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
(54 reviews)
Holmes Beach
 5 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 54 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (64)
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
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Satisfied with the boat
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Scott M.
Excellent
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What a great day!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on May 1, 2025
Everyone caught plenty of fish and we all had a great time. Ate them for dinner that night. Highly recommend!!
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Neil B.
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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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Colby

January 17, 2025
Highly highly recommend capt Colby. Been out with him before and he always has put me on fish and had a blast. Highly recommend!!!
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Phil C.
Excellent
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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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Anglo H.
Excellent
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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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