Name: Tiki Bay Charters
Address: Sarasota, FL
Price range: $675 - $1150

About Your Guide

John Herzig

Independent Guide

Veteran

Talkative

Beginner Oriented

Instructional

Comfortable

Laid-back

Quality

Captain John “Ozzy” is a Master Captain born and raised in Florida. A army veteran who is married and a father of 5 turned his passion into a career fishing the waters of Sarasota bay, Tampa bay, and the Golf of America. Living on the very waters fished, nothing is as intimate as operating from a home based dock with a tiki bar attached.

About Your Guide

John Herzig

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

12 foot hammerhead

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fish tacos blackened with mango salsa

What’s your favorite band?

Ozzy Osbiurne

What’s your favorite movie?

The Jerk

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

12 foot hammerhead

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fish tacos blackened with mango salsa

What’s your favorite band?

Ozzy Osbiurne

What’s your favorite movie?

The Jerk

What’s your favorite sports team?

Boston Bruins

What’s your drink of choice?

Miller Lite

What was your last halloween costume?

Ozzy Osbourne

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Hair

How did you get started guiding?

Talking to a few friends who guide.

What makes you different from other guides?

I care for the overall experience of the guest by getting to know them a little and making the trip memorable.

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Inshore/Nearshore

NEW Sarasota, FL 1 - 4 People 4 - 8 Hours From $675

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

Fishing for speckled trout, red fish, and snook on the flats of Sarasota bay, to going up to 9 miles off shore in the Gulf of America to catch snapper, grouper, cobia and king mackerel. We will get you on fish. Our boat is new and comfortable to fish 4 guest plus crew. Feel free to bring snacks ( no bananas) due to fishing superstitions, and no red chips like Doritos or takis, turn fiberglass and upholstery red. Keep in mind the average travel distance from the dock to fishing locations varies from 20 minutes to an hour to and from. If the crew is cleaning your catch please allow 30 minutes or more of trip time to do so when choosing your trip duration. We can fillet, bone and skin your catch at the dock. Bring something to transport the fish home in, we can provide ice.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Languages

English

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2026
Boat Length: 26'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2026
Boat Length: 26'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 350
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Live wells, power pole, fishfinder, trolling motor, radio, epirb, cooler, fish box.