Captain
Jordan Smith

Member since March 2015 Fort Walton Beach, United States
Background
Destin's Ultimate Guide Service is a local company in Destin, Florida. It is operated by Captain Norris Hodges and Captain Christian Bueter, who are both experts in fishing the local waters. Nothing makes their day more than taking others fishing, especially the kids, and watching their excitement when the bite happens and the fight is on!
Techniques
I enjoy fishing in almost every way possible! My favorite ways to fish are sight fishing, fly lining live baits, and believe it or not... spear fishing!

Hey, I'm Captain Jordan Smith

Fort Walton Beach, United States
Background
Destin's Ultimate Guide Service is a local company in Destin, Florida. It is operated by Captain Norris Hodges and Captain Christian Bueter, who are both experts in fishing the local waters. Nothing makes their day more than taking others fishing, especially the kids, and watching their excitement when the bite happens and the fight is on!
Techniques
I enjoy fishing in almost every way possible! My favorite ways to fish are sight fishing, fly lining live baits, and believe it or not... spear fishing!
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listings

The Soggy Bottom II

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(256 reviews)
Fort Walton Beach
Trips from US $700

Bassin Bonanza

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
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Trips from US $475

Fishing Reports

Now's the time!
Now's the time!
Jun 13, 2019 Fort Walton Beach
Fishing has been great, and Red Snapper are finally open! If you're looking for a great trip with lifelong fishermen of Destin, Florida we are the guides for you! We've had lots of great bottom fishing the last few weeks, and the pelagic fish like King Mackerel and Mahi Mahi have been on the beach! Do your research and find out why we are some of the best guides in the "World's Luckiest Fishing Vilage." Your vacation matters to us, and we will go out of our way to make sure it is one you won't soon forget! #PicturesSayItAll
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Gulf Fishing On Fire!
Gulf Fishing On Fire!
Jun 25, 2016 Fort Walton Beach
Fishing in the Gulf has been on fire! Mackerals, Red/Black Snappers, Few Groupers and Cobias as well as much more!
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Fishing is on fire!!
Fishing is on fire!!
Apr 5, 2016 Fort Walton Beach
Early April Sheepshead bite is on fire! The Sheepshead are in the middle of their spawn, and now is the time to get em!! Most of the fish are being found near the pass and they are eating the place down! Shrimp, fiddler crabs, sandfleas, and oysters will definitely do the trick! This has been one of the best sheepshead runs Iโ€™ve seen in my entire life living here! On 12 lb test they fight as good as any fish their size, and they taste as great as they are to catch! Bay fishing in the bayous has still been somewhat slow due to all the flooding we continue to have. We have been catching a few pompano, trout, redfish but they havenโ€™t seemed to cut loose quote yet. Gulf fishing is also great. Lots of trigger fish, spanish mackeral, red snappers, cobias, and a few king mackeral and Amberjack here and there. Sharks also seem to be making an appearance near the beach as they usually do during our cobia migration period. So far itโ€™s been a great start to our season, and as the water warms itโ€™s only going to get better! Book your trip today!
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The bite is on!!!
The bite is on!!!
Jun 3, 2015 Fort Walton Beach
Snapper season is on and they are fired up! Kings are savage, and were still bumping into a few Cobia every now and then! Fishing has been great! Had a bay trip 2 days ago as well, and the redfish and speckled trout are makin there way to the flats and biting great as well! Nows the time to enjoy the beautiful Gulf Coast, and get some fish in the freezer! Reserve your trip today!
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They're here!
They're here!
Apr 28, 2015 Fort Walton Beach
The water is warmed up the bait is here which means the fish are too! In the gulf Cobia season is winding down but the king mackerels are fired up, as well as the amberjack, mingo snappers, triggerfish, and groupers. Red snapper season opens up on memorial day weekend. We will have 70 days to fish red snapper this season so make sure to reserve your trip early so you don't miss out on the action! The bay bite has been good we've been using shrimp and Minhaden to catch lots of trout, redfish, black drum, sheepshead, spanish mackeral as well as lots of lady fish and bluefish! Some of the Gulf Coast's best fishing is in the month of May so drop what you're doing and come fishing! Book your trip today!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 257 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (205)
Friggin blast!!
Great trip
Great trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
78%
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Brandon G.
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5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€” Bass - 1:00 PM on June 17, 2026
Brandon G. recommends Bassin Bonanza
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Paul F.
Hilliard, OH
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Friggin blast!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€” Shark Fishing on April 3, 2023
You can get at it on the seas when itโ€™s calm & beautiful, or you can brave the wrath of Godโ€™s mighty ocean like we did...
Paul F. recommends The Soggy Bottom II
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Shawn R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day on the water

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€” Bay/Gulf Charter on April 22, 2025
Great trip, great crew and great fishing
Shawn R. recommends The Soggy Bottom II
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Kate S.
Lawrence, KS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip w Captain David

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€” Captain's Choice on June 11, 2021
We had a blast! We were book for a half day 6a trip on a Friday. Received a call from Cap. David the day before letting me...
Kate S. recommends The Soggy Bottom II
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Amanda M.
Tennerton, WV
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If you want to have the best day of your life... this is the charter to use!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€” Captain's Choice on August 9, 2021
The day started with bait fishing.ย  Small fish that fight harder than anything in a lake or river.ย  On to deeper waterโ€ฆ...
Amanda M. recommends The Soggy Bottom II
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