Captain
Brendan Smithson

Member since April 2024 Sarasota, United States
Background
Capt. Brendan Smithson is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Sarasota, Florida. Using bottom fishing, spinning, trolling, jigging, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Red Grouper, Mangrove Snapper and Scamp Grouper. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Hey, I'm Captain Brendan Smithson

Sarasota, United States
Background
Capt. Brendan Smithson is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Sarasota, Florida. Using bottom fishing, spinning, trolling, jigging, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Red Grouper, Mangrove Snapper and Scamp Grouper. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
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My Charter Listing

SiestaKation Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(23 reviews)
Sarasota
 Last booking: 4 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (22)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Don H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on July 25, 2025
Clean, roomy boat. Knowledgeable , friendly captain.ย  Bite could have been better but thatโ€™s fishing.
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Josh W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Fishing Experience with Captain Brendan!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on March 20, 2025
Our family had a great fishing experience with Captain Brendan. He was very helpful with supporting our young boys (8 & 5 years...
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Dennis C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Inland Charter

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on June 25, 2025
Captain Brendan is a great captain. We really enjoyed the charter. I had my three grandkids and son-in-law with me. We caught...
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Sheldon S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Brendon aka Captain B

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on June 20, 2025
Captain B was wonderful found spots for us to fish in. Got excited with us if we even hooked a fish but lost it. Great time....
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Matt N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Brendan is the best

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on March 13, 2025
Everything about the trip was amazing capt B worked hard to put us on fish and keep us there. Non stop action the whole trip!
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