Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
1 Person	$500.00
2 People	$500.00
3 People	$750.00
4 People	$1,000.00
5 People	$1,250.00
6 People	$1,500.00

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

About Your Guide

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Vasiliy O.

Certified Damn Good Guide

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

Talkative

Intense

Instructional

Expert Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Captain Vasiliy has over 25 years of fishing experience. He has mastered the waters and his cast. Vasiliy loves fishing as much as he enjoys diving and spearfishing. He specializes in trolling, jigging, and bottom fishing, as well as sharing his passion with his clients and friends. Captain Vasiliy also provides family picnics on his boat in Sarasota and Tampa Bay Area. His charter and Captain Vasiliy specialize in putting their clients on top of...

About Your Guide

Vasiliy O.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

Captain Vasiliy has over 25 years of fishing experience. He has mastered the waters and his cast. Vasiliy loves fishing as much as he enjoys diving and spearfishing. He specializes in trolling, jigging, and bottom fishing, as well as sharing his passion with his clients and friends. Captain Vasiliy also provides family picnics on his boat in Sarasota and Tampa Bay Area.
His charter and Captain Vasiliy specialize in putting their clients on top of the hottest bite. Join them for a fun day on the water and venture out to the Sarasota-Bradenton area.

Target some of the most feisty species if you are up to a challenge. Get your hands on some juicy table fare if you want to get your weekly dinners sorted out. Take your fishing buddies out or have a relaxing adventure with your family. The opportunities abound!

Just hop onboard a 27’ Center Console Boat, fresh off the production line in 2022 It has plenty of space for up to 6 anglers to fish in comfort and style. The boat comes powered by twin 200 HP Yamaha 4-stroke engines and is outfitted with modern navigational and fishfinding electronics. There is also a full range of quality gear and tackle by leading brands, such as Penn and Shimano. As well as that, there is an ice-box to keep your catch fresh during the day. All aboard!

Charter will take you trolling, bottom fishing, spinning, jigging, and drift fishing. Your fishing style will depend on the targeted species. These include Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Amberjack, Sailfish, Shark, Kingfish, Snapper, and various types of Grouper.

All trips come with everything you need to make a great catch possible. You will need to grab your own drinks and snacks with you, along with a camera and a desire to have fun.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

700 lbs Tiger shark

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

Hogfish

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

700 lbs Tiger shark

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

Hogfish

What’s your favorite band?

Rolling Stones

What’s your favorite movie?

Captain Phillips

What’s your favorite sports team?

Tampa Bay Lightning

What’s your drink of choice?

Coffee

What do you want for Christmas this year?

New boat

How did you get started guiding?

Start with spearfishing

What makes you different from other guides?

Bilingual, experienced, Russian, Ukrainian speaking, always lots of fish and lots of fun

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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.

Sarasota, Florida

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sailfish
Year Built: 2023
Boat Length: 27'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sailfish
Year Built: 2023
Boat Length: 27'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 400
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Livewell, shower, gps, epirb, fishfinder, windlass, radio, Bluetooth

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

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 kids.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

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
Deep Dropping
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Ice, bait and tackle

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 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

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 2 reviews

John

Verified Review

June 30

Awesome!!!!!!

John

Verified Review

June 30

Awesome!!!!!!

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Ruslan

Verified Review

June 4

I was fishing with Captain Vasiliy on June 4th, he made the experience as enjoyable as possible for me and my daughter, he really understands fishing and knows good fishing spots, we caught a lot of fish with him! Thanks again Captain Vasiliy -Ruslan and Karolina

Ruslan

Verified Review

June 4

I was fishing with Captain Vasiliy on June 4th, he made the experience as enjoyable as possible for me and my daughter, he really understands fishing and knows good fishing spots, we caught a lot of fish with him! Thanks again Captain Vasiliy -Ruslan and Karolina

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Trip: 6 Hours Fishing trip

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is home to 1,600+ quality, vetted fishing and hunting 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, 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.

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