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Matt Hodges

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Capt Matt has been a captain for 27 years and a fisherman for 45 years. He has extensive knowledge for the Volusia Ciuhty waters as well as the entire state. World Records and many grand slams from Atlantic to Gulf to Pacific. Capt. Matt enjoys teaching the ways of fishing in the youth. Knowing they are out future.

Fishing all over the Atlantic Coast from Key West to Maine- allows for the diversity of knowledge and know - how and able to adapt to tough situations. Catching 2 Grand Slams (Marlin, Sailfish & Tuna) Fishing the Gulf of America and learning that fishery and also a Grand Slam. Then going to the Pacific and taking that fishery knowledge back home along with yet another Grand Slam!

I Love Fishing - but I love teaching our young ones the sport!

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Matt Hodges

Matt Hodges

Independent Guide
Capt Matt has been a captain for 27 years and a fisherman for 45 years. He has extensive knowledge for the Volusia Ciuhty waters as well as the entire state. World Records and many grand slams from Atlantic to Gulf to Pacific. Capt. Matt enjoys teaching the ways of fishing in the youth. Knowing they are out future.

Fishing all over the Atlantic Coast from Key West to Maine- allows for the diversity of knowledge and know - how and able to adapt to tough situations. Catching 2 Grand Slams (Marlin, Sailfish & Tuna) Fishing the Gulf of America and learning that fishery and also a Grand Slam. Then going to the Pacific and taking that fishery knowledge back home along with yet another Grand Slam!

I Love Fishing - but I love teaching our young ones the sport!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Hammerhead Shark 800lbs
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
BBQ and Burgers
What’s your favorite band?
George Straight is my guy- but I’m enjoying Cooper Allen
What’s your favorite movie?
Indiana Jones or Jaws or James Bond’s

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Hammerhead Shark 800lbs
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
BBQ and Burgers
What’s your favorite band?
George Straight is my guy- but I’m enjoying Cooper Allen
What’s your favorite movie?
Indiana Jones or Jaws or James Bond’s
What’s your favorite sports team?
Jaquars and Bucs
What’s your drink of choice?
Cold and Wet
What was your last halloween costume?
Can’t remember
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Either a new boat or a helicopter
How did you get started guiding?
By fishing all the time and being asked to take people fishing.
What makes you different from other guides?
Kids! They are our future. I enjoy taking the time TJ teach them and involve them in the sport!!!
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Edgewater, Florida
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Edgewater, Florida
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Edgewater, Florida
***Inshore Fishing***
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***Nearshore Fishing***
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Edgewater, Florida
***Nearshore Fishing***
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Edgewater, Florida
Scenery Tour / Dolphin Cruise
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Edgewater, Florida
***Nearshore Fishing***
July 23rd, 2025
Edgewater, Florida
Scenery Tour / Dolphin Cruise
July 23rd, 2025
Edgewater, Florida
***Nearshore Fishing***
July 23rd, 2025
Edgewater, Florida
***Inshore Fishing***
July 23rd, 2025
Edgewater, Florida
***Inshore Fishing***
July 23rd, 2025
Edgewater, Florida
***Nearshore Fishing***
July 23rd, 2025
Edgewater, Florida
Scenery Tour / Dolphin Cruise
July 23rd, 2025
Edgewater, Florida
Scenery Tour / Dolphin Cruise
July 23rd, 2025
Edgewater, Florida
***Inshore Fishing***
July 23rd, 2025
Edgewater, Florida
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