About Your Trip

Flats

Inshore

Jetty

Nearshore

Tarpon fishing only! May- September

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

6 Years of Experience

Laid-back

Comfortable

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Captain Nick is United States Coast Guard (USCG) Licensed and insured as well as first aid certified for your safety on the water. Nick is a Florida native with years of fishing experience in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area.

Start Location

Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL, USA (this guide can be flexible with their start location) | Bodies of water fished: Gulf Of Mexico, Tampa Bay

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2022
Boat Length: 26
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Location

This trip has multiple pickup locations.

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Tackle

You will need your own tackle.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

No live bait provided.

Species

Tarpon

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Cut Bait Fishing, Heavy Tackle Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing, Sight Casting

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: You will be responsible for your own gear. Once you book your trip, we'll connect you directly with Nick to discuss details.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: 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%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 100 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	6 Hours	5 Hours
4 People	$1,100.00	$935.00	$825.00
3 People	$1,100.00	$935.00	$825.00
2 People	$1,100.00	$935.00	$825.00
1 Person	$1,100.00	$935.00	$825.00

Reviews

Chris

Verified Review Fishing

April 26 | Reel Salty Sportfishing

Nick was an amazing captain! He got us on some fish right away! We had a great time!

Andy

Verified Review Fishing

April 5 | Reel Salty Sportfishing

Captain Nick tried his best but the fish just weren't biting. Nick was very nice and knowledgeable we just wish we caught more fish.

Joel

Verified Review Fishing

March 27 | Reel Salty Sportfishing

We had a great experience with Captain Nick! He was very accommodating to me and my 8 and 4 year old. He put us on fish right away, and most important of all he was safe! Great experience.

Max

Verified Review Fishing

March 19 | Reel Salty Sportfishing

Had a great trip with captain nick. Despite the tough conditions we were able to find some fish, will book again.

Jan

Verified Review Fishing

March 12 | Reel Salty Sportfishing

Had a great day fishing with Captain Nick Hughs! Trip started on time with nearly perfect weather. Boat was ready to go with all the bait and tackle we needed. Although the fish were hard to find, we did land a nice Snook. Nick worked his fanny off trying to ...Read More

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