About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Join Captain Nick for an exciting day of sight casting across the pristine flats of Clearwater. Whether you’re fly fishing or throwing artificial lures, Captain Nick will guide you through some of the best shallow-water spots on the Gulf Coast. With years of experience exploring these waters, he knows how to read the tides, find the fish, and help you make the perfect cast.

On this trip, you’ll work the mangrove edges, sand flats, grass flats, and oyster bars—prime areas for stalking shallow-water species. Sight casting here is all about timing and precision, and it’s an absolute adrenaline rush. You’ll watch as Redfish tail in the shallows, Snook ambush bait along the mangroves, and Speckled Trout cruise the grass flats. Tarpon are also known to roll through these waters, offering a thrilling shot at one of the most iconic game fish in Florida.

Captain Nick offers a variety of techniques to match your style. If you’re a fly angler, he’ll pole the skiff across the flats, putting you in position for a perfect shot at cruising fish. If you prefer spinning gear, you can throw topwater plugs for explosive strikes or work soft plastics to entice a bite.

You’ll be fishing from a 2025 17’ Pilgrim skiff powered by a quiet 40 HP Yamaha engine. Built for shallow-water fishing, this skiff has a casting platform, livewell, fish finder, and a push pole for silently stalking fish in skinny water. The boat comfortably accommodates up to two anglers, making this trip a personal, hands-on fishing experience.

Captain Nick provides all rods, reels, tackle, and live bait, and you’re welcome to bring your favorite fly rod if you’d like. Feel free to enjoy a cold drink—beer is welcome, but please, no glass containers.

This trip is suitable for anglers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced sight casters, and Captain Nick is happy to teach you new techniques or help you hone your skills. He also enjoys hosting families and kids, making this a great trip for anyone who wants to experience the thrill of inshore fishing.

Whether you’re targeting a trophy Redfish or hoping for a shot at a rolling Tarpon, Captain Nick’s local knowledge and passion for sight fishing make this a trip to remember.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

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 up to 7 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.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$450.00	$650.00	$900.00
2 People	$500.00	$700.00	$950.00
3 People (Second Boat)	$1,000.00	$1,400.00	$1,900.00
4 People (Second Boat)	$1,000.00	$1,400.00	$1,900.00

Pay 15% 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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Nick H.

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 9 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Adventurous

About Your Guide

Nick H.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 9 years of exp.

Captain Nick is a true Tampa local, born and raised in the area. He was taught how to fish by his mother and became enamored with the amazing Bass fishing Florida has to offer at a young age. Years later he discovered that saltwater fishing was his passion too and decided to expand his skills in that area. He's been fishing for the past 15 years and loves passing his vast knowledge of the local waters on to his customers. Captain Nick takes pride in his customer service skills, knowing that it takes more than a good fishing spot to keep your customers happy – he works very hard to ensure that all of his guests have an amazing time on the water.

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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.

Clearwater, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Pilgrim
Year Built: 2025
Boat Length: 17'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Pilgrim
Year Built: 2025
Boat Length: 17'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 40
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Livewell, fish finder, casting platform, cooler, push pole

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

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 up to 7 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

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Everything Else to Know

You may bring your on rods if you’d 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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

Chris

Verified Review

March 24

Great trip! Thank you

Chris

Verified Review

March 24

Great trip! Thank you

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Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport

Christopher

Verified Review

March 1

Had a fantastic morning on the water with Captain Nick!

He is a great guide, coach & company on the water. He knows the waters, and the fish and was patient & encouraging when I had a bad cast or failed to set the hook.

I did manage to land a nice black drum that is on the menu for my in-laws tonight.

I'll be back soon with our three young men!

Christopher

Verified Review

March 1

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ken

Verified Review

March 3

Captain Nick is a pro!!!
We had so much fun and he put us on a variety of fish. Can't wait to eat our trout for lunch now.

ken

Verified Review

March 3

Captain Nick is a pro!!!
We had so much fun and he put us on a variety of fish. Can't wait to eat our trout for lunch now.

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Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport

Response from Nick:

Thank you! Glad you had a great time!

Response from Nick:

Thank you! Glad you had a great time!

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Wyatt

Verified Review

May 28

Very knowledgable about the area, great guy and lots of fun on water. You can’t go wrong with Captain Nick. Thank you again.

Wyatt

Verified Review

May 28

Very knowledgable about the area, great guy and lots of fun on water. You can’t go wrong with Captain Nick. Thank you again.

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Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport

Response from Nick:

Thank you! Hope to take you out again!

Response from Nick:

Thank you! Hope to take you out again!

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Rich

Verified Review

April 17

Captain Nick, got us on the fish. He was very patient and taught me a lot about fly fishing for Red Fish. I fly fish streams a rivers out west where I live so this was a different experience. I highly recommend Captain Nick and will be back in the future.

Rich

Verified Review

April 17

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David

Verified Review

February 18

Punctual with a nice clean boat. Covered a number of different areas focussed on snook or redfish by fly fishing while working around occasional wind and sometimes waiting for the sun to reappear from behind a cloud. Saw a number of skittish fish and put in almost 6 hours of casting both sight and blind, but unfortunately none took the flies. None the less enjoyed the day and got along well with Nick, a very...

David

Verified Review

February 18

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Response from Nick:

Thank you, will get them next time!

Response from Nick:

Thank you, will get them next time!

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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.