Captain
Adam Homan

Member since July 2018 St. Petersburg, United States
Background
Captain Adam Homan has grown up with a rod in his hand – he's been fishing his entire life. As a kid his brother and he were hunting and fishing in the rivers and lakes of Northern Indiana, not just for fun, but to provide food to their family too! In 1999 he moved to St. Petersburg and immediately bought a boat – before buying a house. 6 years ago he decided to pursue his dreams and became a United States Coast Guard licensed captain, having spent years learning the tricks and feeding habits of the fish in the Gulf of Mexico. He runs charters together with his wife, Captain Tara, and they hope that you'll join them for a fishing excursion.
Techniques
Majority of the fishing is bottom is fishing where ever person on the boat has their own fishing pole. On a good day it's catching for everyone. We also do a lot of flat line fishing for top water fish such as King Mackerel, Bonita/ Blackfin tuna and Barracuda. For the sport fishing such as Goliath Grouper and Sharks we use a Large pole with 200 pound test line. Sometimes we do trolling with live bait and drifting for small groups or more experienced anglers.

Hey, I'm Captain Adam Homan

St. Petersburg, United States
Background
Captain Adam Homan has grown up with a rod in his hand – he's been fishing his entire life. As a kid his brother and he were hunting and fishing in the rivers and lakes of Northern Indiana, not just for fun, but to provide food to their family too! In 1999 he moved to St. Petersburg and immediately bought a boat – before buying a house. 6 years ago he decided to pursue his dreams and became a United States Coast Guard licensed captain, having spent years learning the tricks and feeding habits of the fish in the Gulf of Mexico. He runs charters together with his wife, Captain Tara, and they hope that you'll join them for a fishing excursion.
Techniques
Majority of the fishing is bottom is fishing where ever person on the boat has their own fishing pole. On a good day it's catching for everyone. We also do a lot of flat line fishing for top water fish such as King Mackerel, Bonita/ Blackfin tuna and Barracuda. For the sport fishing such as Goliath Grouper and Sharks we use a Large pole with 200 pound test line. Sometimes we do trolling with live bait and drifting for small groups or more experienced anglers.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(90 reviews)
St. Petersburg
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Trips from US $495

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 89 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The Best Charter
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Peggy T. W.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect morning!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 27, 2024
My teen son was hoping to catch something big and something to eat. Capt Adam assured he did that and then some. We caught...
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Randy Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Adam is a great captain

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on May 25, 2025
The trip was everything we wanted.
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Benjamin J.
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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Great boat and captain!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on May 17, 2025
Great boat, Captain will tailor trip to your desire, very professional and good.
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Vincent O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day Out

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 1, 2024
We are very amateur fishing people. Adam made us comfortable and the experience really enjoyable.  Caught fish of all shapes...
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Jason T.
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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Best guide ever

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (PM) on March 22, 2025
The captain made sure we caught fish.
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