Afishionado Guide Services

Choose wisely! Few fishing guides provide Osborne’s level of customer service, expert instruction, and premium tackle to their clients. His 27 years of guiding full-time on Florida’s west coast has propelled him to one of the top guides in the Tampa Bay region.

Experience world-class light tackle spin, fly or plug inshore sportfishing for snook, redfish, seatrout and more. Most charters are provided with spinning gear, but fly and bait casting tackle is available upon request.

Whether Osborne is guiding one or six anglers to some of the world’s best inshore fishing, you’ll never catch him fishing himself or sitting on his butt. That’s because he’s too busy chumming, rigging, baiting hooks, and releasing fish.

Osborne prides himself as being the hardest working fishing guide in the industry and remains on his feet tirelessly during your entire charter making sure you have the very best fishing experience available.

You’ll be fishing in comfort aboard a custom built 24’ Sheaffer boat with enough room for up to six anglers at any single time. There’s also a large fish box, cooler for beverages, and a fighting chair (available upon request) for the mobility impaired.

When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, Osborne uses only the best. G-Loomis, Bull Bay, Sage, Tibor, Van Staal, and Penn are included in the price. All the needed fishing licenses for your trip are provided also.

You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during your trip and Osborne will fillet them at no extra charge.

Kids are encouraged, so feel free to make your lasting memories abound Afishionado a family experience.

Note: Afishionado Guide Services also offers charters departing from Demens Landing in downtown St. Petersburg as well.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3-Hour AM Adventure
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    Three hours provides a great introduction to Tampa Bay and time to catch multiple species of fish. This is ideal for first-timers, couples, seniors, or parents with children of all ages. Experience professional, family-friendly service and courteous expert instruction. Fish safely and in comfort, aboard my spacious 24′ customized Sheaffer boat. Providing world-class light tackle spin, fly or plug inshore sportfishing since 1997 for snook, redfish, seatrout & more. Afishionado, “Adventures in Fishing.”
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    3-Hour Mid-Day Adventure
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    Three hours provides a great introduction to Tampa Bay and time to catch multiple species of fish. This is ideal for first-timers, couples, seniors, or parents with children of all ages. Experience professional, family-friendly service and courteous expert instruction. Fish safely and in comfort, aboard my spacious 24′ customized Sheaffer boat. Providing world-class light tackle spin, fly or plug inshore sportfishing since 1997 for snook, redfish, seatrout & more. Afishionado, “Adventures in Fishing.”
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    4-Hour Half-Day Adventure
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    Four hours provides a greater opportunity to cover a larger area of Tampa Bay and catch more fish. Many people find this amount of time ideal for entertaining friends, clientele or hosting bachelor parties. Have a blast, while competing to see who catches the biggest and most fish. Fish in comfort aboard my spacious 24′ customized Sheaffer boat. Providing world-class light tackle spin, fly or plug inshore sportfishing since 1997 for snook, redfish, seatrout & more. Afishionado, “Adventures in Fishing.”
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    5-Hour Adventure
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    Five hours is a happy medium for those who find four-hours not enough and six, too much. Fish in comfort aboard my spacious 24′ customized Sheaffer boat. Providing world-class light tackle spin, fly or plug inshore sportfishing since 1997 for snook, redfish, seatrout and more. Afishionado, “Adventures in Fishing.”
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    6-Hour Adventure
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $700
    Six hours is highly recommended to maximize your fishing adventure on Tampa Bay. This is ideal for avid anglers, and enthusiasts looking to hone their inshore angling skills. Experience fishing numerous grass flats, mangroves, oyster beds, creeks, and back bays. Fish safely and in comfort, aboard my spacious 24′ customized Sheaffer boat. Providing world-class light tackle spin, fly or plug inshore sportfishing since 1997 for snook, redfish, seatrout and more. Afishionado, “Always an Adventure.”
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    8-Hour Full-Day Adventure
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $900
    Eight hours is recommended for the ultimate fishing adventure on Tampa Bay. This is ideal for hardcore anglers looking to maximize their inshore experience. Fish multiple grass flats, mangroves, oyster beds, creeks, back bays and bridges. Fish safely and in comfort, aboard my spacious 24′ customized Sheaffer boat. Providing world-class light tackle spin, fly or plug inshore sportfishing since 1997 for snook, redfish, seatrout & more. Afishionado, “Adventures in Fishing.”
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 78 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Tim K.
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VERIFIED   4-Hour Half-Day Adventure on October 2, 2024
my original “guide” I booked on here (johnny tb a no-show) ghosted me after I booked a month ahead, took multiple days...
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Tony S.
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A great day trip

VERIFIED   4-Hour Half-Day Adventure on September 7, 2024
It was a birthday suprise for me and it was really great. Wade is a great captain. He has everything you need for fishing....
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Miguel A.
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Great day of fishing! Thank you Captain Wade!

VERIFIED   5-Hour Adventure on August 2, 2024
I’ve used many fishing guides through out Central and North America and hands down Afishionados has been by far the best....
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Christopher D.
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Fishing trip AND eco-tour!

VERIFIED   4-Hour Half-Day Adventure on September 12, 2024
Had a great time with Captain Wade and Afishianado! Wade spent the time to familiarize us with the equipment and techniques,...
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Hannah P.
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Best first fishing adventure!

VERIFIED   3-Hour AM Adventure on December 26, 2023
I sent my husband, son, dad and brothers on an inshore fishing adventure as a Christmas present. The communication with Captain...
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FAQs about Afishionado Guide Services

Afishionado Guide Services offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3-Hour AM Adventure (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3-Hour Mid-Day Adventure (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4-Hour Half-Day Adventure (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5-Hour Adventure (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6-Hour Adventure (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 8-Hour Full-Day Adventure (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Afishionado Guide Services, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting Chair available upon request only
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Afishionado Guide Services include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled water.)
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (Upon prior request.)

Afishionado Guide Services offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Afishionado Guide Services offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Afishionado Guide Services include:
  • Cobia
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Wade Osborne
Tampa, Florida, United States
9 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
78 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2014
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.
Twenty-seven year veteran, captain Wade Osborne strives to make every adventure a memorable fishing experience. Whether instructing children, novice or avid anglers, his approach is patient and courteous.

The fish you can target

Cobia Cobia
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2002
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Sheaffer
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
44 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting Chair
available upon request only
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled water.
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment
Upon prior request.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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