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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

Welcome aboard! I'm Captain Tim and I'm here to take you fishing in the amazing inshore waters stretching from the Everglades National Park, Ten Thousand Islands north to Pine Island Sound, including Marco Island, Naples, Fort Myers, Sanibel and countless points in between. We welcome all ages and experience levels.

For the serious fishermen, let's load up, fish hard, and go find a load of fish for the cooler or go hunt a trophy. Or both.

For the kids and families we offer safe and educational outings designed to keep everyone busy catching fish, learning about the process, and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

We are a family-owned and operated fishing service. As a father of 3 daughters, some of my fondest memories were made fishing with my girls and exploring all of the Southwest Florida coastal wildlife. After over 2 decades of keeping daughters, their friends and – mother - dry, comfortable, and entertained, I look forward to applying all those years of patience, and gentle boating skills a father is forced to develop, to treat you and your family to the same thing.

For families and kids, I will match our tackle and species to your child’s angling experience. And believe me, not only do kids want to catch a bunch of fish, regardless of size, they love the stories, adventures and follies that stoke their imaginations, make them laugh, anticipate, and appreciate the experience we are providing!

If you want to catch a trophy, I specialize in Big Snook, Redfish, Permit, Tarpon, and of course Sharks! Let' go git one!

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 you.

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 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

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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Pricing Matrix

	3 hours	4 hours	6 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$400.00	$500.00	$700.00	$850.00
2 People	$450.00	$550.00	$700.00	$850.00
3 People	$450.00	$550.00	$700.00	$850.00
4 People	$500.00	$600.00	$750.00	$850.00
5 People	$500.00	$650.00	$800.00	$900.00
6 People	$500.00	$700.00	$800.00	$950.00
7 People (two boats)	$1,000.00	$1,200.00	$1,500.00	$1,700.00
8 People (two boats)	$1,000.00	$1,200.00	$1,500.00	$1,700.00
9 People (two boats)	$1,000.00	$1,300.00	$1,600.00	$1,800.00
10 People (two boats)	$1,000.00	$1,300.00	$1,600.00	$1,800.00
11 People (two boats)	$1,000.00	$1,400.00	$1,600.00	$1,900.00
12 People (two boats)	$1,000.00	$1,400.00	$1,600.00	$1,900.00

Pay $100 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Tim R.

Independent Guide 33 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quantity

About Your Guide

Tim R.

Independent Guide 33 years of exp.

As a Fourth-generation native Floridian, I have spent more than 30 years soaking up the unrivaled fishery that is Southwest Florida. I spent much of my youth fishing everywhere for everything that could be caught in fresh or saltwater in this state. As a true Florida “Native” that has fished every single corner of the state for every single species of fish this great state offers, I knew this region was special the first time I laid eyes on her upon moving here after graduating from the University of Florida. Every time I go out on the water, whether it is the mystery and allure of the 10,000 islands and Everglades, the beautiful beaches and mangrove jungles of Naples and Marco or the grandeur of the Pine Island Sound and all of its Islands, I feel like I am stealing something wonderful from the rest of the world! For the past 30 years I have studied, mastered, and observed the awesome gamefish and wildlife with the eye of a Florida native, and the excitement of kid at the beach for the first time in his life.

The only thing I find more enjoyable than fishing in my “playground” is to take folks like YOU with me so that you can absorb the diverse and lush surroundings that make Southwest Florida such a unique fishery and home to beautiful wildlife. I take great pleasure and great pride in watching my clients stand in awe of what our area has to offer.

No need to worry about finding the fish. As a successful Southwest Florida tournament angler, I’ve found ways to get on the bite when the pressure is at a maximum. You get to take full advantage of my decades of hard-earned experience fishing this entire region.

Come join me aboard my 18’6” Maverick Master Angler as we pursue saltwater inshore legends such as Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Seatrout, Black Drum, Snapper and all kinds of Sharks. You’ll never forget the experience of stalking these fish in waters ranging from the skinniest oyster bars to the fullest mangroves to the deepest passes and shallow wrecks.

— Captain Tim

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

200 pound tarpon, 400 pound jewfish (goliath grouper) 8 foot bull shark

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

Bbq

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

200 pound tarpon, 400 pound jewfish (goliath grouper) 8 foot bull shark

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

Bbq

Whats your favorite band?

Led Zeppelin, Hank Jr, Merle Haggard, Pink Floyd, Chris Stapleton

Whats your favorite movie?

Dances With Wolves, King Kong, A River Runs Through It, On Golden Pond

Whats your favorite sports team?

Forida Gators

Whats your drink of choice?

Grape Gatorade

What was your last halloween costume?

