Maritime Operations LLC
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Maritime Operations LLC

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(102 reviews)
• Angler's Choice
Map of Redington Shores, FL, United States
306 176th Avenue Circle
Redington Shores, FL, United States
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Your trip will take place aboard ‘Gone Coastal’, a spacious vessel with plenty of room for 6 anglers. She is a 38’ Bertram Convertible with a pair of 300 HP Caterpillar engines and can cruise at a top speed of 20 knots.

Gone Coastal is fully outfitted with advanced technologies and electronics. The boat has a galley with a freezer, multiple coolers, sleeping areas for 4 passengers, a full marine toilet, and 2 showers.

Maritime Operations will work hard to make that special occasion one to remember. The crew will assist you throughout the adventure from baiting your hooks to serving and cleaning up. Catering might also be available if requested prior to the trip.

Your day out will take you fishing the local artificial reefs, wreck, and offshore grounds. You will be able to enjoy a heavy tackle workout, hit the reefs for Grouper and Snapper, and troll for Kingfish and Spanish Mackerel. Barracuda, Tuna, and more species are also among the popular catches!

All fishing licenses, rods, reels, lures, and tackle will be provided by the crew. Live bait will also be available if the day calls for it, along with a complimentary fish cleaning service. Tips for good service are customary.

Air conditioning is available at the dock.
Please note that everyone who comes aboard will need to sign a waiver.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Sunset Cruise
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $400
    This is a non-fishing evening cruise which takes in the watwrs of Boca Ciega Bay, Kohn’s Pass and the Gulf of Mexico (weather permitting). For up to six (6) passengers, a 2 hour ride to watxh the sun sink jnto the Gulf. You bring whatever tou’d like to eat and/or drink.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $750
    A half day trip on Gone Coastal usually gets underway at 7:00 a.m. and we venture out to local reefs and other fishing spots, usually within 10-15 miles offshore. Depending on the season, we may bottom fish for Snapper, Grunt, and Porgy. Or, we may troll for King or Spanish Mackerel, Barracuda, Bonito, or other species. We are usually back at the dock by 11:00 a.m. Please note: due to rising fuel costs, a fuel surcharge may be imposed.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $750
    The afternoon trip will take you fishing within 10-15 miles from shore. You will be fishing local reefs and limestone bottom areas for Grunt, Snapper, and Porgy or troll for Spanish or King Mackerel, Bonito, or Barracuda. Your potential catch will depend on the season and the weather. We return to the dock by 5:00 p.m. Please note: due to rising fuel costs, a fuel surcharge may be imposed.
  • Private trip
    Shark Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    US $900
    Fish for sharks using chum and cut or live bait on local beaches, passes and reefs. Heavy-dity tackle provided. Sharks caught will be released unharmed boatsise.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $1,100
    A 3/4 day trip will begin as early as 7:00 a.m. and end at around 1:00 pm. You will be able to target a variety of species by trolling (King and Spanish Mackerel, Barracuda) and bottom fishing (Grunt, Snapper, Porgy, Grouper, and Hogfish). Your potential catch will depend on the season, weather, and what’s biting. We will be fishing up to 20 miles offshore. Due to rising fuel costs, a fuel surcharge may be imposed.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $1,500
    The full day trip is for the people who want the full experience. You'll be fishing for a number of different saltwater species, including King and Spanish Mackerel, Barracuda, Snapper, Bonito, Grunt, Porgy, Hogfish, and others. Departure time is 6:00 a.m., return at 2:00 p.m. Full day trips are weather dependent. Due to rising fuel costs, a fuel surcharge may be imposed.
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FAQs about Maritime Operations LLC

Maritime Operations LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Sunset Cruise (2 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Shark Fishing Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Maritime Operations LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full marine toilet facilities
  • GPS 3 active units
  • Fishfinder 2 active units
  • Bed Sleeps four in 2 cabins
  • Flybridge Seating for 5 guests
  • Live Bait Well Portable units
  • Kitchen Full galley
  • Refrigerator In galley with freezer
  • Ice Box Multiple coolers on board with ice available
  • Radar Single unit
Trips booked with Maritime Operations LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Or you can bring your own)
  • Live Bait (If the day calls for it)
  • Lures (Provided)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We clean your catch)
  • First Mate (Experienced mate to help with fishing)
  • Fishing License (charter boat license for all guests)
Maritime Operations LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing (We follow the bait)
  • Offshore Fishing (Depending on season, type of fish)
  • Reef Fishing (Local artificial reefs)
  • Wreck Fishing (Depends on the species and season)
Maritime Operations LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing (Reef fishing for Grouper/Snapper)
  • Trolling (Kings, Spanish Mackerel, Bonita, barracuda, etc.)
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing (Live bait drift when appropriate)
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Maritime Operations LLC include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Grunt
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Meet the Captain

Gary Spivack
Redington Shores, Florida, United States
40 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
102 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2018
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I have been in Florida for several years and enjoy fishing the Gulf of Mexico waters myself. Fishing is always a challenge and is never the same day twice. I am a "people person" and have lots of fun with the people I meet as a charter captain. I have ten years experience as a charter captain on the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River running a tour boat. I was also an assistance tow captain for TowBoatUS on the Chesapeake Bay and here in the Tampa Bay area as well as a boatswain's mate in the US Coast Guard. Charter fishing is the best of all worlds to me.
Our Team
Capt. Jose P.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Grouper (Scamp) Scamp Grouper
Grunt Grunt

Boat specs

Bertram Mk III Convertible (Sportfishing) originally built in 1982. Powered by 2 300HP Caterpillar 3208-T engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
38 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
We follow the bait
Offshore Fishing
Depending on season, type of fish
Reef Fishing
Local artificial reefs
Wreck Fishing
Depends on the species and season

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Reef fishing for Grouper/Snapper
Trolling
Kings, Spanish Mackerel, Bonita, barracuda, etc.
Spinning
Drift Fishing
Live bait drift when appropriate
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Full marine toilet facilities
GPS
3 active units
Fishfinder
2 active units
Bed
Sleeps four in 2 cabins
Flybridge
Seating for 5 guests
Live Bait Well
Portable units

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Or you can bring your own
Live Bait
If the day calls for it
Lures
Provided
Catch cleaning & filleting
We clean your catch
First Mate
Experienced mate to help with fishing
Fishing License
charter boat license for all guests

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
With adult supervision, no minimum age
You Keep Catch
We clean, you keep
Catch and Release Allowed
We encourage conservation
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Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 102 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Fishing with Gary
March fishing trip
Experience counts
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Angler rating
92
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
84%
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Excellent Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on April 1, 2024
I never write these so forgive me. My wife and I have 10 year old and 7 year old. We were looking for someone experienced;...
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Experience counts

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 3, 2024
Captain Gary and his 1st Mate Hosea are both experienced captains and anglers.  Took us out 15 miles, and found us fish! ...
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Dennis S.
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Fishing with Gary

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 9, 2023
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Susan M.
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Fishing with Gary

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on March 21, 2024
Capt Gary and Jose were great! We didn’t catch a lot, the fish were not biting. But they tried multiple locations throughout...
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Steven F.
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on March 20, 2024
Great experience with captain and mate, kept in touch before trip with weather and fishing updates
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