Captain
Brian Farmer

Member since October 2023 Sarasota, United States
Background
My business is named after an island off the coast of Louisiana, that my father and I fished for over 20 years. I can talk for hours about hiking the North Georgia Mountains to fish a stream small enough to jump across, to catch 6-inch native Brook Trout, or catching 100 LB Ahi off Hawaii. It's all just as exciting to me. For the last 14 years, I've been fishing the Sarasota Bay and Gulf, learning all that the west coast of Florida has to offer. Sarasota has endless opportunities for fishing and some of the best and nicest guides I've ever known. There's nothing better than the smile on someone's face when they catch their first fish. Taking people fishing isn't a job; it's the best day ever.
Techniques
I love fishing the deep reefs, there's always a surprise fish that you didn't expect. I grew up fishing the Louisiana marsh and Gulf and have fly fished many of the blue-ribbon trout streams in the US, I would be happy fishing for bream with a cane pole and crickets. I don't really have a favorite style; I like it all.

Hey, I'm Captain Brian Farmer

Sarasota, United States
Background
My business is named after an island off the coast of Louisiana, that my father and I fished for over 20 years. I can talk for hours about hiking the North Georgia Mountains to fish a stream small enough to jump across, to catch 6-inch native Brook Trout, or catching 100 LB Ahi off Hawaii. It's all just as exciting to me. For the last 14 years, I've been fishing the Sarasota Bay and Gulf, learning all that the west coast of Florida has to offer. Sarasota has endless opportunities for fishing and some of the best and nicest guides I've ever known. There's nothing better than the smile on someone's face when they catch their first fish. Taking people fishing isn't a job; it's the best day ever.
Techniques
I love fishing the deep reefs, there's always a surprise fish that you didn't expect. I grew up fishing the Louisiana marsh and Gulf and have fly fished many of the blue-ribbon trout streams in the US, I would be happy fishing for bream with a cane pole and crickets. I don't really have a favorite style; I like it all.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(15 reviews)
Sarasota
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The trip was a blast. We caught lots of fish!
The trip was a blast. We caught lots of fish!
The trip was a blast. We caught lots of fish!
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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
83%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Heather B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 27, 2024
We had a great morning on the water despite the winds. Captain Brian was able to adjust our trip to maximize our experience....
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Robin M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 27, 2024
We had a great morning of fishing with Brian! He was knowledgable, helpful and made it a fun fishing experience. We caught...
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Joseph C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very enjoyable trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 18, 2024
Captain Brian was very knowledgeable and patient especially with the young kids on the trip. Very safety conscious, kind and...
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Roger T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 29, 2024
Weather conditions werenโ€™t the best but the captain ensured us to catch fish and brought us into the inner coastland great...
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Harley J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2024
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