INSANE Tarpon Fishing with Dad

My Dad calls me up and says he has two tickets to see Guns N Roses in Florida. I tell him if I'm gonna fly all the way there from Montana we are going to do some fly fishing, so we link up with guide Paul Ray to hit the Everglades for some absolutely insane tarpon action.

[@jacksonmccormick8867]

Insane shots, awesome b-roll, and all with you dad, best video I’ve seen in a while

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Glad you enjoyed it 🤙🏻 super stoked to experience it with my pops

[@Capt.JorgeMoran]

This is one of the best tarpon trips footage I've seen. And conditions were perfect. So awesome you got to share it with your Dad.

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Its pretty incredible when it all comes together and the stars align. Once in a lifetime trip no doubt!

[@mtunstill1]

I fly fish for trout in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming but nothing is quite as thrilling as fly fishing in the salt. Theses fish kick ass🎣

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Freshwater is fun, but when youre hooked up to a 100lb fish that goes airborne... just a whole different level!

[@georgewcamp]

Awesome!

[@bobeeoh]

So sick. Love a father son fishing trip. Can’t wait to get out with my dad soon.

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Thanks Bo, nothing beats being on the water with your pops.

[@soulofalionhs]

This is absolutely epic.

[@richardfryer6594]

What camera was this shot with?

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Canon R5, C70, and GoPro Hero 9

[@BRADSHIRING]

Yo just thought I'd add a comment I know this is an older video. I lived in Miami for over 30 years and I went to the keys to a seminar that Stu Apte was putting on when he was still alive Stu caught some of the biggest tarpon records on fly ever and I'll never forget the one thing he told me is how he turned them to bring them back to the boat. He didn't lift his rod in the air he put his fly rod down in the water to turn the tarpon under because of the way their skeletal structure is

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Stu Apte is a legend. Makes total sense

[@thomastero4662]

Love how enthusiastic your guide is. He gets more of a hoot when you hook a fish than you do!

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Lol! His stoke level is high. I was just trying to keep it together so I wouldn't lose the fish 😂

[@LouisThiell]

You had a 52min fight with a fish? ?? No way!

[@AlexWood922]

Great Video Will. Where did you stay? ENP is a special place.

[@ronpearce7198]

Thanks for the memories.... In my 70's now and grew up down there, fishing Flamingo. My grandfather fished it before the road was paved going down there. Moved to north-central Florida in 2004 and miss my days down there more than anything. Being there is almost spiritual, it peace and tranquility is beyond words. This is the best video I have seen fishing for tarpon and snook there. I could feel it, smell it, the wind in my face, just awesome. Glad you and your Dad got to experience such a special place.

[@christianstevens9804]

Your dads second fish had one serious coddle padunkle.

[@harrisonbrandt]

Badass video!

[@BRADSHIRING]

Although I have to confess you guys do pretty good just the way you're doing it. Awesome video work I'm a subscriber now can't stop watching your videos

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Thanks for the sub! Glad you dig

[@rosysiau]

Outrageous.

[@CanalLifeSWFL]

insane footage is right! Awesome video...thanks

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FishingWithDamon]

Dang that vid smacked dude fishing season is done here guess I will just have to watch all your videos to compromise 😂

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Thanks bro, please do! 🤙🏻

[@MillonDollarRound]

Look at the fish under the boat at 14:13.. whoa Amazing video bro!

[@PhelpsontheFly]

🤙 pretty insane to witness that behemoth up close. Those fish could be aliens

[@muckincorners]

Unreal video brother - As a fellow Montanan, sometimes I thirst heavily for some saltwater action! Thanks for posting hoss

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Thanks for watching!

[@muckincorners]

@@PhelpsontheFly dude you replying is so fuckin hype - I live in Missoula and I am great friends with Dylan Curley and Connor who you know. We should all go hit lakers soon. We are gonna go hit mission lake next weekend. Stay frosty out there legend and thanks for all your work on this content - this shit is top of the line - Tight Lines Legend

[@mio22223]

You’ve been holding on to this footage since October! Why? Fun seeing you go out with your dad tho

[@peterphelps4111]

To right! William’s schedule is so busy now I’ve been on pins and needles waiting to see that…What a great job he did filming! I guess you knew that Guns N’ Roses concert was in October huh lol

[@PhelpsontheFly]

lol I wanted to get the vid out sooner but had to put some time in to make the edit top notch. Gotta do the footage justice!

[@jeremiahhedeen3879]

Best tarpon footage I have ever seen, amazing!

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Thanks Jeremiah 🤙🏻

[@by.purefilms]

Awsome stuff. Def. planing a trip someday, although it's a long ride from Europe. Anyway ... The only thing which is sad, is the fact that a rock concert with sweaty, stinky and nasty metalheadz squeezing you, is not possible in these days anymore. Good old times ...

