Spot Stalker Charters LLC

New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Inshore-Nearshore Run

About Your Guide

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Todd Vivian

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Independent Guide 41 years of exp.
US Veteran Veteran
Talkative
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Quality
Laid-back
Captain Todd began fishing as a very young child mostly fishing with his Grandfather until he was old enough to ride his bike to the local pond or river. At about 8 or 9 years old he and his younger brother would ride over 10 miles each way to fish in the river which ran through the town that they grew up in Washington State. As a young teen, that bike and a couple of others got real work outs, If it wasn’t Harvest Trout (Sea Run Cutts) or Jack Salmon, Summer/Winter Steelhead and the annual runs of Salmon (coho & Chinook) that took place each fall it would be the Trout, Perch, Bluegill, Crappie and occasional Large Mouth Bass that occupied the local lakes.

After a stint in the US Navy in the mid 70’s Captain Todd returned to his Pacific NW home and resumed the outdoor life he had loved so much as a youngster. After a couple of years back he began college at a local community school and then finished up his degree at WSU in...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Todd Vivian

Todd Vivian

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 41 years of exp.
Captain Todd began fishing as a very young child mostly fishing with his Grandfather until he was old enough to ride his bike to the local pond or river. At about 8 or 9 years old he and his younger brother would ride over 10 miles each way to fish in the river which ran through the town that they grew up in Washington State. As a young teen, that bike and a couple of others got real work outs, If it wasn’t Harvest Trout (Sea Run Cutts) or Jack Salmon, Summer/Winter Steelhead and the annual runs of Salmon (coho & Chinook) that took place each fall it would be the Trout, Perch, Bluegill, Crappie and occasional Large Mouth Bass that occupied the local lakes.

After a stint in the US Navy in the mid 70’s Captain Todd returned to his Pacific NW home and resumed the outdoor life he had loved so much as a youngster. After a couple of years back he began college at a local community school and then finished up his degree at WSU in
Vancouver, WA. After college he had the opportunity to go to work for one of the PNW’s premium fishing rod manufacturers. After spending 20 years there as a manufacturing engineer and the company rod and blank designer he moved to Florida to work for a local fishing rod component distributor. He immediately began fishing the local estuaries (Mosquito Lagoon & Indian River)it took about 2 seconds to become addicted to sight fishing for the elusive Redfish in the Lagoons. It was almost like hunting but with a fishing rod, push pole and polarized sun glasses. This is where Captain Todd resides today, He custom builds every rod on his boat to make sure of the quality and setup for the customer’s satisfaction, and invites you to come down and stalk the flats and bays with him hunting reds on the Space Coast.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Columbia river white sturgeon - 1200 lb
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Sheepshead
Whats your favorite band?
Creedance Clearwater revival
Whats your favorite movie?
True grit

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Columbia river white sturgeon - 1200 lb
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Sheepshead
Whats your favorite band?
Creedance Clearwater revival
Whats your favorite movie?
True grit
Whats your favorite sports team?
Oregon ducks
Whats your drink of choice?
Bourbon
What was your last halloween costume?
Car hop
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Fishing reel
How did you get started guiding?
Just the love of fishing and I enjoy spending time with people.
What makes you different from other guides?
I think I'm able to look at the fishing differently because of working in the tackle industry for over 30 years
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Spot Stalker Charters LLC Trips

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in New Smyrna Beach

Inshore Saltwater Run

100% (8)
24 ft 1 - 10 People From $450
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, River in New Smyrna Beach

3 Hour AM Quick Trip

100% (8)
24 ft 1 - 10 People From $300
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, River in Ponce Inlet

Inshore-Nearshore Run

100% (8)
24 ft 1 - 10 People From $300

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Recent Reviews of Spot Stalker Charters LLC

5.0
based on 8 reviews

Natalie

Verified Review

The four of us had a great time fishing with Captain Todd! We did a quick morning trip and it was just enough for all of us to catch a handful of fish. Todd was very knowledgeable and a great guide. Would definitely go again!

