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Samuel Festa

Independent Guide
Talkative
Intense
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Captain Samuel was born into a generational fishing family in Southern New Jersey, venturing to the offshore canyons of the Northeast, offshore fishing up and down the east coast, and spent a lot of time with his grandfather fishing on Big Pine Key as a kid and young adult. With over 10 years of professional experience, his deep knowledge of Key West and the surrounding waters plays a big part in his ability to find fish and provide quality charters, 365 days a year. When not fishing with clients, Sam loves to take his wife and two daughters, ages 1 and 3, to pass on the love of fishing he found at a young age.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Samuel Festa

Samuel Festa

Independent Guide
Captain Samuel was born into a generational fishing family in Southern New Jersey, venturing to the offshore canyons of the Northeast, offshore fishing up and down the east coast, and spent a lot of time with his grandfather fishing on Big Pine Key as a kid and young adult. With over 10 years of professional experience, his deep knowledge of Key West and the surrounding waters plays a big part in his ability to find fish and provide quality charters, 365 days a year. When not fishing with clients, Sam loves to take his wife and two daughters, ages 1 and 3, to pass on the love of fishing he found at a young age.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
I’ve been a part of some giant catches, including 900 lb blue marlin, 800 lb bluefin tunas, and countless monster sharks
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Grouper Curry
What’s your favorite band?
Sturgil Simpson
What’s your favorite movie?
Pulp Fiction

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
I’ve been a part of some giant catches, including 900 lb blue marlin, 800 lb bluefin tunas, and countless monster sharks
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Grouper Curry
What’s your favorite band?
Sturgil Simpson
What’s your favorite movie?
Pulp Fiction
What’s your favorite sports team?
Any Philly sports team
What’s your drink of choice?
Sweet Tea
What was your last halloween costume?
Freddy Flinstone
What do you want for Christmas this year?
a Lingred Pitman Electric reel
How did you get started guiding?
A passion turned into a career
What makes you different from other guides?
Unwavering determination, I always want to catch fish and make the trip memorable even more than the clients do
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