Rodbender Fishing Charters

Join Captain Scott for a great day of fishing with Rodbender Fishing Charters. They specialize in providing professional bay fishing charters in the beautiful waters of Sarasota, Florida.

His 22’ Century boat can comfortably fit 4 anglers at once, without you crossing rods. With its 115 HP engine, great captain, and navigational equipment you will be on the fish in no time.

You can expect to fish a multitude of species, including, but not limited to, Barracuda, Cobia, Redfish, Kingfish, Permit, Snapper, and Seatrout. All of these great species, and you won’t even be too far from shore. That makes these trips great for people of all experience levels.

Children are especially welcome aboard. Capt. Scott loves to see the kids hook their first fish, their excitement is so contagious! He will happily educate the younger generation on how to fish and the importance of looking after the ecosystem by catching and releasing fish wherever possible.

Of course, Capt. Scott will make sure you have plenty for dinner, and will fillet the fish for you, so they are ready to go. However, any and all fish that you decide not to eat will be released. This way, the rivers of Sarasota stay plentiful year after year, for your continued enjoyment.

Capt. Scott will provide all rods and reels, lures, and live bait, which he will prepare in advance of your trip. This will allow you more time to fish and go after you desired catch. Fishing license is also included. It is recommended that you bring plenty of water and any snacks you fancy.

So all that is left to do is book, grab your snacks, and join Captain Scott for a great fishing trip!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM) FOR 1 PERSON
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $200
    Great for beginners, who want a one on one fishing trip. The trip departs from Harts Landing in Sarasota at 8:00 A.M. You will be fishing for Mackerel, Snapper, Flounder, Trout, Redfish, plus many more! We will use live bait.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM) FOR 1 PERSON
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $200
    It will be you and the captain one on one working the docks and the bay. The trip departs from Harts Landing in Sarasota at 1:00 P.M. You will be fishing for Trout, Redfish, Mackerel, Snapper, Flounder and many more species with live bait, which will be prepared in advance. Please bring plenty of water and sunscreen.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM) FOR 2 PEOPLE
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $300
    Great for couples who want the full fishing experience. The trip departs from Harts Landing in Sarasota at 8:00 A.M. You will target Flounder, Snapper, Trout, Redfish and Mackerel, using live bait. Please remember to bring plenty of water and sunscreen.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM) FOR 2 PEOPLE
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $300
    Great for couples, just the two of you and the Captain. The trip departs from Harts Landing in Sarasota at 1:00 P.M. You will be fishing for Snook, Snapper, Redfish, Trout and Mackerel. Live bait will be used. Please remember to bring water and sunscreen.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM) FOR 3 PEOPLE
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $320
    The trip departs from Harts Landing in Sarasota at 8:00 A.M. You will be fishing for Trout, Redfish, Cobia, Barracuda, Grouper and many more species with live bait in the bay. Please bring water along too!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM) FOR 3 PEOPLE
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $320
    The trip departs from Harts Landing in Sarasota at 1:00 P.M. You will be fishing for Trout, Redfish, Mackerel, Snapper, Flounder and many more species with live bait in the bay.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM) FOR 4 PEOPLE
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $350
    The trip departs from Harts Landing in Sarasota at 8:00 A.M. You will be fishing for Little Tunny, Black Drum, Cobia, Grouper, Snook and many more species with live bait.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM) FOR 4 PEOPLE
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $350
    The trip departs from Harts Landing in Sarasota at 1:00 P.M. You will be fishing for Seatrout, Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Permit, Snook and many more species. Live bait will be provided for you.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 694 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
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Jacob G.
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A Great Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) FOR 1 PERSON on February 8, 2025
Went out solo with Captain Scott on 2/8/25. Had a blast on the water with Captain Scott. Caught several pinfish as well as...
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Colten D.
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Great day of Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) FOR 1 PERSON on February 7, 2025
Capt. was early to the dock and was ready to go. We fished 5 or so different spots targeting various fish. It was really cool...
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Rob L.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Caught tons of fish!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) FOR 2 PEOPLE on May 24, 2024
We had so much fun with Captain John. He worked hard to get us to several locations where he knew the fish were biting. We...
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Rudy A.
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Awesome!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) FOR 2 PEOPLE on February 4, 2025
Caught a few but was too small to keep. However it was a beautiful Feb 4th and my wife and I had a great time fishing on ou...
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Gerald S.
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An excellent way to spend 4 hours

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) FOR 4 PEOPLE on February 1, 2025
My wife and I and 2 adult sons had a fun day of fishing with our captain, Scott.  We caught lots of Mangrove Snappers of which...
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FAQs about Rodbender Fishing Charters

Rodbender Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) FOR 1 PERSON (4 hours)
  • US $200 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) FOR 1 PERSON (4 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) FOR 2 PEOPLE (4 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) FOR 2 PEOPLE (4 hours)
  • US $320 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) FOR 3 PEOPLE (4 hours)
  • US $320 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) FOR 3 PEOPLE (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) FOR 4 PEOPLE (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) FOR 4 PEOPLE (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Rodbender Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Rodbender Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Usually prepared in advance)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Rodbender Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Rodbender Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Rodbender Fishing Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your operator

A Rodbender Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida, United States
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Captain Scott Green owns and operates Rodbender Fishing Charters in Sarasota Florida. He grew up in Iowa and fished many years in Canada with his father and twin brother.  When he arrived in Sarasota in December of 1982, he started fishing Sarasota Bay.  As he fished with his friends and neighbors they told him he should become a professional fishing guide. Well he did just that.  The last 34 years Captain Scott has had the best fishing of his life in the Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico area.  Now he loves showing visitors the thrill of saltwater fishing. Captain Scott loves to have kids on the boat; he always has fun when the kids are having fun.  The look on a little girl or boys face when they bring that big fish in the boat and show it to you is priceless, but the look on your faces is priceless to him.

The fish you can target

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
1995
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Century
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha 4Stroke
Powered by
1 x 115HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Usually prepared in advance
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Sarasota to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No min. age, life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Checks

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