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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Reviews
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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

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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!
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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Lindsay S.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Captain Colby was awesome!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on July 7, 2025
This was our third charter fishing trip and by far the best one. Captain Colby knew where all the great fishing spots were...
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Cherie T.
Excellent
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Great fishing captain

VERIFIED   Special 6 hour trip for Cherie Turner on July 6, 2025
Colby was awesome! Super friendly, professional and knowledgeable on getting us on the fish. Would highly recommend him for...
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Vadim A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on April 24, 2025
Captain Colby Smith knew exactly the right spots to catch fish and made sure we had a great time. Heโ€™s a local and knows...
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Matthew F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Anna Maria summer trip.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on June 25, 2025
Always fish the local OGโ€™s.ย  They know what itโ€™s all about.ย  Where to go, what to fish for, and when to make a change...
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Richie M.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Fishing with Colby

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on August 6, 2025
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