Captain
Brian Smith
Member since March 2016
Naples, United States
- Background
- Capt. Brian is a USCG licensed 200 ton master captain who works full time as a local fishing guide. He provides trips for anglers of all ages and ability levels and looks forward to welcoming you aboard.
Hey, I'm Captain Brian Smith
- Background
- Capt. Brian is a USCG licensed 200 ton master captain who works full time as a local fishing guide. He provides trips for anglers of all ages and ability levels and looks forward to welcoming you aboard.
My Charter Listings
angler's choice
Fishing Reports
Grouper time
Lots of action today out of Wiggins Pass, Naples, FL. Several keeper Reds, some just over 21 and some larger. Nice Gags and several Shark brought on board. We've had a few nice weather calm days after a rough… Read Full Report →
Red Grouper are here. SWFL fishing is on
We had a beautiful day with both an early morning half day and and extended afternoon trip. The water and winds finally are cooperating again and the water was like glass. Red Grouper were caught of keeper size at… Read Full Report →
8 1/2 foot Tiger
Nice size Tiger caught out of Wiggins Pass. Got a lot of short Reds and some big Triggerfish. Fishing has been active this week. Read Full Report →
Kingfish are biting
Had a great day on the water. In the morning we had several Kingfish on board. The afternoon brought good size red Grouper. All caught between 5-9 miles out of Wiggins Pass. Read Full Report →
Awesome Summer Fishing
It's been an eventful week on the water for Smokin' Hooks. The waters have been relatively calm and the storms have kept to the later afternoon to provide a full day of fishing. It's been hot out there but… Read Full Report →
Eight foot Tiger Shark
Started the day catching Lane Snapper, Grunts, and some Grouper. The bite really took off when when we threw big cut bait out. A seven foot Hammerhead came up for a taste. We then hooked up with a eight… Read Full Report →
Customer Reviews
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Tuesday, July 11, 2017
We booked with Smokin Hooks because they could take all six in my family. Captain mike was very patient with my grandchildren and did his best to make sure we all caught fish. The boat was clean,well equipped and we all felt safe. We tried different spots to find the bigger fish but as fishing goes it wasnt to be. We caught numerous snapper which mike filleted for us on return. I would highly recommend Smokin Hooks.
Craig Peterson recommends Smokin’ HooksFished July 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Saturday, July 8, 2017
The half day trip with Captain Brian was a fantastic experience. He was very knowledgeable and knew the right spots to hit. We caught alot of snapper and my son caught a large Snook. Highly recommend this fishing guide.
Mark Leaumont recommends Smokin’ HooksFished July 2017
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Went fishing on Monday, May 1, 2017
Brian was an amazing captain, he was funny, energetic and knew everything about fishing, his equipment and the boat. He knew exactly where to take us and allowed us to really do the work and be immersed into the day of fishing. Would highly recommend Brian to anyone looking for a fishing trip!!
Paige Jones recommends Smokin’ HooksFished May 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Friday, May 26, 2017
Captain Brian is the absolute definition of a top shelf individual. He was very professional and knowledgeable on fishing, and more importantly, he was extremely personable and fun. We enjoyed our time with Captain Brian and didn’t want it to end. Not only did everyone catch something, but everyone caught sharks! He was great at explaining the safety and skills it took to make the excursion a trip we will never forget. We HIGHLY recommend Captain Brian to anyone who is new or experienced to fishing. Trust us, you won’t regret your experience with him!!
Paul Miller recommends Smokin’ HooksFished May 2017
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Replied to this review on Sunday, May 28, 2017
Definitely come out again. It was a blast having you on board Smokin’ Hooks!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Monday, April 10, 2017
Excellent trip caught 30-40 fish between 3 people. Snapper and grouper
Alan Gaskill recommends Smokin’ HooksFished April 2017
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Replied to this review on Monday, April 24, 2017
Thanks for fishing with Smokin’ Hooks. I look forward to keeping you catching next trip!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Wednesday, April 5, 2017
We had a great time! Captain Brian made us feel very comfortable and welcomed. He was very knowledgeable, safety conscious, had a good sense of humor and worked it just right in making sure my daughter (the only girl fishin’) caught the biggest fish! Dinner was delicious and we hope to go out again sometime! Thanks Captain Brian!
Nancy Giffin recommends Smokin’ HooksFished April 2017
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Replied to this review on Monday, April 24, 2017
It was a pleasure to have your family on board! Always nice to have a fresh caught dinner. I look forward to seeing you next time.
