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Pricing Matrix

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

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, Nearshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

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

About Your Trip

If you are looking to spend a day on the Indian River, Mosquito Lagoon, or further out exploring the nearshore waters beyond Ponce Inlet area let Captain Todd take you out on the water for an epic experience.

Captain Todd runs inshore and backcountry fishing trips that can yield the likes of Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout & Snook.

If weather conditions cooperate Captain Todd also offers nearshore trips in the spring, summer & early fall out of Ponce Inlet for Tarpon, Snook, Bull Redfish Shark and the occasional Barracuda.

You will be fishing from a brand new 24ft Skeeter bay boat. The waters you will see are portions of the Inter-Coastal Waterway which runs up the inside of the barrier islands on the Atlantic coast.
You can go sight fishing and try out his custom spinning or bait casting rods for a light tackle adventure you are certain to enjoy. If you like fishing on the fly, the captain can accommodate you, just let us know in advance.

The boat is equipped with Garmin & Lowrance Electronics, 8′ Power Pole anchors, Engel Coolers and life jackets for everyone.

Captain Todd is on the Pro Staff of company’s like “PowerPole“, “Florida Fishing Products“, “MHX Rods“, “Engel Coolers“, “THMarine“, “Gambler Lures“, “Bob’s Jack Plates” you will be using the best available equipment. The captain will furnish FFP Reels, MHX custom rods, live bait, and lures. Bottled water is served on board, but you can also bring your own favorite beverage. Make sure to bring food, pack sunblock, a cap, shades (preferably polarized if sight fishing), and comfortable clothes. The fishing license is included for saltwater trips only. Note that you can keep your fish, but catch and release is encouraged.

These fisheries are solid year round. All that changes is whats hot, if you want to practice inshore angling, Captain Todd has the skills to help you out. Book a trip, and come catch your fish!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

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

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

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About Your Guide

Captain Todd

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 41 yrs of exp.

Veteran

Talkative

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quality

Laid-back

About Your Guide

Captain Todd

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 41 yrs of exp.

Captain Todd began fishing as a very young child mostly fishing with his Grandfather until he was old enough to ride his bike to the local pond or river. At about 8 or 9 years old he and his younger brother would ride over 10 miles each way to fish in the river which ran through the town that they grew up in Washington State. As a young teen, that bike and a couple of others got real work outs, If it wasn’t Harvest Trout (Sea Run Cutts) or Jack Salmon, Summer/Winter Steelhead and the annual runs of Salmon (coho & Chinook) that took place each fall it would be the Trout, Perch, Bluegill, Crappie and occasional Large Mouth Bass that occupied the local lakes.

After a stint in the US Navy in the mid 70’s Captain Todd returned to his Pacific NW home and resumed the outdoor life he had loved so much as a youngster. After a couple of years back he began college at a local community school and then finished up his degree at WSU in Vancouver, WA. After college he had the opportunity to go to work for one of the PNW’s premium fishing rod manufacturers. After spending 20 years there as a manufacturing engineer and the company rod and blank designer he moved to Florida to work for a local fishing rod component distributor. He immediately began fishing the local estuaries (Mosquito Lagoon & Indian River)it took about 2 seconds to become addicted to sight fishing for the elusive Redfish in the Lagoons. It was almost like hunting but with a fishing rod, push pole and polarized sun glasses. This is where Captain Todd resides today, He custom builds every rod on his boat to make sure of the quality and setup for the customer’s satisfaction, and invites you to come down and stalk the flats and bays with him hunting reds on the Space Coast.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Columbia river white sturgeon - 1200 lb

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Sheepshead

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Columbia river white sturgeon - 1200 lb

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Sheepshead

Whats your favorite band?

Creedance Clearwater revival

Whats your favorite movie?

True grit

Whats your favorite sports team?

Oregon ducks

Whats your drink of choice?

Bourbon

What was your last halloween costume?

Car hop

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Fishing reel

How did you get started guiding?

Just the love of fishing and I enjoy spending time with people.

What makes you different from other guides?

I think I'm able to look at the fishing differently because of working in the tackle industry for over 30 years

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Start Location

Boat Ramp Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, United States

Areas Fished

Ponce de Leon Inlet
Indian River North
Flagler Beach
Ormond Beach
New Smyrna Beach

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Skeeter Bay SX240
Year Built: 2022
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Skeeter Bay SX240
Year Built: 2022
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Garmin Electronics, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Minn Kota Trolling Motor with SpotLock, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

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

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Potential Target Species

Black Drum
Blacktip Shark
Bonito
Kingfish
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout

Techniques

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

Packing / Extras

Fishing License, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle 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 2 reviews

Chad

Verified Review

March 30

Captain Todd did a great job. Can’t wait to come back to go again

Paul

Verified Review

February 29

Putting the weather aside we had a great afternoon out with Todd. Fishing various methods in several locations catching 4 different species. Would definitely recommend Todd.

Trip: 1/2 Day from River Breeze

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

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.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!