The trip was fantastic. Beautiful lagoons and plenty of wildlife. Miguel was very motivated to get us on the fish and was alot of fun to be around all day. He really has a passion for catching fish. Put me on a couple tarpon towards the end of the trip that were just to smart and quick for me to land but still lots of fun just feeling the power of those big fish! Would recommend the experience for anyone from novice to pro. Absolutely a great time. Thank you Miguel and Backwater Tarpon charter fishing!

Captain Miguel was fantastic. We chaffed off a 80 plus pound tarpon after he ran under some docks and around multiple pilings and dumping half the spool on his initial run. Getting on and off the boat passing the ride under docks and around pilings, we made maximum effort but that tarpon was too smart for us. He lept out of the water and a couple minutes later he was gone A few barracuda and some Cerro mackerel topped off the list.  Miguel showed us around some of the back water so I got a good idea of where everything was. I had just moved here so I wanted to get a feel for the inshore fishing grounds. As an experienced angler he let me do my thing while my guest was helped as needed and was very patient with his instruction and him.  My guest now says that he wants to fish every week. He loved it. I can’t speak for the other captains at this service but Miguel was fantastic.

Captain Tommy was professional and knew his stuff.  He also had a nice office.  I hooked into four hot tarpon in the first couple hours of the morning, brought one good one to the boat, but couldn’t get him to smile for the picture.  ;)  I now understand why people chase the “silver king” with such passion.  Good day on the water.  And to all the other PR guides, keep those damn big fish in the water!
Thanks Tommy.  Tight lines brother.

We were in one of Capt Clergy’s other boats in their charter team. Our captain was great, they picked up live bait on the way out and we hooked into our first big tarpon within 30 minutes. We hooked 4 tarpon ranging from roughly 30lbs to 100lbs. Only the smallest one made it on the boat as we had a couple brake lines on structure or snapping the line when they were at the boat, and had one spot the hook when it jumped. It was still a great experience and we had a blast.

Thank you Miguel!! You gave my boy such a nice 10th birthday!! He hasn’t stopped talking about it. Miguel was so knowledgeable and patient. We had such a nice day!! Thank you so much we will definately be back!!