Captain
Colby Smith

Member since June 2024 Holmes Beach, United States
Background
I’m a Florida native, born and raised in Manatee County. I’ve fished the Tampa Bay Area and surrounding waters my entire life. This has given me extensive knowledge and top-notch skills to put you on the fish. My passion is fishing and I love to share that excitement with every client to ensure the trip of a lifetime. Our fishing charters are for everyone! Whether you are a beginner or an avid angler, we guarantee a good time and great fishing.
Techniques
Light tackle with small hooks 20lb test is the go to for our waters

Hey, I'm Captain Colby Smith

Holmes Beach, United States
Background
I’m a Florida native, born and raised in Manatee County. I’ve fished the Tampa Bay Area and surrounding waters my entire life. This has given me extensive knowledge and top-notch skills to put you on the fish. My passion is fishing and I love to share that excitement with every client to ensure the trip of a lifetime. Our fishing charters are for everyone! Whether you are a beginner or an avid angler, we guarantee a good time and great fishing.
Techniques
Light tackle with small hooks 20lb test is the go to for our waters
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AMI Book'em And Hook'em Fishing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(31 reviews)
Holmes Beach
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 31 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great first trip!
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Fun in the sun
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Angler rating
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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
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Matthew S.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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First timers

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on March 26, 2025
First time doing a fishing charter trip, Captain Colby was amazing!ย  He had us hitting the fish early and often, first keeper...
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Brian G.
Excellent
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1st cast

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on July 23, 2025
Capt Colby was awesome!ย  I believe we caught a fish on the firstโ€ฆ and the last cast!ย  Great day on the water.
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Chad W.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on August 2, 2025
Colby worked hard and put us on the fish!ย  We were โ€œcatchingโ€ not just fishing!!
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John S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Capt. Colby

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on July 8, 2025
Capt. Colby was great! Put on fish right away and was able to mix up the catch. Trout, red fish, and snook! We had kids on...
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Bud A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great first trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on August 8, 2025
Captain was informative and adoment to get on fish the whole trip!
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