PHATFISH KAYAK CHARTERS

About Phatfish

Derick Burgos has over 20 years experience fishing, was born in Hialeah, Fl. and spent all his summers in Puerto Rico as a kid where his addiction for fishing began. Soon after moving to Tampa Bay he was introduced to kayak fishing and has not stopped since. His passion for fishing lead him to guiding where he can share that passion with others. In addition to guiding, he is also a successful tournament angler with several wins and top 3 placings. He is currently the Kayak Fishing Classics series leader and on his way to victory. As proud owner of Phatfish Kayak Charters he is determined to instruct clients to follow the same path of success that has made him the angler he is today.

Derick also writes reports for several online sites such as; the online fisherman, Captain Joe Fishing and the Phatfish Kayak website. In addition to, writing, Derick is also involved in organizations such as the Anclote Key anglers, Hard Core Kayak Anglers and the soon to be released Operation Stillwaters.

Due to his hard work and dedication, Capt.s Tim Whitfield and Billy Turney brought him on board to join Team Slot Limit Kayak Division. Other sponsors include the Capt. Joe Hebert staff and Ohero.

Tournament status includes Stinky Joe’s Trout Tournament, Anclote Key Anglers Sheaphead Tournament, P. T. Assimack, H.C.K.A. 10 Team Tournament Series and the Kayak Fishing Classics.

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