VERIFIED Went fishing on Saturday, April 15, 2017
was fine.seas were a bit rough but not his fault. He did a good job. would go again
Ronald Secrest recommends Smokin’ HooksFished April 2017
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Replied to this review on Monday, April 24, 2017
Look forward to seeing you back on board! Most of the summer the mornings are smooth to a very light chop. Fishing is great then too!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Sunday, April 2, 2017
Captain Brian was terrific!
Will definitely recommend him to my friends.Peter Keseric recommends Smokin’ HooksFished April 2017
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Replied to this review on Tuesday, April 4, 2017
It was a pleasure having you and your son out fishing! Come back aboard Smokin’ Hooks anytime and we will keep you catching!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Thursday, March 23, 2017
We spent the afternoon with Captain Brian. He taught us how to fish and we caught many different fish! Even more important he skillfully maneuvered us between afternoon showers that sprang up and kept us safe and dry! We had an excellent time! Well worth the price!
Stan Smith recommends Smokin’ HooksFished March 2017
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Replied to this review on Friday, March 24, 2017
Glad you were able to get some fishing in and thoroughly enjoy your afternoon! For a short trip there was an abundance of fish. Come back on board Smokin’ Hooks anytime!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Monday, March 20, 2017
Awesome trip. Capt Brian and boat were top notch. Caught tons of snapper and small grouper. Had a great time with my boys. Fought a Goliath grouper for 45 min before losing the fish. My 20 year old son was worn out. Too bad we lost it it would have been fun to see that beast.
James Ingle recommends Smokin’ HooksFished March 2017
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Replied to this review on Monday, March 20, 2017
You guys were great. Come aboard Smokin’ Hooks anytime!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Saturday, March 18, 2017
Captain Brian was excellent with my boys and I. He targeted fish that my boys could fish and pull in on their own. He hit a couple spots and we were on the fish nearly non-stop.
Matt Wilson recommends Smokin’ HooksFished March 2017
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Replied to this review on Monday, March 20, 2017
It was a pleasure taking you and your boys out. Love having the kids on board and catching them fish!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Friday, March 3, 2017
High sea winds prevented open water. But we had a great time on the backwaters seeing fish and fowl. Good conversation with captain
Mike Lubenow recommends Smokin’ HooksFished March 2017
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Replied to this review on Friday, March 3, 2017
Glad we could still get you out for an enjoyable day today! If you are down again please contact Smokin’ Hooks and we will extend your trip for a little longer fishing time in the open water.
VERIFIED Went fishing on Tuesday, February 28, 2017
We had a fantastic day out with Captain Brian. It started sadly with one of our party coming down sick before we could get out to the grounds. Captain Brian made sure that he was okay and brought us back to the dock so he could go back to the hotel and rest. Captain Brian then let me know that we would still have a great day fishing, and he would keep us out extra because of the lost time with our friend since he didn’t have a evening group that day. We caught many fish including a great 25 inch Grooper, but alas that one was out of season. Got great pictures and then released him. When we got back Captain Brian gave us directions to a place that would cook our catch, and that was awesome too. Thanks for a great day out Captain Brain.
Scott Michalek recommends Smokin’ HooksFished February 2017
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Replied to this review on Friday, March 3, 2017
Glad we could make the best of the day for you and stay out a little longer and reel in the fish. It was my pleasure to recommend a great restaurant to cook your catch, helps end the day on an even better note! Looking forward to taking you out in the future!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Sunday, February 26, 2017
Dean Zent recommends Smokin’ HooksFished February 2017
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Replied to this review on Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Had a blast taking you out yesterday! Look forward to doing another trip next time. Thanks again for booking with Smokin’ Hooks!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Saturday, February 11, 2017
Captain Mike did a great job of trying to make all three generations comfortable and successful. The only criticism I will make are regarding the topics of conversation that he brought up. As someone who works with all kinds of people, my son and I would suggest that he not talk about politics or religion or various ethnicities, although I enjoyed the story about the Chinese ladies who delighted in the fresh roe. Fishing stories are always welcome. And information about fish and nature is great.
Sharon Callaway recommends Smokin’ HooksFished February 2017
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Replied to this review on Tuesday, February 28, 2017
It was a pleasure to take your family out fishing. It’s always a great day bringing families out to fish together!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Monday, January 30, 2017
Very nice trip in spite of the weather. Captain Smith was very accommodating and a pleasure. We will book a trip again.