Crown Royal 3 Piece Suit

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Electric Filet Knife

How did you get started guiding?

Fishing and winning tournaments

What makes you different from other guides?

College educated, talkative, full of stories, super relaxed. Had a real job as a General Contractor building high end residential and various commercial project for almost 30 years before chasing my dream of becoming a fishing guide.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Naples, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Red Hot! 🔥 Let's Go Fishing!

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Family Flats Boat
Year Built: 2006
Boat Length: 19'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Family Flats Boat
Year Built: 2006
Boat Length: 19'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 150
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: 30-gallon livewell to accommodate various live baits 40-Gallon livewell/release well for even more live bait, or keeping multiple large fish alive 83 lb. Minn Kota Trolling Motor with iPilot Garmin Side Vü GPS JL Audio 1500-Watt Sound System Yeti coolers Ample Storage Custom Seadeck throughout the deck and cockpit Custom green LED deck and cockpit lighting designed for night fishing My Master Angler is fully-outfitted with the latest U.S. Coast Guard approved safety equipment and floatation devices to ensure your safety. Let’s “Fish the Legend” together

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Trip Details & 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 you.

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 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

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.

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).
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Techniques

Cut Bait Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting

Everything Else to Know

All drinks, licensing, fishing tackle, fish cleaning is included. You bring snacks, suntan lotion.

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 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 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 6 reviews

Gabe

Verified Review

March 4

Captain Tim from Red Hot! Let’s go Fishing charter is the guy you want to pick for a great day of fishing. He knows where the fish are and how to catch them. We fished different ways and caught 5 different species of fish. The sheephead we caught were a nice size and ate them for dinner that night. Delicious!! My son and I had a great day of fishing with...

Gabe

Verified Review

March 4

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Bill

Verified Review

February 19

Bill

Verified Review

February 19

We had an absolutely fantastic day out on the water with Tim! From start to finish, the experience was top-notch. Tim is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about what he does. He made everyone feel comfortable and ensured we were always in the best spots to reel in some great catches.

The weather couldn’t have been more perfect—clear skies, calm waters, and just the right breeze to make the day even more enjoyable. It truly felt like the ideal setting for a memorable fishing trip.

Tim went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and that we were having a great time. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just looking for a fun day on the water, I can’t recommend a trip with Tim enough. We’ll definitely be booking again! 🎣🌊

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David

Verified Review

October 25

We had a great time fishing with Capt Tim! His knowledge of the area maximized our time on the water, and his personality added to our enjoyment. Can’t wait to get out there again!

David

Verified Review

October 25

We had a great time fishing with Capt Tim! His knowledge of the area maximized our time on the water, and his personality added to our enjoyment. Can’t wait to get out there again!

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Response from Tim:

Thank you David! Can't wait to see ya'll again!

Response from Tim:

Thank you David! Can't wait to see ya'll again!

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Benjamin

Verified Review

December 29

Captain Tim was a great host. He knows the back bays like they are his backyard. Took us to many different spots and we were able to get into same great fish. Tim was also great with my 14, 12, and 7 year old kids. Would call Tim again for a trip next time we are in town.

Benjamin

Verified Review

December 29

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Response from Tim:

Thank you for the kind words Ben! I had a blast with you guys, and cant wait for another chance we to spend the morning or afternoon banging on some fish andvtelling stories with yal!

Response from Tim:

Thank you for the kind words Ben! I had a blast with you guys, and cant wait for another chance we to spend the morning or afternoon banging on some fish andvtelling stories with yal!

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Amy

Verified Review

May 17

My daughter, son in law, and I had an amazing trip today with Captain Tim. We caught a few snook and snapper and even had a few to take home to eat. Captain Tim kept us on good fishing spots. He was super helpful and was fun company on the boat. We will be returning for sure!

Amy

Verified Review

May 17

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Response from Tim:

Thank you for choosing me Amy. Good company always makes for fun fishing and we had both. See ya'll next time!

Response from Tim:

Thank you for choosing me Amy. Good company always makes for fun fishing and we had both. See ya'll next time!

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Ken

Verified Review

July 10

Great trip with great captain...Lots of fish on a cloudy morning.

Ken

Verified Review

July 10

Great trip with great captain...Lots of fish on a cloudy morning.

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Trip: Naples / Marco Island Inshore

Response from Tim:

Thanks Ken! Enjoyed the morning fishing, catching, developing 'chemistry' and sharing good stories with ya'll. Look forward to getting back out there again!

Response from Tim:

Thanks Ken! Enjoyed the morning fishing, catching, developing 'chemistry' and sharing good stories with ya'll. Look forward to getting back out there again!

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Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

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, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.

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