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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	6 Hours	4 Hours
4 People	$880.00	$715.00	$550.00
3 People	$825.00	$660.00	$495.00
2 People	$770.00	$605.00	$440.00
1 Person	$770.00	$605.00	$440.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

Head out with Captain Matt for an awesome inshore/nearshore experience in New Smyrna Beach, FL! These waters have a very diverse population of inshore species that you can target on your adventures, like Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Mackrel, Jack Crevalle, and Bluefish. Seasonal species like Triple Tail, Tarpon, and Cobia are also around during the summer months! Just let Captain Matt know what you're looking to catch and he will do his best to make it happen!

Captain Matt runs a 22' Sea Chaser center console bay boat. She's powered by a well-maintained Yamaha 150 and a 36v 112lb thrust MinnKota Ulterra I-Pilot trolling motor. This boat features 2 large live wells, a Garmin GPS, a radio with 2 speakers, lots of useful rod holders, a large T-Top that provides lots of shade, and Yeti Coolers that are always loaded down with ice! This boat can accommodate up to 3 guests comfortably and for an extra $50, a fourth person can be added onto the trip.

Captain Matt comes prepared with all the necessary licensing as well as full insurance coverage, all the necessary bait and tackle for the type of fishing that day as well as iced down coolers with nonalcoholic drinks (water, Gatorade, Soda, etc. depending on what Matt has in stock), and you will only use high quality, well maintained Shimano and Penn reels paired up with St. Croix, TFO, and Shimano rods. If you want to bring your own gear that's awesome as well! Just let Captain Matt know in the days leading up to your trip.

Captain Matt is a very passionate angler who prides himself on making sure that no matter what the circumstances of the day might be, you will still have a great time out on the water. Safety is always the number one priority. Captain Matt is very flexible and is willing to do what it takes to make your dream day on the water a reality!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included in this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

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About Your Guide

Captain Matt

Independent Guide

Captain Matt, a fully Licensed USCG Captain. Born and raised in the North Central Florida area and has a lifetime of experience on and around the water. Fishing has always played a major role in his life, and inshore fishing in particular has been his primary expertise. Captain Matt has been living and fishing the Tallahassee area for over 5 years.

About Your Guide

Captain Matt

Independent Guide

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Start Location

2495 Boot Ramp Dr, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

Areas Fished

Flagler Beach
Ormond Beach
New Smyrna Beach

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sea Chaser
Boat Length: 22'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sea Chaser
Boat Length: 22'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 150
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Trolling Motor, Garmin GPS, Radio and Speakers, Rod Holders, T-top, Yeti Coolers

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included in this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Potential Target Species

Black Drum
Bluefish
Cobia
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tripletail

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Fly Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Packing / Extras

Positive Attitude, Polarized Sunglasses, Hat, Sunblock, Bug Spray, Favorite Drinks and Snacks/Lunch, Weather Appropriate Gear, If you have your own gear let Matt know ahead of time! No Black Soled Shoes and No Glass. Licenses, Bait, Tackle, Non Alcoholic Drinks (Water, Gatorade, Soda), High Quality Shimano and Penn Reels, St. Croix, TFO, and Shimano Rods included.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

Reviews

based on 1 review

Randy

Verified Review

March 27

Five stars warranted. Skilled and personable captain with nice boat and gear, plus the requisite “local knowledge.” Did a half day with trip tailored by the captain to match our specific inshore interests and to maximize fishing time. Had continuous action, and it was fun to ...Read More

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

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