Episode 111: Capt. Al Dopirak - Homosassa's Greatest
In this episode, we had the great pleasure to speak with one of the
greatest west coast tarpon guides to ever push a skiff. We talked
about world records, growing up as a commercial mullet fisherman,
the Homosassa fishery, and his incredible work ethic &
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Capt. Al Dopirak is arguably the best fishing guide to ever chase
world record tarpon! He and Tom Evans have put more big tarpon in
their boat than anyone. Records are meant to be broken but their
194.5 lb tarpon on 12 pound test is beyond imagination, well mine
anyway! They also caught a 190.5 lb tarpon on 16 pound test that
broke Billy Pate’s 188 lb record that stood for 25 plus years. Tom
Evans has been inducted into the IGFA Hall of Fame, and a very
large part of that success story, unquestionably, has to do with Al
Dopirak. Tom said, “Al is the greatest. I fished with Al for 42-43
years. Best tarpon fisherman I ever fished with. And as a person -
Just the tops!” Dopirak is much more than a great fisherman, he is
a loyal, loving husband, father and friend. When Evans ended up in
the hospital while fishing with Al in 2022, Dopirak stayed with Tom
7 hours a day, never leaving his side. Al’s wife, Penny, and son,
Brian, are his pride and Joy. I’ve been around this game along time
and I can honestly say that you can put Al’s name on that very
short list of, “legendary guides."
world record tarpon! He and Tom Evans have put more big tarpon in
their boat than anyone. Records are meant to be broken but their
194.5 lb tarpon on 12 pound test is beyond imagination, well mine
anyway! They also caught a 190.5 lb tarpon on 16 pound test that
broke Billy Pate’s 188 lb record that stood for 25 plus years. Tom
Evans has been inducted into the IGFA Hall of Fame, and a very
large part of that success story, unquestionably, has to do with Al
Dopirak. Tom said, “Al is the greatest. I fished with Al for 42-43
years. Best tarpon fisherman I ever fished with. And as a person -
Just the tops!” Dopirak is much more than a great fisherman, he is
a loyal, loving husband, father and friend. When Evans ended up in
the hospital while fishing with Al in 2022, Dopirak stayed with Tom
7 hours a day, never leaving his side. Al’s wife, Penny, and son,
Brian, are his pride and Joy. I’ve been around this game along time
and I can honestly say that you can put Al’s name on that very
short list of, “legendary guides."
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