Captain
Andrew Ashby

Member since January 2025 New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
I've been an avid angler ever since the day I could hold a fishing rod in my hands. My humble beginnings started in the Mountains of Virginia, chasing after Native Brookies and rainbows in the small creeks and rivers of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From there, I ventured North to Alaska and fell in love with North Americans Last Frontier. Through the years I’ve been fortunate and honored to take a wide variety of clients fishing. From business owners to Hollywood personalities, Pro Athletes, and Top executives. I've also been fortunate to be a part of the Wounded Warriors Outdoor program, guiding some of the most impressive and brave men and women you’ll ever meet. During the late summer and fall, you'll find me in a tent in the tundra guiding Caribou, Moose, and Brown Bear hunts. After my season ends in October, I head for warmer weather and the calmer waters of Florida, where I've honed my skills in Mosquito lagoon chasing Reds, Snook, and Tarpon.
Techniques
Live bait and Jigging

Hey, I'm Captain Andrew Ashby

New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
I've been an avid angler ever since the day I could hold a fishing rod in my hands. My humble beginnings started in the Mountains of Virginia, chasing after Native Brookies and rainbows in the small creeks and rivers of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From there, I ventured North to Alaska and fell in love with North Americans Last Frontier. Through the years I’ve been fortunate and honored to take a wide variety of clients fishing. From business owners to Hollywood personalities, Pro Athletes, and Top executives. I've also been fortunate to be a part of the Wounded Warriors Outdoor program, guiding some of the most impressive and brave men and women you’ll ever meet. During the late summer and fall, you'll find me in a tent in the tundra guiding Caribou, Moose, and Brown Bear hunts. After my season ends in October, I head for warmer weather and the calmer waters of Florida, where I've honed my skills in Mosquito lagoon chasing Reds, Snook, and Tarpon.
Techniques
Live bait and Jigging

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(11 reviews)
New Smyrna Beach
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $140

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Brian P.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip (AM) on August 24, 2025
I asked Andrew before the trip to try to go after some tarpon. And he very agreeable to the request. We put in and paddled...
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Michael C.
Excellent
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Best charter for your money youโ€™re gonna find in the Daytona area

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip โ€“ Kayak on August 11, 2025
Andrew is a skilled guide with a wide range of experience. He will get you onto good spots for Snook, Redfish and Tarpon in...
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Highly recommend this kayak charter!!!

3 Hour Trip (AM) on January 14, 2025
My first time doing a kayak charter and I was highly impressed. Tyler took me through a beautiful maze of mangroves as we scouted...
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Eric G.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time, learned alot

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on May 6, 2025
Andrew is top notch. He he put in the work to make sure the trip was a good one. Got me on my very first slot red fish! Great...
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Ross S.
Excellent
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Fantastic trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Fishing/Inshore on May 25, 2025
We caught a few fish on a slow day, but it was amazing to be on the back water with a great guide. His suggestion for spots...
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