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Belleair, Florida
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Robert Erickson

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Meet Captain Bob! Originally from New Jersey, Bob grew up fishing both nearshore and offshore in the Atlantic, targeting species like tuna, fluke, and striped bass. With a lifelong passion for boats and fishing, Bob earned is USCG Master Captains License and has been working on fishing charters since 2010. After earning his Marine Service Technology degree, he moved to Clearwater Beach, Florida in 2020. In his free time, Bob enjoys fishing with his wife and two sons

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Robert Erickson

Robert Erickson

Independent Guide
Meet Captain Bob! Originally from New Jersey, Bob grew up fishing both nearshore and offshore in the Atlantic, targeting species like tuna, fluke, and striped bass. With a lifelong passion for boats and fishing, Bob earned is USCG Master Captains License and has been working on fishing charters since 2010. After earning his Marine Service Technology degree, he moved to Clearwater Beach, Florida in 2020. In his free time, Bob enjoys fishing with his wife and two sons
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Bluefin Tuna
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Smoked bbq ribs or a pork butt
What’s your favorite movie?
Forrest Gump

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Bluefin Tuna
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Smoked bbq ribs or a pork butt
What’s your favorite movie?
Forrest Gump
What’s your favorite sports team?
Baltimore Ravens
What’s your drink of choice?
Monster zero sugar
How did you get started guiding?
I was 13 when I started as a deckhand
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Deep Sea Fishing in Belleair

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36 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,600
Fishing in Destin
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Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Belleair

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36 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,200
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Belleair

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36 ft 1 - 12 People From $800

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Potential Target Species

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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Type of Fishing

Deep Sea

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