November Tampa Flats: Sight Fishing the Phillip Burton Shallows

We headed out at 3:30 pm for our November flats fishing trip around the Tampa FL area. The crew was ready to get on the water and try their hand at some shallow water action. Clear conditions throughout the day made for good visibility as we worked the Phillip Burton Wilderness waters. Our group was looking forward to testing their skills in this productive fishing zone, and we guided them as part of our Rate Card new Fees package.

We focused on sight fishing, poling, and shallow water casting techniques during our time on the flats. The crew worked on spotting fish in the shallows and making accurate presentations.

This type of flats fishing trip works really well during November around Tampa FL, especially when you get those clear conditions like we had. The Rate Card new Fees package gives anglers a solid introduction to sight fishing techniques without overwhelming them with too much ground to cover. Whether you're new to flats fishing or have some experience under your belt, this style of trip lets you focus on the fundamentals of shallow water casting and fish spotting. The Phillip Burton Wilderness area provides good opportunities to practice these skills in a more relaxed setting. November timing works out great because the weather tends to cooperate and the fish are active in the shallows. If you're thinking about trying flats fishing or want to sharpen your sight fishing game, this trip gives you a good taste of what shallow water angling is all about. Give us a call if you want to get out there and see what the flats have to offer.