Runnin The Flats

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Anglers' gallery (104)

What anglers say

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  Carolyn Garrett

  Repeat angler

  

  Illinois, US

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  Member since 2021

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  3 trips

  5.0

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  Shark, fish, nature -what a fantastic trip!

  6 hour Shark Fishing on August 18, 2026 • 2 adults

  We have taken several fishing charters in Naples and this was by far the best. Captain Robert was amazing! He is super knowledgeable about the area and pointed out multiple types of birds, we saw an alligator and two crocs, oyster clumps in the low tide, we were surrounded by manatee and sea turtles while fishing. We caught fish and the biggest thrill of day was the 8 or 9 foot lemon shark we brought in the boat and released. Captain Robert took great care of us, we checked a lot of boxes. Highly recommend

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  Kari Platts

  Repeat angler

  

  New York, US

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  Member since 2025

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  3 trips

  5.0

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  Best ever day fishing!

  6 Hour Trip – Shark on January 6, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

  My family of three (wife and 10-year-old who is an avid fisherman) met Captain Robert at the dock, he was very friendly, helpful and very relaxed and chilled. We spent about 40 minutes getting out to the fishing hole and within five minutes of dropping three lines in we all started to catch trout catfish whiting and croaker. After about an hour, the tide stopped flowing outward, and we enjoyed a beer and waited for the flow to reverse when it did. I caught my first ever shark, a bonnet head shark! It fought like crazy and took about five minutes to land, Rob did the necessary unhooking as he did with all the difficult fish such as the catfish which can leave quite a nasty sting. After another hour, Rob pulled up anchor and we moved to another spot again we were immediately on the fish. We estimate that we caught between 60 and 70 fish between the three of us we lost count. At times all three of us were trying to unhook fish at the same time. Rob was the most relaxed chilled fisherman, which I’m sure helps with the vibe. He knows his stuff. His tackle was great. His boat was fine and we had a great time. I think in future he’ll be taking more shrimp with him because we actually ran out of bait just as our trip was coming to an end and we would’ve benefited from another bag. We did have a heavy rig with a mackerel tail attached in the hopes to catch a big shark but it didn’t happen this time which means we’re going to have to visit Captain Rob again in the near future! Give Rob a try you’ll have an amazing time.

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  Response from Captain

  January 7, 2026

  Thank you!

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  Dianna Berube

  Repeat angler

  

  Connecticut, US

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  Member since 2022

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  9 trips

  5.0

  Verified

  Another Great Trip With Runnin The Flats!

  5-Hour Trip – Multiple Species on November 2, 2025 • 3 adults

  My teenage sons had such a great experience fishing with Captain Rob last year that we we booked another trip with him this year! Once again, everything about our trip was top notch. The boat was fantastic, with a large open fishing platform up front and a spacious comfy shaded area in the back. The fishing equipment was great, and Captain Rob was extremely helpful, patient, and hardworking, wanting to get my sons on as many fish as possible. They caught a good variety of fish and had a great time. Highly recommend Captain Rob and Runnin the Flats!

  

  Response from Captain

  November 6, 2025

  Thank you! Always great seeing you guys!

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  Cheryl Mesnier

  Repeat angler

  

  Missouri, US

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  Member since 2025

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  2 trips

  5.0

  Verified

  NEW

  Fish Dolphins Seashells

  4 hour Island & Shelling Adventure on September 6, 2026 • 4 adults

  We had a great trip! Captain Rob took us to the best spots to catch fish, go shelling on a small beach, and watch dolphins swimming behind our boat. He was very knowledgeable and friendly, highly recommend!

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  Response from Captain

  September 6, 2026

  Thank you! It was a great trip

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  Michael Jones

  

  West Virginia, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Verified

  Great trip

  2.5 Hour Trip – Kids on June 17, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

  Captain Robert took us down the canal and had a couple dolphins surfing behind the boat and put us on fish right from the start. Grandson had a blast and didn't want to stop but he could fish all day as long as he catching fish. Great time