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
(22 reviews)
Sarasota
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 22 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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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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Daniel T.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on March 24, 2025
Captain Brendan was great - very helpful and we enjoyed having him captain the boat!
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Daniel A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Off shore trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on July 5, 2024
Fishing was on fire with captain Brendan! We caught snapper, grouper, and mahi! The boat is very nice, Brandan is a great fisherman...
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Matt B.
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   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on July 19, 2024
Caught plenty of fish. Captain made every effort to find fish, once we found them we caught plenty.
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Herbert B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Bottom fishing out of Sarasota

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on June 6, 2024
Captain Brendan was great We caught fish and had a great time. Nice boat and equipment
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Alex M.
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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Fishing with Brendan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on June 18, 2024
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