Captain
Wally Shaw

Member since January 2015 Fort Lauderdale, United States
Background
Captain Wally has been fishing Fort Lauderdale waters his entire life. He has over 20 years of professional sportfishing and tournament experience in South Florida and the Bahamas, so you know that he's more than able to guide a good fishing trip. As a Fort Lauderdale native, he knows all the best fishing grounds, what it takes to get you on the fish quickly and how to help you hook it. He equally enjoys having novices, experienced anglers and families on board and is always open to teaching them little tricks and tips of the trade.
Techniques
Trolling, kite fishing, bottom fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Wally Shaw

Fort Lauderdale, United States
Background
Captain Wally has been fishing Fort Lauderdale waters his entire life. He has over 20 years of professional sportfishing and tournament experience in South Florida and the Bahamas, so you know that he's more than able to guide a good fishing trip. As a Fort Lauderdale native, he knows all the best fishing grounds, what it takes to get you on the fish quickly and how to help you hook it. He equally enjoys having novices, experienced anglers and families on board and is always open to teaching them little tricks and tips of the trade.
Techniques
Trolling, kite fishing, bottom fishing.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(94 reviews)
Fort Lauderdale
trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 94 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (86)
Great experience for my 3 and 6 yr old
Great experience for my 3 and 6 yr old
Nice Amberjack fighting !!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
80%
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Chris C.
Miramar, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 27, 2021
Captain Wally, Matt and Jon were terrific it was a wonderful day out on the beautiful ocean outside of Fort Lauderdale.
Chris C. recommends Reel Work Sportfishing Charters
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Jesse R.
Grand Marais, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with capt wally

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 19, 2021
Had a great day with awesome weather, fishing was slow but the captain and first mate kept trying to get us on fish.
Jesse R. recommends Reel Work Sportfishing Charters
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Tom P.
Pembroke Pines, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 16, 2021
Great time, crew and captain were awesome. They were very persistent in finding us some fish to catch.
Tom P. recommends Reel Work Sportfishing Charters
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Angie L.
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Expensive boat ride.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 7, 2024
A four hour boat ride and only had one pole out at a time except when trolling. No live bait was provided then had to...
Angie L. does not recommend Reel Work Sportfishing Charters
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Paul T.
Mount WASHING, OH
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Wally

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 12, 2022
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