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Randy Schwab
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Randy Schwab

Indian Rocks Beach, United States
10+ reviews
Growing up, people in our community called me a 'pier rat'. I spent many nights fishing from the famous Indian Rocks Beach pier. My friends and I as well as other beach kids would fish all night for shark and then go to school the next morning. There is nothing quite like trying to pay attention in school with no sleep and visions of a 'big one' at the end of my line dancing in my head. While Hurricane Elana destroyed the pier in 1985, the pier rats are still around, and many of us are still close friends to this day. I obtained my captain's license in 1986 and it was one of the most exciting days of my life. It allowed me to share my love of the water with others.

Charters

Rating

5.0
15 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (15)

Showing 1 – 5 of 15 reviews
  • Rodney Rahamut-ali
    Rodney Rahamut-ali
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    Half Day Trip – Offshore • 6 adults

    We were a group of 6 freinds chek off one of our bucket list items. Captain and fist mate Craig were awesome. Capt. Dave met us on te pier walked us down to the boat. They helped us gt our cooler on the boat and gave use the run down of what to expect. We did the halfday trip andit was great. A couple of guys had to deal with motion sickness and the crew was very helpful and understanding. They kept bait on our lines and helped everyone tht needed it. We caught quite a bit of fish and Capt. Dave cleaned and filleted them all for us. We then went to Crabby Bills where they cooked some of our catch and boy was that fish delicious 😋 Overall a great time and I definitely recommend the Hustler to anyone thininf of chartering a fishing trip

    Reported catch:
    Grunt
    Hogfish
    Lane Snapper
  • Patrick Alexander
    Patrick Alexander
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip!!

    Half Day Trip – Offshore • 5 adults • 1 child

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding charter experience from start to finish! The captain was extremely knowledgeable, put us on fish, and took the time to explain what we were targeting, why we were fishing certain areas, and the techniques that worked best. As someone who appreciates learning while fishing, that made the trip even more enjoyable. What really stood out was how great they were with my daughters. They were patient, encouraging, and made sure the kids were involved the entire trip. The crew created a fun, family-friendly atmosphere while still catering to the serious fishermen on board. For anglers, the boat was well-equipped, the tackle was in great shape, and the crew worked hard to keep lines in the water and maximize fishing time. They knew where the fish were holding and kept us on productive spots throughout the trip. The fish cleaning service was second t o none. The fillets were expertly cleaned, completely trimmed, and packaged beautifully. Some of the best fillet quality I've ever received from a charter operation. If you're looking for a charter that combines professionalism, fish-catching ability, family-friendly service, and top-notch fish care, this is the one to book. We will definitely be back!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Mangrove Snapper
    Hogfish
    Grunt
    +2
    Response from Captain

    Craig and I had a great time fishing with you guys. Great family great time caught some nice Fish hope to see you

  • Nicholas Lafreniere
    Nicholas Lafreniere
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect family fishing trip.

    Full Day Trip – Offshore • 6 adults

    Captain Randy and his first mate Ryan aboard the Hustler made our deep sea fishing trip perfect. The day started with a two hour ride to the first spot, with plenty of comfortable places to sit in the shade inside and outside the cabin. Once we got to the first spot the fish were on immediately, catching plenty of keeper sized grouper and snapper. Captain Randy and first mate Ryan kept us on the fish all day and didnt hesitate to move the boat once the bite slowed. We will definitely be back aboard the Hustler for our next trip.

    Reported catch:
    Amberjack
    Red Snapper
    Mangrove Snapper
    Gag Grouper
    +3
    Response from Captain

    Nicholas thank you for the kind words. We really enjoyed your family and it was a great day! Looking forward to the next time already. Capt Randy & Ryan

  • Stephanie Yackel
    Stephanie Yackel
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience Deep Sea Fishing!

    Half Day Trip – Offshore • 6 adults • 3 children

    We had a wonderful time, Randy and crew were great! They stsyed busy putting our bait on and tsking off the fish. We caught a wide array of fish snd have fish to eat for months! My family had never been deep sea fishing before snd they loved it, we definitely recommend this team!!

    Reported catch:
    Hogfish
    Response from Captain

    It was a great day and we had fun today. You’re gonna have a real fisherman on your hands shortly. Hope you enjoyed the Fish and happy Father’s Day. Hope  to see you soon again.

  • Adam Treece
    Adam Treece
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day- bottom fish

    Half Day Trip – Offshore • 4 adults

    Great trip! Cpt. Randy and Craig were very knowledgeable and ready to help any way they could. we had a good haul on the day between the group. we would definitely recommend these guys for a fishing trip.

