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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Customer reviews

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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Susan M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Gary

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Late) on March 21, 2024
Capt Gary and Jose were great! We didnโ€™t catch a lot, the fish were not biting. But they tried multiple locations throughout...
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Ronald F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish trip comments

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 4, 2023
Feedback provided, by my friends on recent trip. Overall great trip, caught plenty of fish.ย  Captain Gary, and mate Jose,...
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Georgia P. T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Holy Mackerel!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Early) on June 8, 2024
We couldnโ€™t stop catching them! What a great trip. Captain and mate were fantastic - professional crew on all counts. Highly...
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Lee I.
Grovetown, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Capt. Gary.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Early) on June 14, 2021
Through no fault of the captain, the weather had the best of us.ย  It just wasnโ€™t safe to continue our trip, so we turned...
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Betty R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Early) on July 25, 2023
Book this trip with Captain Gary for my grandson 23 Birthday. We had three generation on this trip and it was great and enjoyable....
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