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
(34 reviews)
Holmes Beach
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 34 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (39)
Great first trip!
Great first trip!
Fun in the sun
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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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Neil B.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on April 23, 2025
captain put our family on our first snook and sent us home with a delicious dinner! very professional and knowledgeable.
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Phil C.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Hookโ€™d

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on May 28, 2025
Cool knowledgeable capt. Would book again! I highly recommend him for your next trip.
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Brian H.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on July 2, 2025
Capt Colby was great! We caught fish and had a great time!
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Anglo H.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Dinner

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on June 18, 2025
Great trip.ย  Kids enjoyed it.ย  Got a dinner that was awesome!
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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6 hour near shore trip

6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on November 24, 2024
We caught grouper snapper and porgyโ€™s,on the way in Captain Colby spotted a triple tail and I caught my first triple tail...
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