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Socially distant rock concerts aren't the same anymore. Sad but at least we can still jam out on our own lol

[@by.purefilms]

@@PhelpsontheFly haha yeah 🤘🏼😝

[@denisburke4083]

Great video

[@norezwan2011]

This is what i want to see.. Very big tarpon good size more than 10 kilo... Amazing non stop bring your line far away... Nice job..

[@paulray6926]

Such a great video and great fishing with you guys! I hope to see you in Louisiana one day to really have some fun!!

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Thanks for an incredible experience Paul, I hope so too! I can only imagine how rad it is down there, might have to make a sequel...

[@_nickhill_]

That was sick! I haven't ever watched more than Tarpon clips, and this definitely has me more intrigued. I definitely know who to guide if the moment arises!

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Glad you enjoyed! Tarpon are a species that every angler should experience in their lifetime. Paul is your guy if you want to find the big ones!

[@ianvineyard3138]

Is your dad Robert Doback from Step Brothers?!? 😂

[@joncothranphotography9375]

INSANE for sure! Thanks!

[@rodneystock8595]

We’re headed to Florida soon. I wish I would be fly fishing for tarpon. Awesome video. We are doing a half day spin fishing charter out of port canaveral.

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Good luck down there! Still sounds super rad. Gotta love just getting out there

[@tonyblacktopful]

That's awesome bro Godbless you and family

[@birkrob]

Nothing like the mosquitoes at the flamingo boat ramp

[@4amwaj]

whats that swimming past at the bottom of the vic there at 00:16 ??

[@BrankoFlyFish]

What was the best fly that worked for you ?

[@flyandfishwithfraser]

Awesome video well done

[@RussShirley1]

Great job on the video guys, well done!

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Thanks man! 🤙🏻

[@ConnorLanman]

The "chasing poon" comment got me lol

[@marconibm33]

AWESOME GUYS 💯❤️🐟🐟

[@ReptiPreston]

Never cease to amaze me Will! Such a great vid, within I was there with you. Cheers!

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Thanks Preston! Thats really the goal, trying to put the viewer in my shoes to experience it with me 🤙🏻

[@Steve_Balboni]

Love ur videos!!!

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Glad you like them! 🤙🏻

[@HookAndAnvil]

Dude, that was some insane action you and your dad got.m to enjoy! Super sick trip, thanks for sharing this, definitely on my bucket list now!

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Glad you liked it man! Trip of a lifetime for me. Doesn't get much better!

[@lowcountrytobackcountryins3049]

That is awesome! What kind of line are you throwing on that Loomis? You were zinging it!

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Thanks man! I’m not sure but I think it was Airflo

[@austingary9943]

Some of the best footage of tarpon rolling I’ve ever seen. If this video doesn’t get you pumped for tarpon season, then nothing will. Awesome video!

[@Dogsrule777]

I love it! Jammin to a little China Grove reeling in that sea monster! Awesome work brotha. ✊🏽🏆

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Thanks dude! Such a fun trip

[@theelevatedangler862]

This video deserves way more likes. Nice work brotha!!!

[@realityobservationalist7290]

How were those knuckles feeling? lol.. that sounded painful. Well done and great video!

[@briannunes1502]

Really great video. Enjoyed watching from your point of view (you stayed really steady!). What a great way to hang with your dad and have this experience together.

[@hotactioncustoms7008]

got to love when plan after plan comes together! amazing job

[@JustinDoveAwesome]

This is incredible. May have to book a trip with Paul with my dad, as well.

[@codylamaar]

I caught one half the size of those fish you guys got and it whooped me

[@oak8728]

What reel was that on the 11wt?

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Tibor

[@nathanrains9292]

Chasing big poon will wear you out...

[@escobar862]

What fly tackle do you use for tarpon?

[@MagnusLindhardt]

Awesome 👏

[@MrKveite1]

That's right, straighten the rod against the fish when it jumps so you remove the entire action from the rod, a bending rod is a LOT smoother to the hookset in the fish than letting it jump entirely on the reel...

[@PhelpsontheFly]

Have you ever heard of “bow to the king?” It’s pretty standard in Tarpon fishing.

[@MrKveite1]

@@PhelpsontheFly yes it is but i am however not so sure how important it is since letting the fish bend the rod IS softer for the hookhold and the leader and the mainline etc...

[@PhelpsontheFly]

​@@MrKveite1 I disagree. When the rod bends, you are increasing the pressure on the hook. It is like loading up a spring. By physically bowing to a jumping tarpon, you are relieving the pressure on the hook. I assure you that any experienced tarpon angler would agree that you bow to the king.

[@MrKveite1]

@@PhelpsontheFly so you mean no give anywhere is better than a give. oh well and i dont thin experienced tarponfishermen KNOW becaus they have all heard that and done that since they hooked their first tarpon and do as told by defaulth....

[@MrKveite1]

@@PhelpsontheFly well another thing for u, u can MAYBE load a 11-12 weight fly rod with 8-9 pound of force when it's bendt but when it's straight u use all the force on the break of the reel wich would normally be a lot more.

[@ryanosborne657]

Awesome video!

[@davidmackinnon6372]

This is awesome!