Natalie

Verified Review

The four of us had a great time fishing with Captain Todd! We did a quick morning trip and it was just enough for all of us to catch a handful of fish. Todd was very knowledgeable and a great guide. Would definitely go again!
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Response from Todd:
Natalie, you and your family were great. I hope we can do this in the future. regards, Todd

Response from Todd:

Natalie, you and your family were great. I hope we can do this in the future.
regards,
Todd
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Nicole

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Todd was great! Very informative regarding species of fish being caught. He cleaned our fish we kept as well. It was awesome being able to eat fresh catch same day! We will definitely make this an annual event during our beach trip from now on.

Nicole

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Todd was great! Very informative regarding species of fish being caught. He cleaned our fish we kept as well. It was awesome being able to eat fresh catch same day! We will definitely make this an annual event during our beach trip from now on.
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Response from Todd:
Nicole, Thank you and your family. Was a great time. Looking forward to next year. Todd

Response from Todd:

Nicole,
Thank you and your family. Was a great time. Looking forward to next year.

Todd
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Jessica

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Captain Todd is a wonderful fishing guide! My daughter and I chose the sunset fishing excursion and we’re not disappointed! Not only did we get to fish in great spots, we also were cool and comfortable on a beautiful evening. We highly recommend this experience. The memories we made will last us a lifetime. She caught her first salt water fish, and I was excited to see her excitement. ...

Jessica

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Captain Todd is a wonderful fishing guide! My daughter and I chose the sunset fishing excursion and we’re not disappointed! Not only did we get to fish in great spots, we also were cool and comfortable on a beautiful evening. We highly recommend this experience. The memories we made will last us a lifetime. She caught her first salt water fish, and I was excited to see her excitement. The dolphins I saw up close were amazing! Thanks again, Todd!
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Response from Todd:
Jessica, thank you so much. I really enjoyed spending the evening with you guys and it was exciting to have you catch your first Snook. I hope to see you back in the future. Regards, Todd

Response from Todd:

Jessica, thank you so much. I really enjoyed spending the evening with you guys and it was exciting to have you catch your first Snook. I hope to see you back in the future.
Regards,
Todd
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Gregg

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Todd was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful with our group that had a few inexperienced anglers on the boat. Will definitely seek out Todd the next time we are in New Smyrna beach!

Gregg

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Todd was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful with our group that had a few inexperienced anglers on the boat. Will definitely seek out Todd the next time we are in New Smyrna beach!
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Response from Todd:
Gregg, I look forward to getting you out on the water in the future Todd

Response from Todd:

Gregg,
I look forward to getting you out on the water in the future

Todd
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Galan

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Todd was a great Captain!!! Not a disappointment at all ! Me and my family had blast out on the water catching some most beautiful species of fish that you could think of. If your in Dayton Beach Todd is the perfect Captain for your experience!!!

Galan

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Todd was a great Captain!!! Not a disappointment at all ! Me and my family had blast out on the water catching some most beautiful species of fish that you could think of. If your in Dayton Beach Todd is the perfect Captain for your experience!!!
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Response from Todd:
Galan, it was a blast spending the afternoon with you and your family. I look forward to next time. Todd

Response from Todd:

Galan, it was a blast spending the afternoon with you and your family. I look forward to next time.
Todd
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Olga

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We had a nice experience with Captain Todd.

Olga

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We had a nice experience with Captain Todd.
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Response from Todd:
I enjoyed spending the day with you folks as well

Response from Todd:

I enjoyed spending the day with you folks as well
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Paul

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Putting the weather aside we had a great afternoon out with Todd. Fishing various methods in several locations catching 4 different species. Would definitely recommend Todd.

Paul

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Putting the weather aside we had a great afternoon out with Todd. Fishing various methods in several locations catching 4 different species. Would definitely recommend Todd.
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Response from Todd:
Weather will always be an issue and it was great spending time with you.

Response from Todd:

Weather will always be an issue and it was great spending time with you.
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Chad

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Captain Todd did a great job. Can’t wait to come back to go again

Chad

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Captain Todd did a great job. Can’t wait to come back to go again
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Response from Todd:
Looking forward to having you back.

Response from Todd:

Looking forward to having you back.

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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Black Drum
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Good
Good
Good
Good
Blacktip Shark
Good
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Good
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Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Bonito
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
Nurse Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
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
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
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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

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Fly Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Inshore
Jetty
Nearshore
River

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