    Response from Captain

    It was a great day ,little bumpy. Your wife did really well too. I hope hope your sons arm recovers soon and he gets back into the ballgame quickly.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Hustler Fishing Charters – 39'
    Hustler Fishing Charters – 39'Indian Rocks Beach, FL
    A variety of snapper species displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Mutton Snapper
    Rodney R.
    Rodney R.
    We were a group of 6 freinds chek off one of our bucket list items. Captain and fist mate Craig were awesome. Capt. Dave met us on te pier walked us down to the boat. They helped us gt our cooler on the boat and gave use the run down of what to expect. We did the halfday trip andit was great. A couple of guys had to deal with motion sickness and the crew was very helpful and understanding. They kept bait on our lines and helped everyone tht needed it. We caught quite a bit of fish and Capt. Dave cleaned and filleted them all for us. We then went to Crabby Bills where they cooked some of our catch and boy was that fish delicious 😋 Overall a great time and I definitely recommend the Hustler to anyone thininf of chartering a fishing trip
  • Hustler Fishing Charters – 39'
    Hustler Fishing Charters – 39'Indian Rocks Beach, FL
    Two adult anglers proudly display a large grouper aboard the Hustler fishing charter boat, with hustlerfishingcharters.com visible on the boat exterior.
    Fish 1
    Gag Grouper
    Patrick F.
    Patrick F.
  • Hustler Fishing Charters – 39'
    Hustler Fishing Charters – 39'Indian Rocks Beach, FL
    Family group posing behind a large display of freshly caught reef fish on the deck of the Hustler fishing charter boat, with the charter website and phone number visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Patrick A.
    Patrick A.
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding charter experience from start to finish! The captain was extremely knowledgeable, put us on fish, and took the time to explain what we were targeting, why we were fishing certain areas, and the techniques that worked best. As someone who appreciates learning while fishing, that made the trip even more enjoyable. What really stood out was how great they were with my daughters. They were patient, encouraging, and made sure the kids were involved the entire trip. The crew created a fun, family-friendly atmosphere while still catering to the serious fishermen on board. For anglers, the boat was well-equipped, the tackle was in great shape, and the crew worked hard to keep lines in the water and maximize fishing time. They knew where the fish were holding and kept us on productive spots throughout the trip. The fish cleaning service was second t o none. The fillets were expertly cleaned, completely trimmed, and packaged beautifully. Some of the best fillet quality I've ever received from a charter operation. If you're looking for a charter that combines professionalism, fish-catching ability, family-friendly service, and top-notch fish care, this is the one to book. We will definitely be back!
  • Hustler Fishing Charters – 39'
    Hustler Fishing Charters – 39'Indian Rocks Beach, FL
    Adult angler holding a large grouper aboard a small fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Grouper
    Stephanie Y.
    Stephanie Y.
    We had a wonderful time, Randy and crew were great! They stsyed busy putting our bait on and tsking off the fish. We caught a wide array of fish snd have fish to eat for months! My family had never been deep sea fishing before snd they loved it, we definitely recommend this team!!
  • Hustler Fishing Charters – 39'
    Hustler Fishing Charters – 39'Indian Rocks Beach, FL
    A group of friends proudly posing on the dock with their catch of various fish after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Phil M.
    Phil M.
    We had a great fishing experiece & we caught mango, grunt, hogfish, & grouper. Captain Randy & Craig were great. We will for sure go out with Captain Randy & Craig again.
  • Hustler Fishing Charters – 39'
    Hustler Fishing Charters – 39'Indian Rocks Beach, FL
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Snapper aboard the Hustler charter boat in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Nicholas L.
    Nicholas L.
    Captain Randy and his first mate Ryan aboard the Hustler made our deep sea fishing trip perfect. The day started with a two hour ride to the first spot, with plenty of comfortable places to sit in the shade inside and outside the cabin. Once we got to the first spot the fish were on immediately, catching plenty of keeper sized grouper and snapper. Captain Randy and first mate Ryan kept us on the fish all day and didnt hesitate to move the boat once the bite slowed. We will definitely be back aboard the Hustler for our next trip.
  • Hustler Fishing Charters – 39'
    Hustler Fishing Charters – 39'Indian Rocks Beach, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a pufferfish while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Mutton Snapper
    Kevin G.
    Kevin G.
    We went out in the morning and caught about 40 fish with over 20 keepers. Would recomend going again. We had 1 adult 2 teens and a 12 yr. They had all the fish cleaned and baged in about an hour. I would say this trip would be for any age, we were about 15 miles off shore. make sure to bring sun screen.
  • Hustler Fishing Charters – 23'
    Hustler Fishing Charters – 23'Indian Rocks Beach, FL
    Family group posing aboard a center-console fishing boat while holding three redfish over coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    James F.
    James F.
    Captain Randy Schwab was absolutely an excellent person to charter our half day fishing trip. Pleasant, courteous, knowledgeable with a wealth of experience which he shared freely. was great with my 10-year-old grandson as well as the adult passengers. We sought out varieties of fish and actively caught them in multiple locations. Also happened upon a grouping of dolphins, which was icing on the cake. Overall, the trip could not have been better. On a return trip to Tampa/Indian rock Beach would actively seek him out. Thank you, Randy!
  • Hustler Fishing Charters – 23'
    Hustler Fishing Charters – 23'Indian Rocks Beach, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch, including a large Redfish and two Snapper, at a dockside location.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Jake H.
    Jake H.
    Great experience