Captain
Caiman Bowman

Member since September 2023 Oak Hill, United States
Background
Growing up in a fish-addicted family, I've been in and around the fishing culture in New Smyrna Beach, FL. I started fishing with my grandfather, catching Trout, Redfish, and Tarpon here in the Mosquito Lagoon every summer, and every day I wasn't in school or shredding the surf. In the past 6 years, I've had the bug for finding fish of all kinds in super skinny water. Watching any game fish do their natural habits in their domain is one sight I'll never get tired of. For me, it's about the eat and the expansive range of emotions one endures when all this beautiful action occurs.
Techniques
Sight fishing game fish on the flats is my craft. This can be done in many ways and with a variety of techniques. Whether you're more comfortable casting a spinning rod or a fly rod, all is welcomed aboard. With my twenty foot push pole in hand we'll be able to get in the right positions for an optimal cast. When fishing with me, using live bait fish or live shrimp is a great way to target fish in deeper waters near the lagoon and along the more defined banks along the mangrove lines within the lagoon. Having a rig with a long leader, 1 ounce lead, and a number three offset hook is a common technique we'll use to catch a variety of different species that move all throughout the estuary.

Hey, I'm Captain Caiman Bowman

Oak Hill, United States
Background
Growing up in a fish-addicted family, I've been in and around the fishing culture in New Smyrna Beach, FL. I started fishing with my grandfather, catching Trout, Redfish, and Tarpon here in the Mosquito Lagoon every summer, and every day I wasn't in school or shredding the surf. In the past 6 years, I've had the bug for finding fish of all kinds in super skinny water. Watching any game fish do their natural habits in their domain is one sight I'll never get tired of. For me, it's about the eat and the expansive range of emotions one endures when all this beautiful action occurs.
Techniques
Sight fishing game fish on the flats is my craft. This can be done in many ways and with a variety of techniques. Whether you're more comfortable casting a spinning rod or a fly rod, all is welcomed aboard. With my twenty foot push pole in hand we'll be able to get in the right positions for an optimal cast. When fishing with me, using live bait fish or live shrimp is a great way to target fish in deeper waters near the lagoon and along the more defined banks along the mangrove lines within the lagoon. Having a rig with a long leader, 1 ounce lead, and a number three offset hook is a common technique we'll use to catch a variety of different species that move all throughout the estuary.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (14)
Tarpon and Bonefish
April 14th 2026 Fishing
April 14th 2026 Fishing
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Derek R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Sharks, Barracuda & Snapper โ€” Epic Day on the Flats

VERIFIED   Full Day (Sun up till Sun Down) on May 24, 2026
We had an awesome 12-hour trip in the Keys with Caiman. Even with windy conditions and tough fishing at times, he worked hard...
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Daniel C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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His name said it all!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on March 29, 2026
went out on Sundays Mar.29th. over cast and windy. was not looking like the best day in my eyes. He took us out and with in...
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Ross J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April 14th 2026 Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4-6 hours) on April 14, 2026
My wife and I went out with Capt. Caiman on a very windy day, however, he put us on fish and in spite of not getting a shot...
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Charles G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tarpon and Bonefish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4-6 hours) on June 2, 2026
Caiman is a great man to spend the day with.ย  Very professional and knowledgeable of the area.ย  If I was more skilled we...
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Tracy O.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good Captain, Good boat

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4-6 hours) on June 28, 2026
All three hooked Tarpons broke off.
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