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Steven Herich

Steven Herich
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

Here's some pictures from yesterday and Saturday. We're in season now and looking for my first CE client for 2025. Any help is of course appreciated. 😂🎣🏖️
Steven Herich
Steven Herich Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 day ago
Here's some pictures from yesterday and Saturday. We're in season now and looking for my first CE client for 2025. Any help is of course appreciated. 😂🎣🏖️
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Phil Pegley
Ruskin, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

Warming water has heated up pre-spring fishing With the approach of springtime coming, the fish have been on the move on this warming trend just two weeks ago we were still fixed and a solid winter pattern with excellent catches on hogfish grouper and snapper at winter depth of 45...
Phil Pegley
Phil Pegley Ruskin, Florida Reported: 1 day ago
Warming water has heated up pre-spring fishing With the approach of springtime coming, the fish have been on the move on this warming trend just two weeks ago we were still fixed and a solid winter pattern with excellent catches on hogfish grouper and snapper at winter depth of 45 to 55 feet. There's literally low tides and high skies made for some nice sight fishing opportunities in shore. For some bruiser size cobia When the water rises after these low morning tides The snook and redfish have been to target in the afternoon Using live greenbacks Speckled chop fishing has kept everything going all winter long with greenbacks and shrimp plenty of keeper trout may December and January a big hit with clients that wanted to keep fish. Well, it seems like spring is right around the corner and we should get into some of our best fishing of the year. Let's get you booked in for another great Captains experience
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Dmitri Stefaniwsky

Dmitri Stefaniwsky
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

Temperatures are warming up in Florida and we are getting ready for Spring Break! The warmer water has brought a strong bite. Inshore Grouper has picked up as well as every other species after the deep freeze we had in early January. Inshore I'm concentrating around docks and structure, and...
Dmitri Stefaniwsky
Dmitri Stefaniwsky St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 1 day ago
Temperatures are warming up in Florida and we are getting ready for Spring Break! The warmer water has brought a strong bite. Inshore Grouper has picked up as well as every other species after the deep freeze we had in early January. Inshore I'm concentrating around docks and structure, and lately have been trolling deep diver lures.
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Robert Denbo

Robert Denbo
Trinity, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

Awesome trout bite!!
Robert Denbo
Robert Denbo Trinity, Florida Reported: 1 day ago
Awesome trout bite!!
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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Cold water fishing!! We've been using shrimp for the last month now and the crustacean crushers are chewing good! Plenty of eating fish for our guests plus some fun catch and release groupers. Spring is right around the corner as pilchards are beginning to show up and we will be...
Matt Fueyo
Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 week ago
Cold water fishing!! We've been using shrimp for the last month now and the crustacean crushers are chewing good! Plenty of eating fish for our guests plus some fun catch and release groupers. Spring is right around the corner as pilchards are beginning to show up and we will be switching gears to snook and redfish! King fish season is knocking on the door too!! Book your adventure today!
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James Gibson

James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Things seem to be finally warming up a little and the redfish, sheepshead and trout have been loving it. We even were able to find a few snook.
James Gibson
James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 week ago
Things seem to be finally warming up a little and the redfish, sheepshead and trout have been loving it. We even were able to find a few snook.
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Hank Valencia

Hank Valencia
Seminole, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Took a short trip out to the reef and although the water was cold, the bite was hot! Fishing is great over here, even in the winter - hit us up! Found the Flounder last week not far off the beaches. They were eating cut bait AND soft plastics. The...
Hank Valencia
Hank Valencia Seminole, Florida Reported: 1 week ago
Took a short trip out to the reef and although the water was cold, the bite was hot! Fishing is great over here, even in the winter - hit us up! Found the Flounder last week not far off the beaches. They were eating cut bait AND soft plastics. The winds kept us inside the intracoastal, but we still got some action in the protected waters. Took a nice couple on a half day trip and landed some nice Mango Snapper AND a kicker Tripletail.
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Cody Beckman

