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3 Hour Am Quick Trip

100% (8) New Smyrna Beach, FL 1 - 5 People 3 Hours From $300 Trip #6258


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Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

A little shorter trip but enough to get you out and bend a rod. We will normally fish Ponce Inlet for whatever is running. Most of the time there are Redfish, Snook, Sharks of different species, Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead. I will provide your licenses, bottled water and tackle. All you need to bring is sunglasses and sun screen.

About Your Trip

A little shorter trip but enough to get you out and bend a rod. We will normally fish Ponce Inlet for whatever is running. Most of the time there are Redfish, Snook, Sharks of different species, Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead.
I will provide your licenses, bottled water and tackle. All you need to bring is sunglasses and sun screen.
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, River

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.

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.

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

3 Hours
5 People
$500.00
4 People
$450.00
3 People
$400.00
2 People
$350.00
1 Person
$300.00
Pay 20% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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A Certified Damn Good Guide is someone who goes above and beyond to show you an incredible experience on your trip. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Todd V.

Certified Damn Good Guide
A Certified Damn Good Guide is someone who goes above and beyond to show you an incredible experience on your trip. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Independent Guide 41 years of exp.
US Veteran Veteran
Talkative
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Quality
Laid-back
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...

About Your Guide

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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

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.
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Areas Fished
  • Halifax River
  • Indian River
  • Ponce de Leon Inlet

About Your Boat

Boat photo for 3 hour AM Quick Trip
Boat photo for 3 hour AM Quick Trip
Boat photo for 3 hour AM Quick Trip
Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Skeeter
Year Built
2022
Boat Length
24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Skeeter
Year Built
2022
Boat Length
24'
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
300
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
2 livewells, dual power poles, Minn Kota spot lock trolling motor.
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, River

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.

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.

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.

Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
  • 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)
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Mangrove Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Redfish
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Sheepshead
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Great
Snook
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
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Techniques

  • Bottom Fishing
  • Cut Bait Fishing
  • Light Tackle Fishing
  • Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

We will provide all tackle, rods & reels, Fishing license, Bottled water. All you need to bring is sunscreen and sun glasses.
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.
If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t 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

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.
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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

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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

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!
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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

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. The dolphins I saw up close were amazing! Thanks again, Todd!
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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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Trip: Inshore Saltwater Run

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

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!!!
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Trip: Inshore Saltwater Run

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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Trip: Inshore Saltwater Run

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

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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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Trip: Inshore Saltwater Run

Response from Todd:
Looking forward to having you back.

Response from Todd:

Looking forward to having you back.
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