About Us
Panama’s premier
fly-fishing destination
The Drift Boat Tarpon Club is exactly what it sounds like — a fly-fishing operation built around drift boats and big, wild tarpon in a place no one expected them to be.
When the Panama Canal was built, humans didn’t just create a shipping route… they accidentally opened the door for tarpon to slip into the Pacific. And they didn’t just show up — they thrived. Today, the same fish you’d chase in the Atlantic are reproducing and abundant on the Pacific side of Panama.
That’s where we come in.
We’re the first all-inclusive tarpon fly-fishing lodge in the world to run drift boats for these fish. Our program takes everything we love about western-style streamer fishing — the boats, the angles, the shots — and drops it into a tropical river system loaded with tarpon, snook, and machaca.
If you like pounding banks and moving water in Colorado, this is that… just with fish that pull a whole lot harder.
We’re proud to be Panama’s premier fly-fishing destination — small, authentic, guide-run, and built entirely around one thing: giving anglers a truly unique way to chase tarpon.
About Us
DRIFT BOAT TARPON FISHING.
Tyler John Morris
A Life Built Around Fly Fishing, Family, and Adventure
My name is Tyler John Morris, and I am proud to call Grand Junction, Colorado, my hometown. Growing up in Colorado, hunting and fishing have always been central to my life. For the past ten years, I have worked as a professional fly fishing guide, sharing my passion for the outdoors and the art of angling with clients from all walks of life.
Seventeen years ago, I met my wife, who hails from Panama. Our meeting not only changed my life but also opened up new horizons for my passion. Through her, I discovered the incredible opportunities for fly fishing in Panama, and I began traveling and exploring the country’s unique waters. Together, we have two wonderful children and have fully embraced a lifestyle that bridges both of our home countries.
We have chosen to split our lives between Panama and Colorado, allowing our family to continue our shared enthusiasm for the fly fishing industry in both places. This passion inspired us to found the Drift Boat Tarpon Club in Panama, a venture dedicated to providing unforgettable angling experiences and promoting sustainable fishing practices in the region.
In addition to my work in Panama, I am a licensed outfitter in the state of Colorado. I guide on the iconic Colorado River as well as several Stillwater lakes, ensuring that anglers have access to some of the best fly fishing opportunities in the American West.
Whether in the mountains of Colorado or the tropical waters of Panama, I am dedicated to sharing my love for fishing, adventure, and family with others—helping to foster the next generation of passionate anglers.
A Lodge Built for Anglers
We’re not a resort with a fishing option — we’re a fishing lodge, and that’s the whole point. Small group sizes, comfortable casitas, great food from local hands, and a crew that’s fully invested in giving you a memorable week on the water.
We keep things simple, personal, and focused on what matters:
good people, good food, and a river full of fish!