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Wade Osborne

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 27 years of exp.
Talkative
Instructional
Adventurous
Quality
Choose wisely! Few fishing guides provide Wade’s level of customer service, expert instruction, and premium tackle to their clients. His 27 years of guiding full-time on Florida’s west coast has propelled him to one of the top guides in the Tampa Bay region.

Experience world-class light tackle spin, fly or plug inshore sportfishing for snook, redfish, seatrout and more. Most charters are provided with spinning gear, but fly and bait casting tackle is available upon request.

Whether Wade is guiding one or six anglers to some of the world’s best inshore fishing, you’ll never catch him fishing himself or sitting on his butt. That’s because he’s too busy chumming, rigging, baiting hooks, and releasing fish.

Wade prides himself as being the hardest working fishing guide in the industry and remains on his feet tirelessly during your entire charter making sure you have the very best fishing experience available.

You’ll be fishing in comfort aboard a custom built 24’ Sheaffer boat with enough room for up to six anglers at any single time. There’s also a large fish box, cooler for...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Wade Osborne

Wade Osborne

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 27 years of exp.
Choose wisely! Few fishing guides provide Wade’s level of customer service, expert instruction, and premium tackle to their clients. His 27 years of guiding full-time on Florida’s west coast has propelled him to one of the top guides in the Tampa Bay region.

Experience world-class light tackle spin, fly or plug inshore sportfishing for snook, redfish, seatrout and more. Most charters are provided with spinning gear, but fly and bait casting tackle is available upon request.

Whether Wade is guiding one or six anglers to some of the world’s best inshore fishing, you’ll never catch him fishing himself or sitting on his butt. That’s because he’s too busy chumming, rigging, baiting hooks, and releasing fish.

Wade prides himself as being the hardest working fishing guide in the industry and remains on his feet tirelessly during your entire charter making sure you have the very best fishing experience available.

You’ll be fishing in comfort aboard a custom built 24’ Sheaffer boat with enough room for up to six anglers at any single time. There’s also a large fish box, cooler for
beverages, and a fighting chair (available upon request) for the mobility impaired.

When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, Wade uses only the best. G-Loomis, Bull Bay, Sage, Tibor, Van Staal, and Penn are included in the price. All the needed fishing licenses for your trip are provided also.

You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during your trip and Wade will fillet them at no extra charge.

Kids are encouraged, so feel free to make your lasting memories a family experience.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Tarpon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Snook
Whats your favorite movie?
JAWS

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Tarpon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Snook
Whats your favorite movie?
JAWS
How did you get started guiding?
Winning lots of tournaments!
What makes you different from other guides?
Whether I’m guiding one or six anglers to some of the world’s best inshore fishing, you’ll never catch me fishing myself or sitting on my butt. That’s because I’m too busy chumming, rigging, baiting hooks and releasing fish. I pride myself as being the hardest working fishing guide in Tampa Bay, so I remain on my feet tirelessly during your entire charter making sure you have the very best fishing trip experience available.

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Recent Reviews of Afishionado Guide Services

5.0
based on 12 reviews

Jacob

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Wade did great! He put us on fish within the first 20 minutes of being on his boat and we were catching fish the entire trip. He did great helping our kids learn how to catch and reel in the fish.

Jacob

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Wade did great! He put us on fish within the first 20 minutes of being on his boat and we were catching fish the entire trip. He did great helping our kids learn how to catch and reel in the fish.

Rick

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We had a great day with Capt Wade, he was very professional and knowledgeable and shared his experiences with us. We caught Snook, Redfish, and Speckled Trout in numbers and size to satisfy our needs until next time. His lunch recommendation to cook our catch was awesome too.

Rick

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We had a great day with Capt Wade, he was very professional and knowledgeable and shared his experiences with us. We caught Snook, Redfish, and Speckled Trout in numbers and size to satisfy our needs until next time. His lunch recommendation to cook our catch was awesome too.

Rachel

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We had a great fishing trip with Captain Wade. I booked our trip for my boyfriend’s 40th birthday for us, and 3 of his friends. Wade had everything we needed and more and provided a fun and laid back experience. We all caught a handful of fish, myself included, who had never fished before. I highly recommend!!

Rachel

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We had a great fishing trip with Captain Wade. I booked our trip for my boyfriend’s 40th birthday for us, and 3 of his friends. Wade had everything we needed and more and provided a fun and laid back experience. We all caught a handful of fish, myself included, who had never fished before. I highly recommend!!

Jason

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Captain Wade was incredible. He exposed us to several different species of fish and was very educational. A huge manatee and even sting rays gave us appearances. Definitely worth while. Thank you sir!!!

Jason

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Captain Wade was incredible. He exposed us to several different species of fish and was very educational. A huge manatee and even sting rays gave us appearances. Definitely worth while. Thank you sir!!!

Joseph

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Great Captain… Last minute trip…. 1st time saltwater fishing for my daughter…..knowledgeable and personable…. Found fish in tough conditions… Will book with him again…. Don’t think I can give a better endorsement than that!

Joseph

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Great Captain… Last minute trip…. 1st time saltwater fishing for my daughter…..knowledgeable and personable…. Found fish in tough conditions… Will book with him again…. Don’t think I can give a better endorsement than that!

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