Captain
Tony Zain

Member since December 2014 Anna Maria, United States
Background
Captain Tony Zain first started fishing with his grandpa in Northern Michigan at the age of 5. He started his first guide business at the age of 18 fishing for smallmouth bass and walleye on Lake St. Clair in Michigan. After Michigan Captain Tony moved to San Diego, CA to begin learning how to fish the Pacific Ocean for Tuna. He began another successful guide business fishing for all 5 species of Pacific Tuna from San Diego down to Mexico. In 2013, Captain Tony moved to Anna Maria Island in pursuit of all of the wonderful fish that Tampa Bay and the Gulf had to offer. Captain Tony has become one of the most sought after fishing guides in the Anna Maria area specializing in light tackle reef and inshore fishing in his 28 ft custom built center console. He loves to take kids and families fishing and show them the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay.
Techniques
We utilize light tackle spinning rods for all of our fishing trips. We specialize in reef fishing for snapper, grouper, grunts, porgy's, spanish mackerel, king mackerel, little tunny tuna, sharks and barracuda. We also specialize in fishing Tamp Bay with live bait for snook, seatrout, spanish mackerel, sharks, and jacks

Hey, I'm Captain Tony Zain

Anna Maria, United States
Background
Captain Tony Zain first started fishing with his grandpa in Northern Michigan at the age of 5. He started his first guide business at the age of 18 fishing for smallmouth bass and walleye on Lake St. Clair in Michigan. After Michigan Captain Tony moved to San Diego, CA to begin learning how to fish the Pacific Ocean for Tuna. He began another successful guide business fishing for all 5 species of Pacific Tuna from San Diego down to Mexico. In 2013, Captain Tony moved to Anna Maria Island in pursuit of all of the wonderful fish that Tampa Bay and the Gulf had to offer. Captain Tony has become one of the most sought after fishing guides in the Anna Maria area specializing in light tackle reef and inshore fishing in his 28 ft custom built center console. He loves to take kids and families fishing and show them the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay.
Techniques
We utilize light tackle spinning rods for all of our fishing trips. We specialize in reef fishing for snapper, grouper, grunts, porgy's, spanish mackerel, king mackerel, little tunny tuna, sharks and barracuda. We also specialize in fishing Tamp Bay with live bait for snook, seatrout, spanish mackerel, sharks, and jacks
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(216 reviews)
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Anna Maria
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Trips from US $600

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 216 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Beth F.
Montgomery, OH
Excellent
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Half Day Trip with Captain Tony

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Fishing Trip - AM on June 12, 2023
We had a fantastic trip with Captain Tony!ย  He was extremely attentive and helpful.ย  He was truly there to help us experience...
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Bradley S.
Excellent
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Awesome birthday fishing trip

VERIFIED   1/2 Day AM Fishing Trip on July 1, 2024
Captain Tony was the best. We have been on several fishing charters and Tony was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about...
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Jay R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   1/2 Day AM Fishing Trip on June 5, 2024
We went out on a half day trip to look for good eating bottom fish. Captain Tony brought us to his spots and we caught a ton...
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Deborah B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Fishing Trip - AM on May 28, 2024
We had a great day fishing with Tony.ย  Knowledgeable, accommodating all experience levels.ย  We caught many different kinds...
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Ralph K.
Excellent
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Captain Tony is fantastic

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Fishing Trip - AM on May 8, 2024
It was the first tropical fishing excursion for me and my sons. Captain Tony made it a pleasure. He is knowledgeable and he...
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