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300 reviews, one recurring theme

Patient, knowledgeable, funny, and on the fish. Guests write the same things year after year, whether it was their first cast or their fiftieth tarpon.

4.9
206 TripAdvisor reviews
5.0
95 Google reviews
25+years guiding
Daytona & New Smyrna
301 five-star reviews across TripAdvisor and Google
Tarpon, full day

“Everything we wanted it to be and more. We caught 22 fish, including six tarpon.”

Bobby S. · TripAdvisor, November 2025
Snook

“Captain Fred is the real deal. Landed a 37-inch snook.”

Jesse T. · TripAdvisor, June 2025
First-timers

“Perfect host and a patient teacher for newcomers. Caught a bunch of fish and saw manatees and dolphins.”

Chris S. · TripAdvisor, June 2025
Family trip

“Awesome captain and person. My daughter landed three tarpon and some monster reds.”

Brian K. · TripAdvisor, August 2025
Redfish

“The only boat around bringing fish to the boat. You walk away feeling like you made a friend.”

Mike O. · TripAdvisor, July 2024
Half day

“Very knowledgeable, handled all the bait, put us on fish all morning.”

Kevin T. · TripAdvisor, June 2024

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