Tug Of War – New Smyrna Beach 

4.9
(107 reviews)
 
State licensed
 North Causeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169, United States–

Tug Of War – New Smyrna Beach 

New Smyrna Beach, FL, United States
–
22 ft
4
4.9
(107 reviews)

Spend a great day on the water with Tug of War Charters. If you are a novice, this could be the best introduction you can get; if you are already experienced, now is the time to level up. With the knowledgeable Captain Randy Kraft by your side, you will experience Florida's east coast from a different perspective.

Capt. Randy is a full-time USCG licensed captain who was born and raised in the area. Described by his clients as 'laid back, easy going, and a true gentleman,' he will make sure you have a great time on his boat. With his lifelong fishing experience, he knows exactly where to find the catch – and you can also learn interesting details about the local history.

Your trip will take place on a 23' bay boat that was restored in 2017. Powered by a 200 HP Suzuki engine, the boat will quickly take you to your fishing spot. In case a very feisty fish starts biting your bait, there is also a fighting chair to help you out in the duel.

You will mostly target inshore and nearshore species such as Tarpon, Bull Redfish, Black Drum, Snook, Snapper, Grouper, and Blacktip Shark. If you want to enjoy the taste of your catch, Capt. Randy will clean and bag it for you.

Tug of War Charters invites everyone with a positive attitude who wants to have fun. Whether you are a family with children or a group of friends, you are welcome to join Capt. Randy. Trips are available year round, you only need to decide when you want your adventure to start!

Spend a great day on the water with Tug of War Charters. If you are a novice, this could be the best introduction you can get; if you are already experienced, now is the time to level up. With the knowledgeable Captain Randy Kraft by your side, you will experience Florida's east coast from a different perspective.

Capt. Randy is a full-time USCG licensed captain who was born and raised in the area. Described by his clients as 'laid back, easy going, and a true gentleman,' he will make sure you have a great time on his boat. With his lifelong fishing experience, he knows exactly where to find the catch – and you can also learn interesting details about the local history.

Your trip will take place on a 23' bay boat that was restored in 2017. Powered by a 200 HP Suzuki engine, the boat will quickly take you to your fishing spot. In case a very feisty fish starts biting your bait, there is also a fighting chair to help you out in the duel.

You will mostly target inshore and nearshore species such as Tarpon, Bull Redfish, Black Drum, Snook, Snapper, Grouper, and Blacktip Shark. If you want to enjoy the taste of your catch, Capt. Randy will clean and bag it for you.

Tug of War Charters invites everyone with a positive attitude who wants to have fun. Whether you are a family with children or a group of friends, you are welcome to join Capt. Randy. Trips are available year round, you only need to decide when you want your adventure to start!

Randy Kraft
Captain
Randy Kraft
17 years of experience
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3 Hour Trip –Quick River Fishing AM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+5
US $300
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Hour Trip – Quick River Fishing
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+5
US $300
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip – Inlet/River AM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+4
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip – Night Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
Snook
Tarpon
Black Drum
Redfish
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip – Inlet/River AM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snook
Tarpon
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+8
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (165)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
87%
Caught fish

All reviews (107)

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Valerie Hysell
Valerie Hysell
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
Great Day for a Quick Trip!
3 hour Quick River Fishing Trip on June 18, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

We booked a quick 3-hour afternoon fishing trip out of New Smyrna Beach to see how our 10-year-old daughter would do on the water before committing to a longer charter. We wanted to test how she'd handle the heat, whether she'd get bored, and if fishing was something she'd really enjoy. We packed plenty of snacks and extra water, which was definitely a good idea since it was a hot noon trip. Despite the heat, we had an amazing time! The highlight of the trip was our daughter catching more fish than anyone else on the boat. The captain was friendly, helpful, and made the experience enjoyable for everyone. The short trip turned out to be the perfect introduction, and now we know we'll be booking a longer trip next time. We highly recommend this charter and captain for families, especially if you're introducing kids to offshore fishing.

Randy Kraft
Response from Captain

Awesome!!! Thanks for fishing with me... love you guys!!! Captain Randy

Craig Barnett
Craig Barnett
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
great trip!
3 Hour Trip – Quick River Fishing on July 23, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Great trip with Captain Randy! He knew the area well, was very patient with the new fishermen in our group and the equipment worked great! Would recommend him to anyone that is looking for a fishing charter down around the Daytona area.

Randy Kraft
Response from Captain

Awesome!!! Thanks for fishing with me!!! Captain Randy

Gene Orlandi
Gene Orlandi
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fish On !!
4 Hour Trip – Inlet/River AM on June 15, 2026 • 3 adults

The captain keeps the atmosphere lentertaining while providing expert guidance to help anglers. From sharing stories and laughter to celebrating each catch. Enjoyed the day with my Son and Captain Randy!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Randy Kraft
Response from Captain

Thanks for fishing with me!!!

