I just wanted to post a belated welcome to the two newest members of our captains directory. Both are St. Pete Times fishing correspondents and represent the best of the bay area.

Captain Doug Hemmer, in additon to being a Times correspondent is featured on Fox 13's Fish and Chips segment. Capt. Doug fishes a 22ft Seahunt power by a 150hp Yamaha four stroke and services the inshore/neashore areas of Tampa Bay and the surrounding barrier islands.

Captain Hemmer has been fishing our waters for over thirty years and is one of the most recognizable names in the industry. We encourage you to visit his web site www.DougHemmer.com or to contact him to book your fishing charter.

Captain Ed Walker has developed quite a reputation servicing both inshore and offshore clients from the Tarpon Springs area. He has has guided his clients to many tournament wins totalling more than $400,000 in prize money and several IGFA world record.

Capt. Walker fishes both a 31 foot Yellowfin, for offshore trips, and a  23' Dorado for inshore and nearshore clients.

We encourage you to visit his web site www.LightTackleCharters.com to learn more about his services or to contact him directly to book your Tarpon Srpings fishing charter.