Salty Freedom USA 

4.9/5 (49 reviews)
 
State licensed
 1780 Phillippi Shores Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231, United States

Salty Freedom USA 

Up to 9 miles
Sarasota, FL, United States
30 ft
6
4.9/5 (49 reviews)

Discover the Gulf of A.erica with Salty Freedom USA! on our beautiful 2024 Wellcraft 30ft Center Console. It is an outstanding and comfortable fishing machine.

Join Captain Alex, a seasoned expert with countless hours on these waters, as he guides you through the vibrant local fishery in the Gulf.

The Gulf is teeming with a variety of species including Amberjack, Cobia, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Grunt, African Pompano Jack, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Lane Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, and more. With a bit of luck, you'll be reeling in a big catch in no time! Expect to troll and bottom fish using heavy tackle for these exciting species.

Salty Freedom USA offers fun-filled trips for all ages, making it the perfect adventure for the whole family to unplug and enjoy a day on the water! 🎣

Discover the Gulf of A.erica with Salty Freedom USA! on our beautiful 2024 Wellcraft 30ft Center Console. It is an outstanding and comfortable fishing machine.

Join Captain Alex, a seasoned expert with countless hours on these waters, as he guides you through the vibrant local fishery in the Gulf.

The Gulf is teeming with a variety of species including Amberjack, Cobia, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Grunt, African Pompano Jack, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Lane Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, and more. With a bit of luck, you'll be reeling in a big catch in no time! Expect to troll and bottom fish using heavy tackle for these exciting species.

Salty Freedom USA offers fun-filled trips for all ages, making it the perfect adventure for the whole family to unplug and enjoy a day on the water! 🎣

Alex Rodov
Captain
Alex Rodov
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Trip availability and prices

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Sunset Cruise
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
Snapper (Mutton)
+3
US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Sunset – Bottom Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
Snapper (Mutton)
+3
US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour – Bottom Fishing (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Gag)
+6
US $1,550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 10 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
49 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (93)

What anglers say

94%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (49)

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Brad Miller
Brad Miller
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
WAHHHHHHHHOOOOO!
6 Hour – Bottom Fishing (AM) on May 31, 20262 adults

My son and I were looking for to catch American Red Snappers, So Capitan Alex took us 65 miles out. The water was beautiful, the ride was smooth and the play list was well curated and we limited out on snapper! As a bonus while my son was reeling up his line he landed a keeper Wahoo! As we were packing up, the one line we hadn't yet pulled in landed a massive sailfish, we fought it for an hour and got it on the boat... Another keeper! Absolutely amazing day!

Reported catch:
Vermilion Snapper
Alex Rodov
Response from Captain

Awesome!

Cindy Strickler
Cindy Strickler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
SMOOTH RIDE
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) on March 9, 20264 adults

4 of us chartered Caption Alex. Perfect weather caught a bunch of grunts which were fabulous eating. Caption Alex's boat accommodated us nicely with room to spare. Very attentive for baiting our lines and taking the catch off the hooks. Missed the big ones, they were in our spot but kept eating our bait. Did some trolling but no luck. Thank you for showing us a great time and letting us pick the music. We were all jamming!

Alex Rodov
Response from Captain

Thank you! Pleasure is mine. we will get those monsters up next time. Looking forward to our next trip. Captain Alex.

Robert Lee
Robert Lee
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Hardworking captain!
Sunset – Bottom Fishing (PM) on April 22, 20264 adults

The day was windy and the fishing was relatively slow, but Captain Alex worked diligently to find us fish and to help some real novices catch something. The highlight was when my son hooked a really big one, got a harness on, and learned how to fight it. Unfortunately, just before he got it up to the boat it turned and ran, breaking the line. The boat was quite new and well equipped. We all had a great afternoon.

Alex Rodov
Response from Captain

Thank you Bob. It was pleasure having you on board. Alex

Taylor Schaltenbrand
Taylor Schaltenbrand
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
great time fishing with the family
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) on August 4, 20264 adults2 children

Captain Alex was very accommodating to myself and my family if newer fishermen and helped everyone catch fish throughout the morning. Boat was very nice and comfortable for all of us.

Reported catch:
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Alex Rodov
Response from Captain

Thank you! Lets do it again next time!

Bill Bruce
Bill Bruce
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Big fish!
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 23, 20266 adults

Alex and his son did a great job! The boat was nice and clean. They put us on the fish. Pulled in several keepers in a few that you couldn’t keep but we’re fun to catch. Cobia and a 250-300 pound Goliath grouper. I have been out on 15 or more charters and never hooked one of these, was a great experience. Give Alex a call!

Reported catch:
Vermilion Snapper
Alex Rodov
Response from Captain

Thank you Bill! It was awesome!

FAQs about Salty Freedom USA

Salty Freedom USA offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - Sunset Cruise (3 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - Sunset – Bottom Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,550 per group - 6 Hour – Bottom Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Salty Freedom USA, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Clean fully electric flush.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Salty Freedom USA include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Included fishing for live bait if needed.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Tips are appreciated.)
  • Snacks (Light snacks and soft drinks included.)
  • Drinks (Soda, water.)
  • First mate (Tips for the first mate are not included.)
  • Fishing license (Fishing license is incuded and covers all passengers on board.)
Salty Freedom USA offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Salty Freedom USA offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Salty Freedom USA include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grunt
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)

Your captain

Alex Rodov
Alex Rodov
Alex Rodov

Sarasota, Florida, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
49 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2023

Capt. Alex runs trips out of Nokomis aboard a 30ft Center Console. These waters are known for Groupers and Snappers, and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or bottom fishing.

Our Team
Konstantin K.

Konstantin K.

First mate

Joseph S.

Joseph S.

Captain

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
49 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2023

Capt. Alex runs trips out of Nokomis aboard a 30ft Center Console. These waters are known for Groupers and Snappers, and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or bottom fishing.

Our Team
Konstantin K.

Konstantin K.

First mate

Joseph S.

Joseph S.

Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Grunt
Grunt
African Pompano Jack
African Pompano Jack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Grunt
Grunt

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Wellcraft
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Clean fully electric flush.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Included fishing for live bait if needed.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Tips are appreciated.
Snacks
Light snacks and soft drinks included.
Drinks
Soda, water.
First mate
Tips for the first mate are not included.
Fishing license
Fishing license is incuded and covers all passengers on board.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

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
Kids are welcome to join our trips..
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Sarasota right now

CobiaCobia
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)

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