Cindy Pospychala
Cindy Pospychala
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Randy
3 Hour Quick River Fishing Trip on May 19, 2026 • 3 adults

Captain Randy is THE BEST! Our second trip with him and had a blast catching fish! Caught the fish we wanted 10 minutes into our trip! We will only book with him now!! Thanks Captain Randy! ❤️🦈

Randy Kraft
Response from Captain

awesome!!! love you guys!!! thanks for fishing with me!!! Captain Randy

Chanda Mcinnis
Chanda Mcinnis
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
My husband says “best trip he’s ever been on”
4 Hour Trip – Inlet/River AM on July 19, 2026 • 3 adults

We had a great time fishing with Captain Randy today! Caught many fish and had alot of fun.. he’s an attentive, knowledgeable Captain and we will definitely be back to fish with him again

Reported catch:
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Black Drum
Sheepshead
Randy Kraft
Response from Captain

Awesome!!! Thanks for fishing with me!!! Captain Randy

FAQs about Tug Of War – New Smyrna Beach

Tug Of War – New Smyrna Beach offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Quick River Fishing (3 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Quick River Fishing - 1:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Quick River Fishing - 4:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip –Quick River Fishing AM (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inlet/River AM (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Night Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Inlet/River AM (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Tug Of War – New Smyrna Beach, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box 2 coolers
Trips booked with Tug Of War – New Smyrna Beach include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait is included. No extra charges )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No)
  • Drinks (water)
  • Fishing license (Saltwater Fishing licenses included while on board my vessel. )
Tug Of War – New Smyrna Beach offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Indian river, Halifax river )
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (3 miles.)
  • Backcountry fishing
Tug Of War – New Smyrna Beach offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Flounder gigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Tug Of War – New Smyrna Beach include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Randy Kraft
Randy Kraft
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States
106 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
128 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2016
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.
Captain Randy Kraft is a true local – he was born and raised in Florida and has spent his entire life fishing the waters of the Sunshine State. He started his life outdoors by swimming with alligators in ponds and hanging out with Sharks on the surf. Capt. Randy is a full-time captain and he's incredibly passionate about passing on his knowledge and love of nature and the outdoors to everyone he meets. He has great respect for the wildlife and loves explaining what's going on in the water and the local history. Captain Randy runs two different boats and can accommodate larger groups.
Randy Kraft
Randy Kraft
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
106
reports
128
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
Captain Randy Kraft is a true local – he was born and raised in Florida and has spent his entire life fishing the waters of the Sunshine State. He started his life outdoors by swimming with alligators in ponds and hanging out with Sharks on the surf. Capt. Randy is a full-time captain and he's incredibly passionate about passing on his knowledge and love of nature and the outdoors to everyone he meets. He has great respect for the wildlife and loves explaining what's going on in the water and the local history. Captain Randy runs two different boats and can accommodate larger groups.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Tarpon
Tarpon
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Pompano
Pompano

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while on a boat, enjoying a day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Michael R.
    Michael R.
    Mangrove Snapper, Sheephead, Black Drum. Randy really wants everyone successful & I think he was born on the water.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Black Drum caught during a fishing trip, accompanied by an adult on a boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    Craig B.
    Craig B.
    Great trip with Captain Randy! He knew the area well, was very patient with the new fishermen in our group and the equipment worked great! Would recommend him to anyone that is looking for a fishing charter down around the Daytona area.
  • A young angler proudly displays a Black Drum while surrounded by family on a fishing trip in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Jens N.
    Jens N.
  • Angler proudly displaying a Snook while fishing from a small boat, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Chanda M.
    Chanda M.
    We had a great time fishing with Captain Randy today! Caught many fish and had alot of fun.. he’s an attentive, knowledgeable Captain and we will definitely be back to fish with him again
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing on a boat in a calm waterway.
    Joseph S.
    Joseph S.
    I caught a large snook and if was the highlight of my entire vacation here
  • Angler proudly displaying a Yellow Jack caught while fishing from a boat, with a scenic backdrop of the water and bridge.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Jill L.
    Jill L.
    Captain Randy was awesome! He knows where to find the fish! we caught 31 fish and 5 of them were over 10 pounders!!!
  • A young angler proudly displaying her catch, a fish, while fishing with an adult on a boat, showcasing a fun family fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Black Rockfish
    Valerie H.
    Valerie H.
    We booked a quick 3-hour afternoon fishing trip out of New Smyrna Beach to see how our 10-year-old daughter would do on the water before committing to a longer charter. We wanted to test how she'd handle the heat, whether she'd get bored, and if fishing was something she'd really enjoy. We packed plenty of snacks and extra water, which was definitely a good idea since it was a hot noon trip. Despite the heat, we had an amazing time! The highlight of the trip was our daughter catching more fish than anyone else on the boat. The captain was friendly, helpful, and made the experience enjoyable for everyone. The short trip turned out to be the perfect introduction, and now we know we'll be booking a longer trip next time. We highly recommend this charter and captain for families, especially if you're introducing kids to offshore fishing.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Gene O.
    Gene O.
    The captain keeps the atmosphere lentertaining while providing expert guidance to help anglers. From sharing stories and laughter to celebrating each catch. Enjoyed the day with my Son and Captain Randy!
  • A family fishing trip showcasing a proud angler holding a large Redfish while two young companions smile on the boat.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Todd V.
    Todd V.
  • Anglers actively reeling in a large Tarpon while fishing in open waters, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    New Smvrna Beach is reeling in big catches with Captain Randy's Tug of War Charters. The charter offers inshore and nearshore saltwater fishing adventures in New Smyrna Beach, and Ponce Inlet jetties, Florida, targeting species like bull redfish, snook, and tarpon. Recent posts showcase exciting fishing experiences. New Smvrna Beach is known for providing fishing enthusiasts with memorable experiences in the waters of New Smyrna Beach. Captain Randy's expertise and easy booking process make it an attractive option for those looking to explore the area's fishing scene. Tug of War!!! Big Fish...Big Fun!!!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2005
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
2 coolers
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait is included. No extra charges
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No
Drinks
water
Fishing license
Saltwater Fishing licenses included while on board my vessel.

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
5 years and up
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

What’s biting in New Smyrna Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
TarponTarpon

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State licensed
4.9
(107)
22 ft
Group size 1 - 4
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Fish 1
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+10
4 hour trip • 4 persons
US $450