Bottom Line Sportfishing

Clearwater, Florida
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Sam Pitchford

Independent Guide 17 years of exp.
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Captain Sam, based in the vibrant coastal city of Clearwater, Florida, is a dedicated fishing guide with a profound knowledge of the Gulf of Mexico's abundant fisheries. With years of experience and a deep passion for angling, he specializes in providing anglers with exciting and productive fishing experiences. Whether you're targeting snapper and grouper offshore, chasing tarpon in the coastal waters, or exploring the inshore flats for redfish and trout, Captain Sam's local expertise ensures each fishing trip is a thrilling and successful adventure along the picturesque Gulf Coast of Florida.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Sam Pitchford

Sam Pitchford

Independent Guide 17 years of exp.
Captain Sam, based in the vibrant coastal city of Clearwater, Florida, is a dedicated fishing guide with a profound knowledge of the Gulf of Mexico's abundant fisheries. With years of experience and a deep passion for angling, he specializes in providing anglers with exciting and productive fishing experiences. Whether you're targeting snapper and grouper offshore, chasing tarpon in the coastal waters, or exploring the inshore flats for redfish and trout, Captain Sam's local expertise ensures each fishing trip is a thrilling and successful adventure along the picturesque Gulf Coast of Florida.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
300 pound Goliath Grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Blackened fish sandwiches
Whats your favorite band?
Zach Bryan
Whats your favorite movie?
Fury

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
300 pound Goliath Grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Blackened fish sandwiches
Whats your favorite band?
Zach Bryan
Whats your favorite movie?
Fury
Whats your favorite sports team?
Tampa Bay Bucs
Whats your drink of choice?
Water
How did you get started guiding?
Started as a deckhand on a headboat out of high school.
What makes you different from other guides?
Being a true Florida native, and raised knowing the water and boats I have a true passion and drive for what I do.
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Bottom Line Sportfishing Trips

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Deep Sea Fishing 6hr Trip

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31 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100
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Full Day Deep Sea Fishing

100% (5) Guided by Sam
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,600
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Bellair Beach Red Snapper Fishing

100% (5) Guided by Sam
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,000
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Deep Sea Fishing in Belleair Bluffs

Shark Fishing Tampa

100% (5) Guided by Sam
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $950

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Recent Reviews of Bottom Line Sportfishing

5.0
based on 2 reviews

Chris

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It was a great trip and more catching than fishing.

Chris

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It was a great trip and more catching than fishing.
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Zach

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Had a fantastic trip with captain Sam. Did the 5 hour shark charter and had a blast. Landed 5 sharks including 3 full grown bull sharks.

Zach

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Had a fantastic trip with captain Sam. Did the 5 hour shark charter and had a blast. Landed 5 sharks including 3 full grown bull sharks.
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Potential Target Species

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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Topwater Fishing
Trolling

Type of Fishing

Deep Sea

Bottom Line Sportfishing Photo Gallery

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Deep Sea Fishing 6hr Trip
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Grouper Diggin’
Full Day Deep Sea Fishing
May 3rd, 2023
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Grouper Diggin’
Full Day Deep Sea Fishing
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Belleair Bluffs, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing
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Shark Fishing
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May 3rd, 2023
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Shark Fishing
Shark Fishing Tampa
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Hogfish Hunt
Deep Sea Fishing 6hr Trip
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Half Day Deep Sea Fishing
Half Day Deep Sea Fishing
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Offshore Fishing
Half Day Deep Sea Fishing
May 2nd, 2023
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Offshore Fishing
Half Day Deep Sea Fishing
May 2nd, 2023
Belleair Bluffs, Florida
Shark Fishing
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May 19th, 2024
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Hogfish Hunt
Deep Sea Fishing 6hr Trip
May 3rd, 2023
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Grouper Diggin’
Full Day Deep Sea Fishing
May 3rd, 2023
Belleair Bluffs, Florida
Hogfish Hunt
Deep Sea Fishing 6hr Trip
May 3rd, 2023
Belleair Bluffs, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing
Bellair Beach Red Snapper Fishing
May 3rd, 2023
Belleair Bluffs, Florida
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