Book your charter now, before the best dates fill up!

Paul Greaves joins Captain John Tarr for some juvenile tarpon fun in Central Florida. This area has some of the best juvenile tarpon fishing in the world.

05/09/2024

Well, sometimes editing takes a little longer than planned. Here's the video I was talking about yesterday, with tips on reading a fish. This video was made to help you learn how to identify a fish's behavior and aid you in learning where to place your fly, lure or jig. Hope it helps you become a more successful angler! Enjoy!

Captain John Tarr, of Tailhunter Outdoor Adventures, discusses how to read a fish. This tip video is dedicated to helping the angler read a fish and make a d...

05/08/2024

Later today, I will be putting out a video on "Where to cast". This seems to be an issue that a lot of anglers, especially new ones, have difficulty with. So, I'm going to try to help answer that question and hopefully help you have a little more success on the water. It will help you know exactly how to target a fish, like the one in this video, and others that you encouter during your outdoor adventures.

04/20/2024

Just returned from West, Central Georgia. I was there for four days, filming with Mad River Outfitters and Flip Pallot. It was a spectacular adventure and there were tons of new memories made. New friends, new stories, and some wonderful fishing and hunting. When Brian, from Mad River Outfitters, gets the films posted, I will share them.

04/15/2024

Here's the interview with Flip Pallot, where he answered a lot of questions from fans. A little heads-up on this interview. The day we shot it, it was blowing between 30-40 MPH. Despite windscreens on the mics, the wind is still able to be heard at certain points. I was going to edit the noise out, but it altered Flip's voice, and the isn't happening on my video. So, we just dealt with it, like a windy day on the flats. Hope you enjoy it. This is completely unedited in his replies to the questions asked.

Captain John Tarr and talk about Walker's Cay Chronicles and answer questions from fans of the show. Note: This video was filmed during h...

04/15/2024

The latest interview with Flip Pallot is rendering in the video editing tool. I will upload it later today.

Tomorrow, we head to Georgia to film some hunting and fishing. This is going to be a busy week, but it will bring a lot of new, fun stuff for his fans.

04/05/2024

Many anglers ask what they need to be prepared to do for a day of fishing the flats. This video demonstrates some fly casting practice techniques that will help you prepare. While a fly rod is used in this video, you can also practice these same techniques with conventional gear and add to your success rate on the water.

Captain John Tarr, of Tailhunter Outdoor Adventures, explains and demonstrates a great way to practice fly casting for success on the water. The video concen...

03/31/2024

The temperatures are warming up and the weather is starting to stabilize; for now any way. Redfish bite has been good and snook are starting to fire up too. Soon, tarpon will be here in good numbers and the days will get better and better. April and May are almost full, but I have some limited days available. June is booking now and so is July. If you want to get in on the action, hit me up soon!

03/28/2024

It's been a busy couple of weeks. Took last weekend to help introduce kids to the great outdoors, at Bass Pro Shops. It was a fun two days and the kids seemed to really enjoy themselves. One of our main goals is to get kids interested in the outdoors and educate them on the importance of spending time in nature. If you ever have questions, please message me and I'll be happy to answer them!

02/28/2024

If you spend any time fishing freshwater in Florida, then you know the devastation the herbicide spraying programs have caused. There is no grass in the St John's River and even the vast majority of lakes in Central Florida have no grass. The herbicide spraying of these waterways by FWC and the Army Corp of Engineers is criminal. It is quite obvious that neither of these agencies actually care about the well being of Florida's Natural Environment.

I cannot urge each of you enough to email the Governor's Office and demand this program come to an end! Not next month, not next year, but immediately!

02/23/2024

It's almost time. Been doing some scouting and it appears spawning season is around the corner. I've seen some of the biggest fish ever this year. Hoping the water drops just a little to make it easier, but either way, it is looking good.

02/20/2024

Just completed a rod review for the TFO Axiom II-X fly rod. I wanted a review that covered more than the initial thoughts on the rod; I wanted to make a review that talked about how the rod performed and looked after years of use/abuse. Here it is. Enjoy!

When I do a product review, I like to remind everyone that I get absolutely zero money from it. In fact, I WILL NOT accept payment to review products. I do have some programs that I belong to with companies, where I obtain discounts for items I order, but I still pay for them. In those agreements, I

02/19/2024

This is a simple fly, but works on everything from largemouth bass to tarpon. It's a staple in my box and they can be tied fast. Colors can also be varied to match the hatch in your area.

A simple baitfish pattern that works well for redfish, snook, sea trout and more. I tied these using Faux Bucktail; a synthetic material that is tapered just...

02/18/2024

Here's a whole bunch of photos from this great event. Next year, we will have our revenge on the big fish!

02/16/2024

With topwater season approaching, which hook are you going with? Anyone toss a bullet up front for extra distance?

02/14/2024

Every day, season gets closer! I cannot wait for this year to start! If you need gear, head over to Bass Pro Shops and check out their archery department!

Captain John Tarr, of Tailhunter Outdoor Adventures, takes a client bowfishing. This action takes place in the St John's River, where they stalk wild tilapia.

02/13/2024

The latest blog contains information on winter fishing and some tips/techniques for increased success. Enjoy it!

Happy New Year anglers! We have entered the second month of 2024 and I hope this update finds you all doing well. I know there are a lot of you that are covered in snow and ice, fighting the doldrums of winter’s freezing grip. As I sit here writing this, Florida is enjoying a little warm-up, with ...

02/11/2024

Lots of big things going on behind the scenes and lots of great fishing is taking place too. A busy week ahead, including testing some new boats, fishing a bass tournament with Flip Pallot and another guest to be announced soon, and who knows what else.

02/06/2024

Looks like some great weather on the horizon and sight fishing conditions have been superb! Light tackle and fly anglers have been enjoying plenty of redfish action, with some snook and seatrout thrown into the mix. Book your trips early, as dates are filling up quickly. 386-314-5998

02/01/2024

Another beautiful day and perfect way to start it: Email Governor DeSantis while having your morning coffee and urge him to stop FWC and the Army Corp of Engineers from continuing to spray herbicides into our waterways! Remind him every single day until he listens!