Jon Kaylor recommends Smokin’ HooksFished January 2017
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Replied to this review on Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Thank you for coming out with Smokin’ Hooks! It was a pleasure meeting you and look forward to bringing you out next time!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Wednesday, December 28, 2016
We started out with a sunset cruise one night, which was great, followed by a full day of fishing the following day. With unusual conditions working against us, Captain Brian worked diligently to keep us on the fish. He rarely took a seat, as he was constantly baiting our hooks, taking the fish off for us, and being attentive in general. He had some great stories and was very personable; it felt like we were hanging out with an old friend by the end of the day. We also had a few surprises from mother nature: a dolphin stalked/hung out within a few feet of the Smoking Hooks for a few hours during the morning and we also got to see a loggerhead sea turtle swimming up close. Definitely recommend Captain Brian and the Smoking Hooks! Hoping to get back down in the summer!
Lisa Rutledge recommends Smokin’ HooksFished December 2016
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Replied to this review on Tuesday, January 24, 2017
It was my pleasure to meet you and your family on the sunset cruise and get you out fishing for the day. The summer fishing is phenomenal once the Gulf waters heat up. Check in with me next time you are down!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Monday, December 19, 2016
We had a great 4 hour trip with Brian. He is very personal and was always there to bait our hooks and take fish off. Then boat was very clean and well kept which is important when on the water. Great job Brian!! We will be back!!
Daniel Eaton recommends Smokin’ HooksFished December 2016
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Replied to this review on Friday, December 30, 2016
Looking forward to taking you out again!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Friday, September 16, 2016
This was one of the most fun and memorable Birthdays I have ever had! Captain Brian and Smokin’ Hooks made my day so special! It was like Heaven on Earth! We found a swirling tide hole and we saw a group of about 8 Eagle Rays, a Sea Turtle and tons of Barracudas surrounding Smokin’ Hooks!
Then it was followed by my sister Kelly and I catching Large keeper Red Groupers, Snappers and something so Monsterous on my line and after an enormous fight ... It finally broke my line! Moby Dick does exist!After our trip and Captain Brian filleting our keepers, we went to the Fish House where they cooked ou fresh catch for us!
It was one of the most fun and prosperous fishing trips we have ever had!! Thank You Captain Brian for you’re fun and knowledgable skills!
We Shall Return;
Becky Lou and Kelly Lynn Bushey
Becky Lou Hart recommends Smokin’ HooksFished September 2016
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Replied to this review on Monday, September 19, 2016
This was a great birthday trip. Fishing was great and wildlife we saw was amazing.See you next trip!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Saturday, August 20, 2016
My family and I enjoyed our deep sea fishing experience aboard Smoking Hooks on 08/20/2016. Captain Brian is awesome. Three of the four add no experience fishing but Captain Brian assured us we would catch plenty of fish and we did !!!!! Deep Sea Fishing with Smokin Hooks is where “Everything is Awesome”
Lawana Green recommends Smokin’ HooksFished August 2016
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Replied to this review on Monday, August 29, 2016
It was my pleasure brining you and your family out! I’d welcome you back anytime. Glad the day was ‘Awesome’! Captain B
VERIFIED Went fishing on Saturday, August 13, 2016
Captain Brian was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and professional. He took care of setting us up with the bait and took all our caught fish off the hooks. He knew where the fish were and we ended up filling the fish hold! Capt. Brian’s personality was over the top friendly. We will be back to fish with him again.
Juan Turruellas recommends Smokin’ HooksFished August 2016
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Replied to this review on Monday, August 15, 2016
Your family was great and I look forward to seeing you on the water again. I enjoyed bringing you to the fish!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Thursday, June 30, 2016
Captain Brian was awesome! We spoke ahead of our scheduled excursion and discussed exactly what we were hoping to catch and he prepared our excursion accordingly. He took us right to the fish! We booked a 4 hr excursion and were lucky enough to have constant action. One right after another. Captain Brian gave us our space and let us do our thing but was always near by and jumped in whenever necessary; whether it be baiting hooks removing fish, or helping with the gear if a big one was on the line. We definitely found our offshore fishing Captain and we can’t wait for him to take us out again next year!
