Many people are looking to relax after a long week of work. Some people like to relax in their pool. Others enjoy heading to the beach. Then there is a select group of people that enjoy fishing in their free time.

If you are one of these people and will be in the Tampa Bay Area you may want to consider hiring a Tampa fishing charter. Charter fishing companies can offer a special experience to the average fisherman or the most experience angler.

Experienced charter Captains can bring you extra action on the water. They are aware of the "hot spots"; day after day they are on the water and know here to find the fish. Not only do they offer a great fishing experience but they also can bring you to the most serene and beautiful places.

Hiring a fishing charter makes it easy for you while on vacation. A charter trip will usually include live bait, lures, tackle, rods/reels, fishing licenses, cooler and ice. This makes the fishing trip much more hassle free, as you don’t need to worry about all of these items.

Fishing in the Tampa Bay area is filled with excitement. Tarpon one of the Gulf of Mexico’s best game fish fill the waters in spring. Your Tampa fishing charter Captain knows what bait to use and where to locate the Tarpon. Tarpon are known to fly out of the water and due spectacular spins when hooked, making then a pure pleasure to reel in.

Once the fight is over and you have reeled in your catch, you need to decide what to do with it. Traditionally, you will have your photo taken with your prize. Tarpon are not a fish usually eaten but others fish you catch you can have the crew clean and place on ice so you can enjoy a fresh caught dinner, or release them back into the ocean to spawn more great fish for your next trip.

Tampa Fishing Charters are both exciting and exuberating. When you are catching fish, visiting beautiful areas and are having fun you realize charter fishing is well worth it.