The Fish Hunter 

5.0/5 (15 reviews)
 
State licensed
 500 1st Avenue Southeast, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, United States

The Fish Hunter 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (15 reviews)
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500 1st Avenue Southeast
St. Petersburg, FL, United States

Captain George Hastick a.k.a. The Fish Hunter has fished the productive waters of the Tampa Bay and St Petersburg area for the last 30 years. George developed a passion for fishing very early in his childhood at the ripe age of 5. Over the years, his love for fishing evolved into an obsession that he enjoys sharing with just about anyone he meets.

George’s outgoing personality makes him treat all his guests as if they’ve been fishing buddies for years. He realizes that a fishing trip is not just about fishing - the entire experience needs to be memorable, from the moment that you step on board until you’re back on the docks, and he will make sure yours is an experience you won’t forget. He operates a 23’ bay boat equipped with a GPS and a fishfinder, with a maximum passenger capacity of 4.

The Fish Hunter has been featured in the ‘Sling N’ Bait’ TV show which aired nation-wide and has had frequent write-ups in local fishing and newspaper publications. He’s also a regular at the local fishing seminars, teaching fishing at workshops at the West Marine, Tropicana Field and at the Florida State Fair Ground for the Tampa Bay Times. George also actively publishes his fishing reports online and in several local newspapers.

There’s a variety of fish that can be caught in the Tampa Bay area. Inshore game fish such as Snook, Trout, Redfish, Mackerel, Drum and more abound! Captain Hastick has several departure points from St. Petersburg to Tampa for your convenience.

All fishing equipment is included, complete with live and artificial bait. Florida fishing licenses are mandatory for all anglers on the boat and will be supplied by Captain George at no additional cost. Drinks, along with a cooler with ice are provided on board for your consideration. Captain George will also clean, bag and Ice your catch if you decide to take fish home.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (68)

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Angler rating

15
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Showing: 5 of 15 reviews
Stefan S.
Stefan S.
5.0/5

Mar 27, 2025

4hr Half day starts at 8:30Am.

Started with a bang and kept it going!!

VERIFIED

Captain George put me on the fish at every spot where he stopped the boat. The bait on his first cast barely had a chance to start swimming before the rod twitched and we were off and racing. He was really helpful with pointers about controlling one's cast (especially when the wind wasn't cooperating) and retrieve pattern and tempo. We totalled 14 or 15 fish in the boat and would have had at least 10 more if I had better hook-setting skills. I caught 5 different species using bait, jigs and spoons, which was really satisfying. I'm a repeat customer (from last year) and I'm doing it again this afternoon, you know I can't recommend him enough!

Captain George put me on the fish at every spot where he stopped the boat. The bait on his first cast barely had a chance to...  

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 Stefan S. recommends The Fish Hunter
 Stefan S. recommends The Fish Hunter
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 7, 2025
I am glad you had a great time, we made it work in the windy conditions! You were also able to get your slam for the day and I was very happy for you. Thank you very much for taking the time to do the review and until next time stay good Captain George Hastick
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Danny G.
Danny G.
5.0/5

Jun 20, 2025

6Hr Morning trip Starts at 8:30Am.

If you want to catch fish book capt. George

VERIFIED

We were catching fish from start to finish. The boat was clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend!

We were catching fish from start to finish. The boat was clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend!  

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 Danny G. recommends The Fish Hunter
 Danny G. recommends The Fish Hunter
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 22, 2025
Danny, Thank you for the review. I enjoyed having your crew on the boat and I hope you enjoyed the fish!!! Capt. George Hastick

Patricia K.
Patricia K.
5.0/5

Mar 23, 2025

Half day afternoon 4hr starts 1PM

Great charter fishing trip!

VERIFIED

Great fishing trip. Kids caught lots of fish and learned a lot. Highly recommend!

Great fishing trip. Kids caught lots of fish and learned a lot. Highly recommend!  

Captain replied
 Patricia K. recommends The Fish Hunter
 Patricia K. recommends The Fish Hunter
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 24, 2025
Patricia, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I really enjoyed the kids catching all different kinds of fish and look forward to getting you guys out again. Thank you, Captain George Hastick
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Jeannie M.
Jeannie M.
5.0/5

Mar 16, 2024

Half day afternoon 4hr starts 1PM

Best Captain! Knew all the hot spots! Lots of fish!

VERIFIED

We had the best time with Captain George. He was so knowledgeable, fun and helpful. It was my husband, me and our college daughter and we had a blast. We went to 5 different spots and we had bites at the first 4 spots within a minute (not kidding). We caught a variety of fish and had enough for a nice dinner that night. We will definitely go out with George again - just the best time.

We had the best time with Captain George. He was so knowledgeable, fun and helpful. It was my husband, me and our college daughter...  

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 Jeannie M. recommends The Fish Hunter
 Jeannie M. recommends The Fish Hunter
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Replied on March 17, 2024
Jeannie it was my pleasure and I am glad you had a great time!!! I look forward to seeing you again. Capt. George Hastick
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Debi S.
Debi S.

