Drop 'Em Down Fishing Charters
5.0/5 (33 reviews)
State licensed
164 Causeway North, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169, United States–
Drop 'Em Down Fishing Charters
State licensed
5.0/5 (33 reviews)
164 Causeway North
New Smyrna Beach, FL, United States
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Captain Eric is a licensed and certified US Coast Guard Master Captain. A true Florida native, he grew up freshwater fishing with his father and grandfather. Much of Eric's childhood consisted of dropping his backpack off in the garage after school, and hitting neighborhood lakes till dark. This is where Eric developed his passion for fishing and true appreciation for nature.
However, when his father introduced him to saltwater fishing as a young teenager, everything changed. Saltwater fishing still provided the serenity and tranquility he craved, with the added benefit of a wider variety of fish, and much bigger fish! Eric has spent most of his adult life fishing all waters around the state of Florida, honing his skills for each specific species.
Captain Eric is a licensed and certified US Coast Guard Master Captain. A true Florida native, he grew up freshwater fishing with his father and grandfather. Much of Eric's childhood consisted of dropping his backpack off in the garage after school, and hitting neighborhood lakes till dark. This is where Eric developed his passion for fishing and true appreciation for nature.
However, when his father introduced him to saltwater fishing as a young teenager, everything changed. Saltwater fishing still provided the serenity and tranquility he craved, with the added benefit of a wider variety of fish, and much bigger fish! Eric has spent most of his adult life fishing all waters around the state of Florida, honing his skills for each specific species.
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Rating
5.0
33 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
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What anglers say
94%
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Luis Machado
Illinois, US
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Good trip. Very knowledgeable & experienced captain
Half Day Trip – Nearshore/Offshore on April 11, 2026 • 2 adults
Good trip on a challenging day. Captain Eric was great. Equipment all well maintained and we felt comfortable the whole trip. Weather had been a challenge and we did not see anyone getting bites. Captain Eric kept working different spots and his knowledge of the area is obviously top notch. Some days the fishing gods are just not with you. Will definitely book with Captain Eric again.
Response from Captain
April 12, 2026
Thank you Luis! There will be better days ahead for us! 🎣🎣
David Forster
California, US
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Member since 2026
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5.0
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Great Captain! Will definitely book again with Captain Eric!
Half Day Trip – Nearshore/Offshore on May 29, 2026 • 2 adults
Captain Eric was very helpful in providing effective fishing techniques. found a great honey hole !
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 29, 2026
Thanks David! Look forward to fishing with y'all again!! 🎣🎣
Patrick Glennon
Florida, US
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Member since 2026
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5.0
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New
great day of fishing
Half Day Trip – Inshore on May 24, 2026 • 3 adults
had and awesome trip. caught a bunch of big black drum. lots of fun. capt Eric is great
Response from Captain
May 24, 2026
Thanks Pat!! 🎣🎣
John Evans
Ohio, US
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5.0
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Great fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Inshore on February 27, 2026 • 6 adults
We had a great time with with captain Eric. He kept the trip full of entertainment and led us to great fishing.
Response from Captain
February 27, 2026
Great time. Thanks John 🎣🎣
Thomas Goss
Repeat angler
Maryland, US
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Member since 2023
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2 trips
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5.0
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Great day on the water
Half Day Trip – Nearshore/Offshore on July 21, 2025 • 4 adults
Had a great time on the water. Captain Eric definitely knows where the hot spots are. There were 5 of us total on trip. Everyone put something on the boat. When things got cold he moved to the next spot.
We'll definitely use again
Response from Captain
July 21, 2025
Thank you and I look forward to the next one!
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Quick Trip-Bridge Monsters
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Nearshore/Offshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Nearshore/Offshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $900
Entire boat: 2 people
US $900
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip - Offshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,050
Entire boat: 2 people
US $1,050
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating
5.0
33 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (43)
What anglers say
94%
Recommended
All reviews (33)
Filter
Sort by: Featured
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Showing 1 – 5 of 33 reviews
Luis Machado
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
Good trip. Very knowledgeable & experienced captain
Half Day Trip – Nearshore/Offshore on April 11, 2026 • 2 adults
Good trip on a challenging day. Captain Eric was great. Equipment all well maintained and we felt comfortable the whole trip. Weather had been a challenge and we did not see anyone getting bites. Captain Eric kept working different spots and his knowledge of the area is obviously top notch. Some days the fishing gods are just not with you. Will definitely book with Captain Eric again.
Response from Captain
April 12, 2026
Thank you Luis! There will be better days ahead for us! 🎣🎣
David Forster
California, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great Captain! Will definitely book again with Captain Eric!
Half Day Trip – Nearshore/Offshore on May 29, 2026 • 2 adults
Captain Eric was very helpful in providing effective fishing techniques. found a great honey hole !
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 29, 2026
Thanks David! Look forward to fishing with y'all again!! 🎣🎣
Patrick Glennon
Florida, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
great day of fishing
Half Day Trip – Inshore on May 24, 2026 • 3 adults
had and awesome trip. caught a bunch of big black drum. lots of fun. capt Eric is great
Response from Captain
May 24, 2026
Thanks Pat!! 🎣🎣
John Evans
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Great fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Inshore on February 27, 2026 • 6 adults
We had a great time with with captain Eric. He kept the trip full of entertainment and led us to great fishing.
Response from Captain
February 27, 2026
Great time. Thanks John 🎣🎣
Thomas Goss
Repeat angler
Maryland, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water
Half Day Trip – Nearshore/Offshore on July 21, 2025 • 4 adults
Had a great time on the water. Captain Eric definitely knows where the hot spots are. There were 5 of us total on trip. Everyone put something on the boat. When things got cold he moved to the next spot.
We'll definitely use again
Response from Captain
July 21, 2025
Thank you and I look forward to the next one!
FAQs about Drop 'Em Down Fishing Charters
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots