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Capt. Bryon with a late season
Bean Point tarpon
First permit on fly from Xcalak, Mexico
Backcountry permit from Islamorada in 30
knot winds
Winter time Tampa Bay snook caught on the fly
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Capt. Bryon Chamberlin
was introduced to the fishing world at the ripe old age of two by his
father, whose military career and various tours of duty gave Bryon the
opportunity to fish in many parts of the United States and in West
Germany. The fishing bug struck home during Bryon's middle and high
school years while living in Fort Walton Beach in Florida's panhandle.
The school week couldn't go by fast enough for Bryon to join his father
on their next weekend fishing adventure.
After high school, Bryon and
his parents moved to Tampa, Florida. Bryon attended college at the
University of South Florida and also received his on the water education
in Tampa Bay at the same time. There were many occasions where he spent
more time in nature's classroom than in the air-conditioned classrooms
at the university. But Bryon eventually graduated college with a B.A. in
Zoology and a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Natural Science/Chemistry.
After college, Bryon landed a
job conducting habitat restoration in Tampa Bay. After two years, and
with a little helpful encouragement from his wife, he decided to follow
his dream of being a professional charter captain. Captain Bryon prides
himself on being a patient, hard-working and enthusiastic guide, and
enjoys introducing clients to a thriving ecosystem surrounded by the
sprawling skyline of a major metropolis.
“Thanks Pop, for always
having the time to take me fishing.”
- Captain Bryon Chamberlin
Years
Guiding Professionally: 6
Years Fly
Fishing: 12
Tournaments Placed:
Tampa CCA
All Release Challenge
1st
Place Fly Rod Division 2003
2nd
Place Fly Rod Division 2004
1st
Place Fly Rod Division 2006
Sarasota
CCA All Release Challenge
1st
Place Fly Rod “Redfish” 2004
1st
Place Fly Rod “Trout” 2005
1st
Place Fly Rod “Redfish” 2007
Sarasota
CCA &
Mangrove
Coast Fly Fishers
Fall Fly
Fishing Challenge
Grand
Champion 2006
Runner Up
2007
1st
Place "Trout" 2008
Red Fly
Tournament
1st Place
Team 2009
Publications:
Saltwater Fly Fishing
Oct/Nov 2005 "Power Charge...Tampa Bay Cobia on the Fly" by Rusty
Chinnis Florida Sportsman
March 2008 "Fool for the City" Fly Fishing for Gold in Urban Tampa Bay
by Rusty Chinnis
Fly Fishing in Salt Waters Nov/Dec 2008 "Challenge of Chassahowitzka" Fly fishing in the
Chassahowitzka Wildlife Refuge by Rusty Chinnis |
