THE ATLAS · The King
Tarpon on Fly — Homosassa, FL
Destination: Homosassa / Crystal River, FLNights: 3Group: 2–6Season: May, JuneEstimated: $3,200–$5,500/person
The palace flat. 150 lb silver kings cruising gin-clear water. Al Dopirak on the platform, the groom on the bow. Plantation on Crystal River for the decompression.
What You'll Do
Tarpon on fly — Homosassa
150 lb silver kings on the palace flat, sight-casting from a poling skiff. Fly-fishing equivalent of a hole-in-one at Augusta.
Operator: Al Dopirak guide service · Pair with: Plantation on Crystal River.
Boat Cruise
Fishing
Where You Sleep
- · Plantation on Crystal River
Where You Eat
- · Charlie's Fish House
- · Peck's Old Port Cove
Questions
Non-fly-anglers?
This is a pure fly-fishing trip. Spin trips exist elsewhere.
What fly size?
3/0 to 5/0 tarpon flies — tiers like Cockroach, Black Death.
Best guide?
Al Dopirak is the legend. Book 12 months out.
Ready to book the story?
Five quick questions, then we build the full itinerary — lodging, daily schedule, dining, bars, the group-chat message — and drop you into a Trip Room you can share with the crew.