Erik Jurgensen recommends Smokin’ HooksFished June 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Thursday, June 9, 2016
The sea was too rough to go out into the gulf and shark fish, safety first. We fished the back water and had a great time. Couldn’t ask for a better Capt.
Ed Becker recommends Smokin’ HooksFished June 2016
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Replied to this review on Thursday, June 16, 2016
This week had some variable weather. Monday and Tuesday were off limits. Thursday looked good but when we hit the pass it was too rough. We were still able to fish the back water and reel some in. Not the same but glad you could enjoy the trip still. Great family to bring out!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Sunday, May 29, 2016
We booked this trip through Fishing Booker, and we got excellent communication from the site. The Captain was Brian Smith, and he called us a day before to make sure we had instructions to the Marina. This was not hard to find. The boat was just as promised, much better than the usual ones, with a hard top and a cabin in case someone wants to stay away from the sun. We fished 4 at a time, but we caught plenty of fish (we went close to the shore, and caught snapper, grouper and a few small sharks). There was enough activity going on to keep everyone busy. There was plenty of bait: shrimp, fish, octopus and live bait. Payment was through credit card and we were able to take the fish filets to the Fish House (nearby) where they cook your catch (for a fee). Brian will provide water, and you should bring a few snacks and plenty of sunscreen. I am sure you can try and go for bigger fish, and i would ask the captain directly about that, though you may need to plan and budget for a longer trip.
Julio Hajdenberg recommends Smokin’ HooksFished May 2016
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Replied to this review on Friday, June 3, 2016
I’m glad you enjoyed the trip with your family! It was my pleasure having you aboard Smokin’ Hooks.
Yes, you can definitely go for a range of fish this time of year. I try make sure I bring you to the best spots based on the weather, wind, and recent bites. The past two weeks has brought a plethora of mid-range fish (Snapper, Grouper, Shark) with some larger Grouper and a few Kingfish on the 4 hour trips which are fun and keeps everyone active. I’m going on on several 6-8 hour trips this weekend targeting some larger Shark, Grouper, Kingfish, and Cobia. Most species will continue to be active throughout the Summer months and as long as the Summer afternoon storms don’t roll in too early we have time to get to more spots on the extended trips.
Glad to hear you liked the boat and the Fish House restaurants. It’s one of my favorite local seafood restaurants.
VERIFIED Went fishing on Saturday, May 28, 2016
Captain Brian is on top of his game, he asked us what we were targeting then we went after it With in minutes of poles in the water we were catching fish. We did not take many pictures honestly we did not have time to. In all we must have caught 30+ fish while we were out there. Some were to small we had to throw back however we came home with plenty for a group fish fry. (Grouper, Snapper and Grunts.) You may want to stretch or exercise a bit before you go, I am writing this review the day after I am sore however I will be doing this again with Captain Brian for sure.
Douglas Haussman recommends Smokin’ HooksFished May 2016
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Replied to this review on Sunday, May 29, 2016
It was a great trip with you yesterday! I hope you recover soon! Next time we’ll schedule in some stretching.
VERIFIED Went fishing on Friday, May 20, 2016
This was a great choice. Brian did an excellent job and worked his butt off for us. I told him I wanted to catch lots of fish, big ones, and fighting ones. He said we would start small and work our way to the bigger ones. The first stop, we caught fish after fish. It was great. We caught a lot of different kinds like white snapper, red snapper, puffer, grouper, shark, and tiger shark plus one unidentified fish. We saw a large and a small sea turtle. The fishing was great until a dolphin showed up. It was neat to see it and feed it but we moved to another spot. Fishing slowed a little but we did start catching bigger fish as well. Hooked several that broke lines. One took a lot of line and fought for a while but finally broke the line. My son fought two 8 ft tiger sharks for a while. We had a blast. John also caught the same shark twice because the second time he got it in the boat and the rig was still in his mouth. Brian’s experience and education as a boat captain was a plus to me. His equipment was top of the line. His boat has a private toilet plus an area to get out of the sun if needed. Brian is also very personable and we enjoyed talking with him. We also got some good quality fish to take home with us. Thanks Brian for a great day. Hopefully will see you next year.
Stan Vilhauer recommends Smokin’ HooksFished May 2016
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Replied to this review on Sunday, May 29, 2016
Thanks Stan! It was a pleasure bring you all out. I do hope to see you back next year!
