Why do other guides say that the pass is the best bet to catch a tarpon?
Because that is where they like to fish. Don’t take the “Boca Grande bait and switch”! Most all tarpon guides advertise “sight fishing”, “fishing the flats and beaches” etc. When in reality they only fish in Boca Grande Pass. If they mention fishing the pass, that is where you will end up. Trust me some things never change.