Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

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

Do you want to be on the beautiful waters around Siesta Key and Sarasota but not sure if fishing is your thing? If so this trip is perfect for you. You will spend the first half of the trip targeting smaller inshore species that bite easily and will keep you entertained (CATCH and RELEASE only). The second half will be filled with hunting for shark teeth and shells, relaxing on a sandbar, and taking a...

About Your Trip

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate

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.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

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

	4 Hours
1 Person	$550.00
2 People	$550.00
3 People	$550.00
4 People	$550.00
5 People	$550.00
6 People	$550.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

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You're in good hands

Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

About Your Guide

Casey M.

Independent Guide

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Native to Sarasota. Have been on these waters since I was 5 days old. I’m patient with guest and work very hard to make it the best trip I can.

About Your Guide

Casey M.

Independent Guide

Native to Sarasota. Have been on these waters since I was 5 days old. I’m patient with guest and work very hard to make it the best trip I can.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

200lb Goliath grouper

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

Surf and turf on the grill

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

200lb Goliath grouper

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

Surf and turf on the grill

Whats your favorite band?

Chris Stapleton kinda vide

Whats your favorite movie?

? Not sure

Whats your favorite sports team?

Bucs

Whats your drink of choice?

Water or lemonade

What was your last halloween costume?

Chick-fil-A cow

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Welder

How did you get started guiding?

Meet some cool people at a tiki bar and they convinced me to get my license.

What makes you different from other guides?

Very personable, kind, caring, amazing with kids. Patient with beginners. Work hard to make great memories for my guests.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Sarasota, Florida

Areas Fished

Big Sarasota Pass
Sarasota Bay
Little Sarasota Bay
New Pass
Siesta Key
Sarasota Beach
Lido Key
Longboat Key

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Fishing Wildlife and Sandbar Combo

Boat Type: Pontoon
Boat Manufacturer: Hurricane FunDeck
Year Built: 2006
Boat Length: 23'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Pontoon
Boat Manufacturer: Hurricane FunDeck
Year Built: 2006
Boat Length: 23'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 115
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Plenty of comfortable seats, lots of shad, fishing chairs and live-well on the bow.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate

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.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

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 .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart »

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
Drift Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Bottled waters will be provided. Please bring any other drinks you would like.

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.

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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.

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.