Captain
Gary Spivack

Member since April 2018 Redington Shores, United States
Background
I have been in Florida for several years and enjoy fishing the Gulf of Mexico waters myself. Fishing is always a challenge and is never the same day twice. I am a "people person" and have lots of fun with the people I meet as a charter captain. I have ten years experience as a charter captain on the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River running a tour boat. I was also an assistance tow captain for TowBoatUS on the Chesapeake Bay and here in the Tampa Bay area as well as a boatswain's mate in the US Coast Guard. Charter fishing is the best of all worlds to me.
Techniques
I prefer to troll for Pelagic species (such as king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, barracuda, bluefish, Bonita and cobia). They are the most exciting to catch and offer more fun in the ways they take the bait. But bottom fishing for our reef species is also fun. Grouper love to take your bait and go hide in the reef which makes them a challenge. And there are many varieties of snapper, all of which make great eating. Other reef fish include hogfish, black sea bass, triggerfish, amberjack, sheepshead and the occasional shark, depending on the season.

Hey, I'm Captain Gary Spivack

Redington Shores, United States
Background
I have been in Florida for several years and enjoy fishing the Gulf of Mexico waters myself. Fishing is always a challenge and is never the same day twice. I am a "people person" and have lots of fun with the people I meet as a charter captain. I have ten years experience as a charter captain on the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River running a tour boat. I was also an assistance tow captain for TowBoatUS on the Chesapeake Bay and here in the Tampa Bay area as well as a boatswain's mate in the US Coast Guard. Charter fishing is the best of all worlds to me.
Techniques
I prefer to troll for Pelagic species (such as king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, barracuda, bluefish, Bonita and cobia). They are the most exciting to catch and offer more fun in the ways they take the bait. But bottom fishing for our reef species is also fun. Grouper love to take your bait and go hide in the reef which makes them a challenge. And there are many varieties of snapper, all of which make great eating. Other reef fish include hogfish, black sea bass, triggerfish, amberjack, sheepshead and the occasional shark, depending on the season.
Our Team
Capt. Jose P.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(114 reviews)
Redington Shores
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Trips from US $750

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 114 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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fishing is for the angler. The captain needs to listen to the customer were to fish first, as long as there are fish to be fished for
fishing is for the angler. The captain needs to listen to the customer were to fish first, as long as there are fish to be fished for
Great time!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
86%
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Dan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Experience counts

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 3, 2024
Captain Gary and his 1st Mate Hosea are both experienced captains and anglers.ย  Took us out 15 miles, and found us fish!ย ...
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Chad T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Early) on April 1, 2024
I never write these so forgive me. My wife and I have 10 year old and 7 year old. We were looking for someone experienced;...
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Cheryl C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Professional yet personal

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Late) on June 3, 2024
Captain Gary was very welcoming to his boat & made it feel like we were lifelong friends throughout the entire trip.ย  Once...
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Dennis S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Gary

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 9, 2023
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Dennis S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

This just was a catching trip not a fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 7, 2024
It looks like once again. going coastal. Captain Gary and Captain Jose met up with the other dynamic duo Paul...
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