Florida tarpon fishing is one of Capt. Butch Rickey's favorite passtimes. One of Florida's top full time tarpon fishing guides, he spent much of his youth fishing around Sanibel and Captiva Islands in Pine Island Sound. He also has years of experience fishing the waters of Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor. His knowledge of the local waters, years of experience, and strong work ethic, combine to give you a fishing experience you'll never forget.
Capt. Butch's tunnel-hull Pro-Cat flats boats are unbelievably stable and roomy platforms that will add to your fishing fun. They are powered by Yamaha 150 motors, and will run and float in unbelievably shallow water. They will get you to where the fish are quickly, safely, quietly, and in comfort.
So, come along with Capt. Butch Rickey and enjoy an angling adventure on "the BarHopp'R" Web Page. You'll find boundless fishing stories, tips, secrets, and other information in the "Weekly Fishing Reports", "Customer Testimonials", "Angler of the Month","Angler of the Year", "Newsletters", "Highlights", "Articles and Recipes", and "Fish Species Description" sections of this Site.
