Captain
Brian Nichols

Member since April 2025 New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Volusia County, Florida Native. Married with 2 kids. Loving where we get to do life. Join me for an amazing fishing adventure!
Techniques
Inshore and Nearshore, Spinning gear, artificial and Live Bait.

Hey, I'm Captain Brian Nichols

New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Volusia County, Florida Native. Married with 2 kids. Loving where we get to do life. Join me for an amazing fishing adventure!
Techniques
Inshore and Nearshore, Spinning gear, artificial and Live Bait.
Anglers Choice
38
Reviews
49
Fishing Reports
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Our Team
Erica N.
Business associate

My Charter Listing

Slick Calm Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(38 reviews)
Angler's choice
New Smyrna Beach
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $300

Fishing Reports

First cold front of the year.
First cold front of the year.
Nov 1, 2025 New Smyrna Beach
Fished this week with Ryan and Jason and their wives as the first real cold fronts of fall rolled through. With morning temps dipping into the 50s, it made for a crisp, beautiful start to the day on the water. The bite started off slow for the mangrove snapper and trout โ€” those cooler temps had them a bit sluggish โ€” but the big redfish were more than ready to pull on the line. We managed to find some solid fish that gave everyone a fight to remember. Itโ€™s officially fall fishing season here on the coast, and while the fronts can make the conditions tricky, the reward is always worth it when those oversized reds show up in the spread.
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First cold front of the year.
First cold front of the year.
Nov 1, 2025 New Smyrna Beach
Fished this week with Ryan and Jason and their wives as the first real cold fronts of fall rolled through. With morning temps dipping into the 50s, it made for a crisp, beautiful start to the day on the water. The bite started off slow for the mangrove snapper and trout โ€” those cooler temps had them a bit sluggish โ€” but the big redfish were more than ready to pull on the line. We managed to find some solid fish that gave everyone a fight to remember. Itโ€™s officially fall fishing season here on the coast, and while the fronts can make the conditions tricky, the reward is always worth it when those oversized reds show up in the spread.
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Making Menories
Making Menories
Oct 4, 2025 New Smyrna Beach
Recently had a father and son on board who were in town on vacation. We hit the water as the sun was coming up and had a couple snook in the boat shortly there after. Great memories made with the family.
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Snook Hunting
Snook Hunting
Oct 4, 2025 New Smyrna Beach
Tom hit me up the other day and told me he and gis son wanted to get back on the water and pull on some big boys. Slot snooks is what we were holing for but big overslots is what hit the baits first. Had a couple to the boat within 10-15 min
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Snook Hunting
Snook Hunting
Oct 4, 2025 New Smyrna Beach
Tom hit me up the other day and told me he and gis son wanted to get back on the water and pull on some big boys. Slot snooks is what we were holing for but big overslots is what hit the baits first. Had a couple to the boat within 10-15 min
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Making Menories
Making Menories
Oct 4, 2025 New Smyrna Beach
Recently had a father and son on board who were in town on vacation. We hit the water as the sun was coming up and had a couple snook in the boat shortly there after. Great memories made with the family.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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On the fish\u2026.
On the fish\u2026.
Great day on the water!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Chris S.
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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On the fishโ€ฆ.

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Inshore PM on December 29, 2025
Brian did a fantastic job from start to finish. Caught some really nice reds and learned a great deal from him regarding the...
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Tom C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best charter experience in years

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore AM on August 9, 2025
Capt. Brian was fantastic in every way. Super communicative and very interested in getting us on the fish we were hoping to...
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Taylor B.
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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Amazing night trip!

VERIFIED   Special 3 hour trip for Taylor Buck on August 1, 2025
Man. Captain Brian is relentless when it comes to finding โ€œthe big one.โ€ He first put us on a nice over slot Redfish, but...
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Juan F.
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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Very Knowledgeable!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore AM on July 25, 2025
Went out on the morning and had a great time. Took the kids, 7,9,11 out with me and they all caught fish. He knows where all...
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David S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore PM on July 8, 2025
Our family of 5 had an amazing fishing trip with Captain Brian! From start to finish, the experience was top-notch. We caught...
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