Capt Darrel Thomas
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Introducing Capt. Darrel Thomas
Capt. Darrel Thomas started fishing at age 5 with his family all over Northern California. He got his love of fishing from his father. From ages 11-25, Darrel played competitive baseball. After graduating high school, he received a baseball scholarship to attend Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. His promising career as a pitcher was derailed after suffering a shoulder injury in 1991.
Darrel always said once his baseball career was over, that he would go into broadcasting…so he enrolled in broadcasting school. After graduating, he worked in radio and started a successful DJ entertainment company in the San Francisco Bay Area. His DJ entertainment company grew to include voice-over recordings, sound reinforcement, and audio production. After 15 yrs, Darrel sold the business and relocated to Central Florida in 2002…he quickly regained his childhood love of fishing.
To fuel his competitive spirit, Darrel began fishing bass tournaments in 2009. In 2010, he was chosen to be an FLW Wal-Mart Fishing Ambassador, where he acted as a consultant during their Spring Fishing Expo. In 2011, he won his first Walmart BFL tournament on Lake Toho, FL. He has written five (5) fishing-related articles for Coastal Angler Magazine (Lakeland, FL edition) and the Winter Haven Sun newspaper.
Darrel moved to Texas in 2012. He became a member of the Dallas Bass Hookers Fishing Club and competed in monthly club-sponsored tournaments. He also competed in a variety of other bass fishing circuits including B.A.S.S, F.L.W, Bass Champs, and Texas Team Trail.
Darrel moved back to Central Florida in 2018, where he resumed his fishing career. As well as becoming a bass fishing guide, he is currently a member of the Tampa Bay Bassmasters. He continues to compete in bass club tournaments and other regional bass tournament trails.
His Passion for the Sport.
Capt Darrel Thomas
Amenities:
- Fishing Chairs
- GPS & Fishfinder
- Life Jackets
- Catch and Release Allowed
- Cooler, Ice, Bottled Water
About this Tour:
- Boat Specs: 21+ ft
- Boat Capacity: 3 People
- All Fishing Equipment
- Boat & Fuel
- Photos
Fishing Techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Livebait
- Fly Fishing
- Artificial Lures
Fishing Equipment:
- Spinning Rods
- Baitcasting Rods
- Left & Right Handed
- Fly Rods (request only)
- Braid & Mono Line
Capt Darrel’s Fishing Options – Book Online
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT CAPT DARREL
3/4 day with Capt Darrel
Great Guide,Great experince,
1st fishing trip to Florida
Had a Great Time
Amazingly patient
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