Captain
Scott Housel

Member since April 2015 Daytona Beach, United States
Background
I started fishing when I was 5 years old. In 1989 I moved to Central Florida to attend Stetson University, became a certified scuba diver, and have been diving and fishing out of Ponce Inlet ever since. Although I have landed plenty of monsters, I now find more enjoyement helping others experience the thrill of landing the fish of a lifetime.
Techniques
Whether you prefer bottom fishing, trolling, tournament fishing or spearfishing; I have the experience and knowledge of these waters to help find the fish.

Hey, I'm Captain Scott Housel

Daytona Beach, United States
Background
I started fishing when I was 5 years old. In 1989 I moved to Central Florida to attend Stetson University, became a certified scuba diver, and have been diving and fishing out of Ponce Inlet ever since. Although I have landed plenty of monsters, I now find more enjoyement helping others experience the thrill of landing the fish of a lifetime.
Techniques
Whether you prefer bottom fishing, trolling, tournament fishing or spearfishing; I have the experience and knowledge of these waters to help find the fish.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(422 reviews)
Angler's choice
Daytona Beach
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 422 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Annabel C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Really good relaxing half day with good fishing and crew.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 24, 2025
The whole trip was great. The pick up and instructions to the dock were good, even an English tourist could find it! Capt....
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Bob S.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 Hour Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Afternoon Near Shore/Inshore 4 hour on February 8, 2026
Great afternoon, enjoyed every minute of it! Winds kept us from getting offshore, so we chased the Sheepshead at the jetty....
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Nick K.
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
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Extended Full Day Trip on January 2, 2026
I highly recommend Sudden Strike for your fishing trip! I took my kids out today and everyone had an amazing time. Scott and...
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Joe S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Fantastic Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 26, 2025
We were in town for our daughterโ€™s graduation. (2) of my daughters went fishing with us. Which was the 1st time ever for...
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Armando F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Great Crew

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Deepwater - 1:00 PM on September 23, 2025
It was a great experience. We enjoyed every bit of this trip. The crew was helpful with all aspects of fishing. We...
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