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Chad Schultz
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Chad Schultz

Ruskin, United States
1 reviews
I grew up fishing the waters of Tampa Bay and have spent my life learning the patterns of our local species. What started as a hobby quickly became a passion, and now I'm lucky enough to share that love of fishing with others. As a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain, I enjoy putting people on fish, teaching new anglers the ropes, and creating memories on the water. Whether it's chasing Redfish, Snook, or just enjoying a great day on the bay, my goal is to make every trip fun, safe, and unforgettable.

Charter

Rating

4.7
1 review
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.0
Fishing Experience

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  • John Lamar
    John Lamar
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
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    Member since 2025
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    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Great trip

    Half Day Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    Chad was great! He was really friendly and helpful with the kids. We had a great time on the boat. Fishing was ok, tide was slack for a good bit, but Chad moved us around and we still caught a decent number of fish.

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for your kind words I appreciate your review and hope yall have a great rest of your vacation

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A young angler proudly displaying a Snook caught while fishing from a boat in a scenic waterway.

Tampa Bay Inshore Action!!

Sep 26, 2025 • Ruskin
What a day on the water! We had an incredible trip targeting two of Tampa Bay’s favorite inshore species. Using live white bait, the bite stayed hot all day long. We landed around 30 beautiful Tripletail – each one putting up an awesome fight and making for some great photo moments. On top of that, we hooked into 15 hard-fighting Snook, giving everyone on board the chance to experience drag-screaming runs and plenty of action. The weather was perfect, the water was alive, and the rods stayed bent from start to finish. Trips like this are what inshore fishing in Tampa Bay is all about!
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A young angler proudly displaying a Black Drum caught during a fishing trip, with a scenic water backdrop.

Fun filled day of Redfish and Triple tai

Sep 24, 2025 • Ruskin
Today was all about fun and smiles on the water! We had three young anglers onboard, and they wasted no time showing the fish who’s boss. The kids reeled in beautiful Redfish that gave them a run for their money, along with some hard-fighting Tripletail that kept the rods bent and the excitement high. Every catch was a victory, and the laughter never stopped. Trips like this are the perfect reminder that fishing isn’t just about the numbers—it’s about creating memories. These three kids will be talking about all Redfish and Tripletail they caught for a long time to come!
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