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Smokin' Hooks

Member since March 2016 Naples, United States
Background
Captain Brian is a USCG-licensed 200 ton master captain who works full time as a local fishing guide on the inshore and nearshore waters near Naples, Florida. Our team is consists of Captain William, Captain Tyler, and we provide trips for anglers of all ages and ability levels. We all look forward to welcoming you aboard for some bottom fishing for a range of exciting game and delicious table fish. Our Team is rounded out by Captain William, Captain Tyler. We've brought them on board with over 50 years of fishing experience between them. Julia is on standby to answer any questions you may have and ensure clear communication for your upcoming trip with Smokin' Hooks so you get a quick response while the rest of the crew is at sea. All of our team mirrors our passion at Smokin' Hooks for fishing and ensuring you have an A+ experience!
Techniques
Big Game live bait , Bottom fishing and trolling depending on season!!

Hey, we're Smokin' Hooks

Naples, United States
Background
Captain Brian is a USCG-licensed 200 ton master captain who works full time as a local fishing guide on the inshore and nearshore waters near Naples, Florida. Our team is consists of Captain William, Captain Tyler, and we provide trips for anglers of all ages and ability levels. We all look forward to welcoming you aboard for some bottom fishing for a range of exciting game and delicious table fish. Our Team is rounded out by Captain William, Captain Tyler. We've brought them on board with over 50 years of fishing experience between them. Julia is on standby to answer any questions you may have and ensure clear communication for your upcoming trip with Smokin' Hooks so you get a quick response while the rest of the crew is at sea. All of our team mirrors our passion at Smokin' Hooks for fishing and ensuring you have an A+ experience!
Techniques
Big Game live bait , Bottom fishing and trolling depending on season!!
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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B S.
Captain
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Captain

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Smokinโ€™ Hooks

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(482 reviews)
Naples
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $625

Smokin' Hooks II

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(81 reviews)
Naples
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $625

Fishing Reports

Goliath Grouper time
Goliath Grouper time
Jul 5, 2020 Naples
Weโ€™ve been picking back up with the Summer bite out of Wiggins Pass. The waters have warmed up and the Barracuda bite along with the Goliath Grouper has been very active. Thereโ€™s been a nice Gulfshore breeze that provides some relief for the afternoon trips. We have been able to avoid the typical afternoon showers and have been on the water most days for both morning and afternoon trips. Thinking about what to do to stay active and have fun? Get out on the water with Captain Brian and crew!
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Winter 2020 - Fishing with Smokinโ€™ Hooks
Winter 2020 - Fishing with Smokinโ€™ Hooks
Jan 24, 2020 Naples
This past week has been phenomenal. Today on an 8 hour trip we ran a total of only 12 miles and were catching fish all day. So many that FWC came by at the dock to check us out! Left the docks at 8 from Wiggins Pass and journeyed out after a wicked cold front with some variable seas. The forecast called for the seas to lay down by midday so Captain and crew were optimistic. Within fifteen minutes of anchoring down we landed a nice King Mackeral and had a Triggerfish on board. The day proved fruitful with Kings, Snapper, Spanish Mackeral hooking up with our lines. The rest of the weeks been active, even yesterday with a cold front and backwater fishing we hooked up to a nice Redfish and some good keepers.
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October Fishing is still going strong
October Fishing is still going strong
Oct 10, 2017 Naples
Took a group of three out 3-6 miles to several spots out of Wiggins Pass in North Naples. The goal today was to keep catching and bring plenty home for dinner so we didn't target any game fish. Kept busy the entire 5 hour trip and filled the bucket. Kingfish are starting to hit, keeper Lane Snappers, Silver Snappers - good variety today. The Groupers were a bit undersized but they are still out there. Overall, excellent for mid-October. Charters haven't been as frequent post - hurricane Irma however EVERY trip has been jammin' - no bad days!
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Grouper time
Grouper time
May 29, 2017 Naples
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 patch of wind and waves. The Grouper have been providing most of the action with the Snapper picking up in size as well.
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Red Grouper are here. SWFL fishing is on
Red Grouper are here. SWFL fishing is on
May 27, 2017 Naples
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 the 8-9 mile mark bottom fishing with live and cut bait. We had three sharks on the morning trip to add to the action. Everyone on board had FISH ON! This is the time of year to be on the water with Smokin' Hooks.
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8 1/2 foot Tiger
8 1/2 foot Tiger
Jan 20, 2017 Naples
Nice size Tiger caught out of Wiggins Pass. Got a lot of short Reds and some big Triggerfish. Fishing has been active this week.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 563 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Great trip in the August heat!
Great trip in the August heat!
Great trip in the August heat!
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Angler rating
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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DeWayne D.
Lebanon, IN
Excellent
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Half day trip w/Captain Brian

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Seasonal Special (AM) on April 27, 2021
Didnโ€™t get to finish my review from yesterday. Had a great day on the gulf with Brian and Kyle. Caught a bunch of...
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Shanr H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 5, 2024
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Nolan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   4 Hour (PM) on June 27, 2024
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Christin P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 26, 2024
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Patricia M.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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We had a great time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 30, 2024
Capt William was awesome. We caught a bunch of grouper, a nice Bonita, lost a few other nice ones and a bunch of other fish....
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