Sarasota Family Fishing Charters

Sarasota, Florida
Kid's Trip

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Scott Tesinsky

Independent Guide 26 years of exp.
Laid-back
Instructional
Adventurous
Quantity
Captain Scott is a Coast Guard-licensed captain and a 3rd generation native Floridian. He was handed down the tradition and local knowledge of fishing Florida waters by both his grandfathers and his father. He has been fishing the local waters for the last 35 years. He has a love for the outdoors and knows the local waters like the back of his hand. He is a proven tournament winner – 1st place 2018 Suncoast Tarpon Shootout, 1st place biggest Tarpon 2017 White Buffalo Suncoast  Tarpon Shootout, with 3rd place most releases, 2016 Suncoast Tarpon Shoot Out 2nd place overall, 2018 Economy Tackle Bass on Fly tournament 1st place. All kids are welcome on his charters, he loves sharing this great fishery and the outdoors with the next generation. The look on their face when they reel in the big one keeps him going! He prides himself on being patient, helpful, attentive and he will do everything he possibly can to make your experience on the water a great one.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Scott Tesinsky

Scott Tesinsky

Independent Guide 26 years of exp.
Captain Scott is a Coast Guard-licensed captain and a 3rd generation native Floridian. He was handed down the tradition and local knowledge of fishing Florida waters by both his grandfathers and his father. He has been fishing the local waters for the last 35 years. He has a love for the outdoors and knows the local waters like the back of his hand. He is a proven tournament winner – 1st place 2018 Suncoast Tarpon Shootout, 1st place biggest Tarpon 2017 White Buffalo Suncoast  Tarpon Shootout, with 3rd place most releases, 2016 Suncoast Tarpon Shoot Out 2nd place overall, 2018 Economy Tackle Bass on Fly tournament 1st place. All kids are welcome on his charters, he loves sharing this great fishery and the outdoors with the next generation. The look on their face when they reel in the big one keeps him going! He prides himself on being patient, helpful, attentive and he will do everything he possibly can to make your experience on the water a great one.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What makes you different from other guides?
My passion for fishing shows and I take pride in being professional, respectful, patient and productive.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What makes you different from other guides?
My passion for fishing shows and I take pride in being professional, respectful, patient and productive.
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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African Pompano
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Blacktip Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Bonnethead Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Cobia
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Gag Grouper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Jack Crevalle
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Kingfish
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Mangrove Snapper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Permit
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Red Grouper
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Redfish
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Sheepshead
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Snook
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Spanish Mackerel
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Tarpon
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Tripletail
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Flats
Inshore
Nearshore

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March 25th, 2022
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Sarasota 3/4 Day Trip - 18’ Sea Fox
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Sarasota 3/4 Day Trip - 18’ Sea Fox
March 25th, 2022
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Sarasota 3/4 Day Trip - 18’ Sea Fox
March 25th, 2022
Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota 3/4 Day Trip - 18’ Sea Fox
March 25th, 2022
Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota 3/4 Day Trip - 18’ Sea Fox
March 25th, 2022
Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota 3/4 Day Trip - 18’ Sea Fox
March 25th, 2022
Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota 3/4 Day Trip - 18’ Sea Fox
April 6th, 2022
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Sarasota 3/4 Day Trip - 18’ Sea Fox
December 28th, 2023
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Sarasota 1/2 Day Trip - 22’ Bulls Bay
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