Captain

Eric Sweiderk

Placida, United States

10+ reviews

Been an outdoorsman's my entire life. Started fishing when I was able to walk. Ive been an avid waterfowl for nearly 30 yrs. My passion for the outdoors is just who I am,

Charter

So Flo Expeditions

Placida

Instant Confirmation

Trips from

US $550

Rating

5.0

11 reviews

5.0

Boat & Equipment

5.0

Captain & Crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (8)

All reviews (11)

Showing 1 – 5 of 11 reviews

Sarah Binckley
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great inshore fishing experience
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM) on April 4, 2026 • 3 adults
Our family of 3 booked an afternoon inshore charter. We fished briefly with lures targeting trout. No luck with trout, but we caught a jack that was fun. A manatee came and hung out off the bow for several minutes. We switched to live bait and targeted snook along the mangroves. There wasn't a lot of water moving that afternoon, so the bite was slow, but we caught several snook. Eric was a great captain - knowledgeable and personable. He kept us baited up and moving to fresh water. Eric was very patient with us consistently getting hung up in the mangroves, and he stayed out with us longer than the trip we booked. He was great with my 13 year old son. We had a great time!
Response from Captain
April 5, 2026
thank you so much , I had blast with you guys.... you son is a great kid.. thanx again! hope to have ya on board again.
Rick Robinson
Repeat angler
New Jersey, US
Member since 2019
4 trips
5.0
Near shore reef/wreck fishing with Capn Eric
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) on August 13, 2026
Had a great day fishing reefs with Capn Eric. Caught my biggest snook ever at 34" and five shortnose sharks all about 3 feet long. Terrific fights. Will be back for another trip soon! Eric does a great job mixing it up and changing strategy to catch fish. Almost caught a barracuda prowling the boat!
Response from Captain
August 14, 2026
another fun trip with you aboard.. had a great time and great conversation… lots of fun watching you handle the fish like a pro.. looking forward to doing it agian!
Dillan Baker
Tennessee, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Captain beautiful trip
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM) on June 24, 2026 • 4 adults
Captain Eric made us feel like family on his boat! We found some fish and beautiful scenery. Firsthand experience and an even better guy leading your trip.
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Response from Captain
June 25, 2026
Dillan, thank you for the kind words. You and your group ( Hayden, Kellan, Brice) were the exact clientel that a guide could hope for. Great company, fantastic conversation, a bunch of laughs a few shared jokes certainly makes for a great day on the water. looking forward to having you back. thank you again!
Jon Taets
Repeat angler
New York, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
great last minute trip
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM) on June 20, 2026 • 3 adults
made a last decision to book a trip with my son. captain Eric made sure we had a great time and caught some fish. definitely recommend.
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Response from Captain
June 27, 2026
Jon, Thank you for the kind words, had a great time on the boat with you two. Hope to see you again you and you son are always welcome on this boat.
Richard Christensen
Repeat angler
Georgia, US
Member since 2019
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Day on the water
Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM) on June 16, 2026 • 3 adults
Great times with Captain Eric. He's all about customer satisfaction and putting you on the fish. i would highly recommend a back country charter with Captain Eric.
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Response from Captain
June 17, 2026
fishing that day was not all that great but the company was … great having ypu guys on board …