Basssoldiers 

4.9/5 (24 reviews)
 East Lake Place 3575, Hernando, FL 34442, United States
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If you’ve never visited central Florida’s famed Harris Chain of Lakes, join Basssoldiers and experience it firsthand! Your guide will be Simon Borja – an experienced captain who’s been fishing for over 15 years. He spends every day on the water, and he knows everything there is to know about fishing these waters, so you can be sure of his ability to put you on the fish.

Simon will take you out on a 22’ Nitro bass boat, powered by a 250 HP Mercury engine. The boat has GPS and a fishfinder, as well as a wireless trolling motor so you sneak up on your prey. It can accommodate up to 3 anglers who can fish at the same time, so it’s perfect for an outing with a few friends.

As you can probably tell from their name, the Basssoldiers will take you out on the water in search of the Florida favorite – Largemouth Bass. You’ll be fishing the waters of the Harris lakes pursuing big schools of Bass and Simon will stay on top of it to make sure you reel in some trophy specimens.

The crew uses only the best equipment, including Quantum and Abu Garcia tackle. From experienced anglers to novices, they make it easy for customers to catch plenty of fish. Most trips average over 15–30 fish on a half day trip, so you can expect some real rewards for your efforts.

If you’re looking for a small family adventure, this is a great opportunity, as kids of all ages are welcome to join. Water will be provided, but be sure to bring snacks, a rain jacket, a cooler for your catch, as well as a fishing license.

All that’s left to do is book a trip with Basssoldiers, and you’re off to a great start on the Harris Lake Chain!

Simon Borja

Captain

Simon Borja

8 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 You Keep Catch
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip

 In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Price for 2 people
US $325 
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Price for 2 people
US $450 

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (14)

February fishing trip
February fishing trip
Half day trip with captain Simon
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 24 reviews
Andy H.
Andy H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

February fishing trip

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Half Day Trip on February 24, 2025

 

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 Andy H. recommends Basssoldiers

Mike S.
Mike S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun outing

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on July 18, 2024

As they say, the weather was not right to catch lots of fish. Knowledgeable Captain who knows his fishing places.

As they say, the weather was not right to catch lots of fish. Knowledgeable Captain who knows his fishing places.  

 Mike S. recommends Basssoldiers
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Steven T.
Steven T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Day on the lake with Simon

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on February 8, 2024

Had a great day on the water with Simon he was waiting and tied up st the dock when I arrived several minutes early. He laid out where we going and why. Equipment was ready to use and worked well.We had an enjoyable day caught fish learned a lot about this fishery and how to fish it. Would recommend this trip booked a full day and time just flew by. Hope to do it again sometime.

Had a great day on the water with Simon he was waiting and tied up st the dock when I arrived several minutes early. He laid out where we going and why. Equipment was ready to use and worked well.We had an enjoyable day caught fish learned a lot about this fishery and how to fish it. Would recommend this trip booked a full day and time just flew by. Hope to do it again sometime.  

 Steven T. recommends Basssoldiers
Simon Borja
Simon Borja (The Captain)
Replied on February 9, 2024
Thank you! It was a fun day for sure. See you again 😀

Robert N.
Robert N.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Bass Soldiers

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on January 5, 2024

Captain McCoy was awesome very knowledgeable about the lakes what baits are needed per season when we there with 57 degree water temps but caught fish great day you won’t be disappointed give him a call🎣🎣🎣

Captain McCoy was awesome very knowledgeable about the lakes what baits are needed per season when we there with 57 degree water temps but caught fish great day you won’t be disappointed give him a call🎣🎣🎣  

 Robert N. recommends Basssoldiers

Paul Z.
Paul Z.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Simon is an excellent guide

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on April 2, 2024

Simon was an excellent guide. He explained the environment, fishing techniques, and was patient with the anglers. A great family experience.

Simon was an excellent guide. He explained the environment, fishing techniques, and was patient with the anglers. A great family experience.  

 Paul Z. recommends Basssoldiers

FAQs about Basssoldiers

What are the trip rates for Basssoldiers?

Basssoldiers offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $325 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Basssoldiers?

When you book a trip with Basssoldiers, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
What's included in the trip price with Basssoldiers?

Trips booked with Basssoldiers include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Quantum and Abu Garcia)
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water)
What types of fishing does Basssoldiers offer?

Basssoldiers offers the following type of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing
What fishing techniques does Basssoldiers offer?

Basssoldiers offers the following fishing technique:

  • Light Tackle
Which fish species can I catch with Basssoldiers?

Top targeted fish species with Basssoldiers include:

  • Bass (Largemouth)

Your captain

Simon Borja

Hernando, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
24 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2020

Simon has been fishing for over 15 years, and he loves spending every day on the water building upon his fishing skills. He's had years of experience in professional tournaments, which is the reason he chose this profession. Now he enjoys taking people out on the water and showing them a great time reeling in big fish. He loves seeing people smile after reeling in fish, and enjoying the outdoor beauty around us.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Avid
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 175HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Wireless Trolling Motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Quantum and Abu Garcia

Lures

Drinks

Water

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Kids of all ages are welcome

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

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