Inshore fly fishing in Tampa Bay Florida with Capt. John Hand guiding you to the fish is a great way to enjoy the flats and mangrove estuaries of Tampa Bay. Capt. John's inshore fly fishing trips target snook, redfish, trout, tarpon and more! 
What to learn from a master certified fly casting instructor? Let Capt. John show you the fly fishing techniquesand you'll be on the waters of Tampa Bay Florida catching snook, redfish, trout, tarpon, and more on flies in no time! Book a class today! Tampa Bay Florida Fly Fishing Guide
Welcome to Redfish Landing and Guide Service by Capt. John Hand and his wife Leslie. Located in the south shore of Tampa Bay, Redfish Landing is a fly fisherman's oasis. Surrounded by beautiful mangrove estuaries, the Captain specializes in fly fishing and light tackle targeting inshore sports fish : snook, redfish, trout, tarpon, and more. Whether you're looking for a couple hours of fly casting instruction, or a multiple day fly fishing vacation in a bed and breakfast, you'll find the right fly fishing trip at the Redfish Landing.
- Licensed US Coast Guard Charter Boat Captain and Insured
- Member of the Florida Guides Association
- Member of the Federation of Fly Fisher Guide Association
- FFF Master Certified Fly Casting Instructor
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11 August 2011
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Fishing Reports
Yes, August is here and the Tarpon have returned to the rivers and back country.
Lynn Skipper had fun with his 10wt outfit on Sunday morning tackling a 50# tarpon in the river.
Tarpon are active at sunrise and snook will be biting at night going into the full moon.
Get on the Water ---
Bend a Rod !!
Capt John Hand
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08 July 2011
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Versatility can turn a poor fishing day into a productive fishing adventure.
Rich and Gin Ford traveled from Bristol, England to join Leslie and I on Big Pine Key. Hopefully, to hook up on their first tarpon. We cast to some big boys on the oceanside only to be frustrated by their refusals.
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21 January 2011
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Well actually I can!
A woman’s touch! Third time’s the charm! If at first you don’t succeed!
Leslie’s fuchsia
....take your pick.
A friend had joined me on two different occasions to target Bonnet Head Sharks on the fly. We were trying a new shrimp pattern I had tied for sharks. On both occasions we had a pick- up when we first arrived on the flat. Both times the sharks picked up the fly, but we were unable to get a good hook-set. On the second trip I had tweeked the fly, adding bright orange legs, a rattle, and more weight to make the fly sink faster. The fly needs to sink to the bottom quickly, so the shark can swim over it and pick it up. On the second trip we had a few more follows than we did on the first trip.
So back to the drawing board! I felt the fly and hook were too big.