Went fishing on Wednesday, April 6, 2016
We had a great fishing trip with Captain Brian of Smokin’ Hooks!!! We highly recommend fishing with Smokin’ Hooks, as Captain Brian is a great fisherman, and we caught a ton of beauitiful fish including a 32” King Fish! We had a great time! Thank you, Captaim Brian!
Patricia Bollinger recommends Smokin’ HooksFished April 2016
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Replied to this review on Tuesday, April 19, 2016
It was a pleasure bringing you out! Thanks for making the trip and coming out on Smokin’ Hooks.
Went fishing on Sunday, April 10, 2016
Capt. Brian took myself and my family out on a sunset cruise. We had an amazing time. We cruised for a while and just took a tour of the area seeing the beaches of Bonita and Naples. Captain Brian is very friendly and extremely knowledgable of the area. We will be going back whenever we can and booking a fishing charter! He is the best!
Kristin Elze recommends Smokin’ HooksFished April 2016
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Replied to this review on Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Glad you enjoyed the cruise so much. The sunsets are beautiful going out of Wiggins pass!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Wednesday, April 6, 2016
The trip was a lot of fun. The captain was very nice and personable. We took our 11 year old son out with us and he was so excited to catch so many fish. He did catch two grouper but neither was quite big enough so we had to throw back but the thrill of the catch is all that mattered to him. The boat is very nice and does have a toilet so grandma came along as well. This was great fun and highly recommended.
Kim Isaacson recommends Smokin’ HooksFished April 2016
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Replied to this review on Monday, April 11, 2016
It was a pleasure to bring you and your family out for an adventure!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Friday, March 25, 2016
Brian, the captain, was great. The weather that morning was bad and he was willing to work with us on timing and possibly rescheduling. We were on a tight schedule that we so we really wanted to get out that day. We hung around for about an hour and a half for the severe weather to pass and then went out. It was great that he was willing to do whatever we wanted as far as timing. He was willing to push it off until later on that week but the weather cleared and we had a blast.
We caught enough fish that we fed twelve people and still had leftovers. When we came back to port and Brian was cleaning our fish for us another boat came in and they had only caught one fish. You could tell the guy was not thrilled with only catching one fish when we had a pile. I was really impressed with how much we caught considering the weather was so crappy earlier that day.
The other great thing about catching so many was that I had my eleven year old son with us and he had a blast catching so many fish. Brian was working his butt off getting the fish off our lines and re-baiting the hooks. You could tell he really has a passion for what he is doing.
I will be calling Brian next year when we come down to Florida next year.Mark Schrantz recommends Smokin’ HooksFished March 2016
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Replied to this review on Monday, April 11, 2016
That was a bounty of fish! Glad it fed everyone. Look forward to seeing you next year!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Our family of four—ranging in age from 17 to 57—had a thoroughly enjoyable outing with Captain Brian. He accommodated our schedule by switching an afternoon booking to the morning, provided a relaxing atmosphere on his boat and hit several spots where we were constantly pulling in fish. While we did not catch a “big one”, we had a great time. We will definitely go out with Captain Brian when we are back in the Naples area!
Bob Durgin recommends Smokin’ HooksFished March 2016
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Replied to this review on Monday, April 11, 2016
Hope to get ‘the big one’ next time! It was nice meeting you and your family.
Went fishing on Saturday, February 13, 2016
A trip with Captain Brian is an awesome experience. He’s friendly and fun, knows where the fish are makes things very comfortable. The huge back area on his Parker is really the place to fish two thumbs up!
Evan Miller recommends Smokin’ HooksFished February 2016
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Replied to this review on Monday, April 11, 2016
Looking forward to your next trip! The Grouper bite is headed nearshore.
Went fishing on Saturday, February 6, 2016
I’ve been out with Brian 4 times now. He’s ready to go with lots of bait and the boat is immaculate. he’s trying to get you on fish and changes things to be successful. He had us each holding a line and kept us busy catching fish. he then had a couple lines out for the barracuda and sharks
Lyle Smith recommends Smokin’ HooksFished February 2016
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Replied to this review on Monday, April 11, 2016
Looking forward to seeing you again and getting another ‘big catch’!
Went fishing on Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Captain Brian was awesome. He took care of all our needs from bait & tackle to drinks/ice. He is very professional and his boat is top notch with plenty of space. Captain Brain always had us on fish. I will definitely make a return trip to “Smokin Hooks” .
Rick Stocker
Villa Hills, KYRicky Stocker recommends Smokin’ HooksFished February 2016
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