All of the fishing guides associated with Family Boating Center are United States Coast Guard (USCG) licensed, well known and highly experienced. We consider them second to none and our own customers use them frequently. All guides are available to provide 'wet test' demonstrations in the Tampa Bay area . To schedule a 'wet test' Contact Us.
Click on the guide's name below or on the Fishing Guides sub-menu to find out more about them.
Captain Rodney, a Tampa native, has 45 years of experience and has been guiding full time for 10 years. He operates a 24' Pathfinder with a tower. If you want to experience a tower boat in operation, then call Captain Rodney and arrange a day on the water with him. FBC is proud to have him as our Senior Guide.
Captain Cliff is one of the most experienced, knowledgeable and highly respected saltwater fly fishing guides there is. Spend time on the water with him and you'll see what we mean. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, a day spent with Captain Cliff will show how it is suppose to be done. Give him a call and ask him why he fishes out of a 17' Maverick HPX-V.
Captain Jim currently fishes out of an 18' Hewes Bonefisher and is considered a tarpon expert by knowledgeable anglers. For the last 10 years he has been averaging 250 days a year on the water. Click on his name and find out why he chose his boat
Captain Matt is known for his offshore expertise. Running a 21' Parker with a jackplate he can also go inshore as many happy clients can attest.
Captain Brian has been fishing Tampa Bay for over 20 years and guiding full time since 2005. An inshore expert, he uses a Hewes 17' Tailfisher to sight fish in shallow water. Brian is definitely 'dialed in'!!
Erick DeSpirt
Captain Erick grew fishing the Tampa Bay area and fishes from a Hewes Redfisher.
Captain Jason Thompson Pro angler, 22 PF
Captain Kevin Little Pro angler, 22 P
Captain Steve Herndon Pro angler, 20 PF