Cody Beckman
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Too good not to post… so a client comes in from the eastern shore of Maryland and says he wants to catch snook. Mind you, he has never seen a snook in his life, let alone catch one. So we set out with a clear goal to target big snook...
Cody Beckman
Cody Beckman Tampa, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago
Too good not to post… so a client comes in from the eastern shore of Maryland and says he wants to catch snook. Mind you, he has never seen a snook in his life, let alone catch one. So we set out with a clear goal to target big snook but neither us of, especially me, expected to hook into this absolute behemoth. Most people will never get an opportunity to catch a snook this big and if they do, most people won’t be able to land it. This fish did not make it easy on us; we got her boat side and in the net and she immediately shook her head and ripped a huge hole in the landing net with her gill plates. This is when the chaos ensued. She swam through the net and wrapped the power pole and motor and swam completely under the boat while still being hooked. So I immediately jumped in the water and swam under the boat to secure the fish. I managed to get a good grip on her bottom lip and pull her from under the boat and untangle the mess she got us in. Instead of taking this big fish out of the water in the heat of summer, I kindly but sternly “asked” him to get in the water also for the picture. Fish that big in water temps this hot do not survive if kept of out the water for the normal boat picture “photoshoot”. He didn’t hesitate and jumped in and we got this amazing photo of his fish of lifetime. The rest of the day everyone was smiling from ear to ear and in shock of what had just taken place. A day and fish I’m sure neither of us will ever forget.
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Recent Bay Pines Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great fishing!! Got 30 fish in 4 hours! Had a lot of fun!

    Allayna O. | February 15, 2025

    Trip: 4 hours Fishing trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had an excellent time with Captain John. We went to multiple locations and had really good luck. My wife and grandson had great time listening to Capt. John and caught a lot of fish.

    Marty A. | February 15, 2025

    Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Slam

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    Captain Hank was a wonderful addition to our trip! He was smart, funny and a great conversationalist. The fishing was slow but we knew that with the pre day conversation of wind and murky water. We caught an array of different species including a bonnet head shark. Thanks for making memories with us Hank! See you next trip down from Canada!

    Kelly M. | February 13, 2025

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Steve & crew were great! They kept our lines in the water, and attended to us quickly. The boat was clean and spacious, lots of space to get out of the sun, but maintain a breeze without getting down into the cabin. 100% would recommend you give Reel Deal a shot!

    Tim T. | February 12, 2025

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Tommy is awesome! I searched through all the guides for a Tampa Bay fishing trip. Decided to pick Tommy because he would take take kids. And while my son and I aren't kids, I figured he must be a patient man. Boy was I right! We aren't novice fisherman by any means, but I don't particularly like a judgmental guide. Captain Tommy is great, gave us lots of options. I specifically said we just wanted action, and we sure got that. Seven hour charter under the absolute worst conditions! Absolute low tide with a full moon cycle at the start. We ended up with 52 fish landed.

    John W. | February 12, 2025

    Trip: Tampa Bay Flats, Mangroves & Bay

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Zac was great, I will definitely book him again.

    Yves G. | February 9, 2025

    Trip: Active Duty & Veteran Discount Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip. Took my two boys out and caught fish all day. Great captain! Friendy and engaging. This captain knows all the tricks! Great time, can't wait to do it again.

    Christopher S. | February 9, 2025

    Trip: Gulf Coast Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Taylor was a great guide very knowledgeable and genially loves fishing

    Gary B. | January 31, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Bradenton

  • ★★★★★
    Matt was on top of my trip and super flexible. I had to change a date last minute and he made it work for me. He set me up with Captain Adam who was a phenomenal guide. 12/10 would do this again and recommend to any one who’s interested in catching some awesome fish!

    Alexander S. | January 21, 2025

    Trip: Fishing Fun in the Florida Sun

  • ★★★★★
    Christopher was an excellent guide for me and my ten year old. He was patient, attentive and put us on the sharks! He is also an awesome photographer!

    Heath S. | January 18, 2025

    Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Fishing

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