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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AMI Book'em And Hook'em Fishing

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

Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 54 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 family day on the water!!!
great family day on the water!!!
great family day on the water!!!
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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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Brian H.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Vadim A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Braden L.
Excellent
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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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Highly recommend

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on September 24, 2025
Great Capt and even better fishing
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JON B.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Perfect trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on September 7, 2025
Colby was fantastic
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Matthew F.
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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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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