If you're ready to go fishing in Indian Rocks Beach, we've got you covered with Hog HandlerZ Sportfishing, owned and operated by Capt. Jacob Oliphant, which offers thrilling inshore/nearshore fishing charters in the picturesque waters of St. Petersburg, Florida.
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Tarpon, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Snook, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, Hammerhead Shark, Sheepshead, Tripletail, Bull Shark, Redfish, Blacktip Shark, Speckled Trout, and anything else that bites. On these trips, it’s common to using light or heavy tackle depending on the day.
Capt. Jacob runs a 24' Ranger bay boat with room for 4 passengers. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you!
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for some fishing! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Hog HandlerZ Sportfishing!
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4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 26, 2025
We went on a 4 hour morning trip. Captain Jacob got out to the fishing grounds quickly and we were immediately on fish. We weren’t fishing for anything specific but got into a bunch of sharks. We caught hammerhead, lemon sharks, black fin sharks, and nurse sharks. Captain Jacob was very knowledgeable and friendly. He worked hard to keep us on the fish. I highly recommend Captain Jacob to anybody looking for a good trip. I will definitely be coming back for future trips.
We went on a 4 hour morning trip. Captain Jacob got out to the fishing grounds quickly and we were immediately on fish. We weren’t fishing for anything specific but got into a bunch of sharks. We caught hammerhead, lemon sharks, black fin sharks, and nurse sharks. Captain Jacob was very knowledgeable and friendly. He worked hard to keep us on the fish. I highly recommend Captain Jacob to anybody looking for a good trip. I will definitely be coming back for future trips.
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4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 22, 2025
Our family had a great time. Captain Jake really worked with my son to ensure he caught a fish. He was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Our family had a great time. Captain Jake really worked with my son to ensure he caught a fish. He was very friendly and knowledgeable.
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12 Hour Trip – Extreme Tarpon on June 5, 2024
Great time on the water with capt. Jake. He put us on the fish would definitely recommend booking with him !
Great time on the water with capt. Jake. He put us on the fish would definitely recommend booking with him !