United States

5.0/5

Feb 8, 2024

4hr Half day starts at 8:30Am.

Half day trip with Capt. George

Captain George was very knowledgeable and taught us alot. It was our first time doing the more shallow water fishing, we are used to Deep Sea Fishing. It was a enjoyable and lovely experience! We will be doing this again with Capt. George!

Captain George was very knowledgeable and taught us alot. It was our first time doing the more shallow water fishing, we are used...  

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 Debi S. recommends The Fish Hunter
 Debi S. recommends The Fish Hunter
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on February 10, 2024
Debi you are so welcome and it was my pleasure to introduce you to some of the inshore seen. I can’t wait to get you fishing the flats for snook and redfish. Thank you very much for the review. Till the next adventure, Capt. George Hastick
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Trip availability and prices

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (68)

If you want to catch fish book capt. George
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Angler rating

15
0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews
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Stefan S.
Stefan S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Started with a bang and kept it going!!

VERIFIED

4hr Half day starts at 8:30Am. on March 27, 2025

Captain George put me on the fish at every spot where he stopped the boat. The bait on his first cast barely had a chance to start swimming before the rod twitched and we were off and racing. He was really helpful with pointers about controlling one's cast (especially when the wind wasn't cooperating) and retrieve pattern and tempo. We totalled 14 or 15 fish in the boat and would have had at least 10 more if I had better hook-setting skills. I caught 5 different species using bait, jigs and spoons, which was really satisfying. I'm a repeat customer (from last year) and I'm doing it again this afternoon, you know I can't recommend him enough!

Captain George put me on the fish at every spot where he stopped the boat. The bait on his first cast barely had a chance to start swimming before the rod twitched and we were off and racing. He was really helpful with pointers about controlling one's cast (especially when the wind wasn't cooperating) and retrieve pattern and tempo. We totalled 14 or 15 fish in the boat and would have had at least 10 more if I had better hook-setting skills. I caught 5 different species using bait, jigs...  

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 Stefan S. recommends The Fish Hunter
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 7, 2025
I am glad you had a great time, we made it work in the windy conditions! You were also able to get your slam for the day and I was very happy for you. Thank you very much for taking the time to do the review and until next time stay good Captain George Hastick
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Danny G.
Danny G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

If you want to catch fish book capt. George

VERIFIED

6Hr Morning trip Starts at 8:30Am. on June 20, 2025

We were catching fish from start to finish. The boat was clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend!

We were catching fish from start to finish. The boat was clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend!  

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 Danny G. recommends The Fish Hunter
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 22, 2025
Danny, Thank you for the review. I enjoyed having your crew on the boat and I hope you enjoyed the fish!!! Capt. George Hastick

Patricia K.
Patricia K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great charter fishing trip!

VERIFIED

Half day afternoon 4hr starts 1PM on March 23, 2025

Great fishing trip. Kids caught lots of fish and learned a lot. Highly recommend!

Great fishing trip. Kids caught lots of fish and learned a lot. Highly recommend!  

 Patricia K. recommends The Fish Hunter
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 24, 2025
Patricia, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I really enjoyed the kids catching all different kinds of fish and look forward to getting you guys out again. Thank you, Captain George Hastick
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Jeannie M.
Jeannie M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best Captain! Knew all the hot spots! Lots of fish!

VERIFIED

Half day afternoon 4hr starts 1PM on March 16, 2024

We had the best time with Captain George. He was so knowledgeable, fun and helpful. It was my husband, me and our college daughter and we had a blast. We went to 5 different spots and we had bites at the first 4 spots within a minute (not kidding). We caught a variety of fish and had enough for a nice dinner that night. We will definitely go out with George again - just the best time.

We had the best time with Captain George. He was so knowledgeable, fun and helpful. It was my husband, me and our college daughter and we had a blast. We went to 5 different spots and we had bites at the first 4 spots within a minute (not kidding). We caught a variety of fish and had enough for a nice dinner that night. We will definitely go out with George again - just the best time.  

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 Jeannie M. recommends The Fish Hunter
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 17, 2024
Jeannie it was my pleasure and I am glad you had a great time!!! I look forward to seeing you again. Capt. George Hastick
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Debi S.
Debi S.

United States

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip with Capt. George

4hr Half day starts at 8:30Am. on February 8, 2024

Captain George was very knowledgeable and taught us alot. It was our first time doing the more shallow water fishing, we are used to Deep Sea Fishing. It was a enjoyable and lovely experience! We will be doing this again with Capt. George!

Captain George was very knowledgeable and taught us alot. It was our first time doing the more shallow water fishing, we are used to Deep Sea Fishing. It was a enjoyable and lovely experience! We will be doing this again with Capt. George!  

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 Debi S. recommends The Fish Hunter
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on February 10, 2024
Debi you are so welcome and it was my pleasure to introduce you to some of the inshore seen. I can’t wait to get you fishing the flats for snook and redfish. Thank you very much for the review. Till the next adventure, Capt. George Hastick
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FAQs about The Fish Hunter

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2003
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Sea Pro
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots
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