Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

If you are looking to spend a day on the Indian River, Mosquito Lagoon, or further out exploring the nearshore waters beyond Ponce Inlet area let Captain Todd take you out on the water for an epic experience.

Captain Todd runs inshore and backcountry fishing trips that can yield the likes of Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout & Snook.

If weather conditions cooperate Captain Todd also offers nearshore trips in the spring, summer & early fall out of Ponce Inlet for Tarpon, Snook, Bull Redfish Shark and the occasional Barracuda.

You will be fishing from a brand new 24ft Skeeter bay boat. The waters you will see are portions of the Inter-Coastal Waterway which runs up the inside of the barrier islands on the Atlantic coast.
You can go sight fishing and try out his custom spinning or bait casting rods for a light tackle adventure you are certain to enjoy. If you like fishing on the fly, the captain can accommodate you, just let us know in advance.

The boat is equipped with Garmin & Lowrance Electronics, 8′ Power Pole anchors, Engel Coolers and life jackets for everyone.

Captain Todd is on the Pro Staff of company’s like “PowerPole“, “Florida Fishing Products“, “MHX Rods“, “Engel Coolers“, “THMarine“, “Gambler Lures“, “Bob’s Jack Plates” you will be using the best available equipment. The captain will furnish FFP Reels, MHX custom rods, live bait, and lures. Bottled water is served on board, but you can also bring your own favorite beverage. Make sure to bring food, pack sunblock, a cap, shades (preferably polarized if sight fishing), and comfortable clothes. The fishing license is included for saltwater trips only. Note that you can keep your fish, but catch and release is encouraged.

These fisheries are solid year round. All that changes is whats hot, if you want to practice inshore angling, Captain Todd has the skills to help you out. Book a trip, and come catch your fish!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty

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.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours
1 Person	$450.00	$650.00
2 People	$450.00	$650.00
3 People	$500.00	$700.00
4 People	$550.00	$750.00
5 People	$600.00	$800.00
6 People (Second Boat)	$1,000.00	$1,400.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$1,100.00	$1,500.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$1,100.00	$1,500.00
9 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00	$1,600.00
10 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00	$1,600.00

Pay 20% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

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Todd V.

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Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Independent Guide 41 years of exp.

Veteran

Talkative

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quality

Laid-back

About Your Guide

Todd V.

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

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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Start Location & Lodging Options

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Areas Fished

Ponce de Leon Inlet
Indian River North
New Smyrna Beach
Ponce Inlet Beach

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Skeeter Bay SX240
Year Built: 2022
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Skeeter Bay SX240
Year Built: 2022
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Garmin Electronics, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Minn Kota Trolling Motor with SpotLock, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty

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.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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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
Fly Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Fishing License, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle included.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 8 reviews

Nicole

Verified Review

July 23

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

Verified Review

July 23

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Trip: 3 hour AM Quick Trip

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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Paul

Verified Review

February 29

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

Verified Review

February 29

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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Trip: 1/2 Day from River Breeze

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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Natalie

Verified Review

August 22

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

August 22

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Trip: 3 hour AM Quick Trip

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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Jessica

Verified Review

July 1

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

Verified Review

July 1

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Trip: New Smyrna Beach Evening Fishing

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

Verified Review

June 19

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

Verified Review

June 19

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

Verified Review

June 7

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

Verified Review

June 7

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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

Verified Review

May 10

We had a nice experience with Captain Todd.

Olga

Verified Review

May 10

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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Chad

Verified Review

March 30

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

Chad

Verified Review

March 30

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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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

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