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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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

AMI Book'em And Hook'em Fishing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(35 reviews)
Holmes Beach
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (41)
Hot outside. But caught fish.
Hot outside. But caught fish.
Great first trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Patrick F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on August 12, 2025
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Kelly C.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on August 7, 2025
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Richie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Colby

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on August 6, 2025
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Jt T.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Great Trip!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on June 10, 2025
We had a blast on our Charter!! Captain Colby was excellent and got us on the fish the whole trip! I highly recommend him for...
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Brian G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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1st cast

VERIFIED   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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