Gunner Reid

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Anglers' gallery (162)

What anglers say

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  Shaunda Heine

  

  Florida, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Caught a ton of fish with Captain Thomas Schmidt AMI Fishing Charter

  4 Hour Trip – Fun Fishing - 11:00 AM on May 4, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

  If you’re looking for the best fishing charter experience around Anna Maria Island, book with Captain Thomas Schmidt — you won’t regret it. From start to finish, everything was top-notch. Captain Thomas is incredibly knowledgeable about the local waters and knows exactly where to go to get you on the fish. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, he makes the trip fun, easy, and successful. His patience and guidance really stood out, and he made sure everyone on board had a great time. The boat was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, and the scenery around Anna Maria Island made the whole experience even better. We caught plenty of fish and made some unforgettable memories out on the water. If you want a professional, friendly, and highly skilled captain who truly cares about your experience, Captain Thomas Schmidt is the one to choose. Highly recommend — easily a 5-star trip!

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  Kris Howe

  

  Texas, US

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  Member since 2026

  4.7

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  Great Captain

  4 Hour Trip – Fun Fishing - 11:00 AM on June 15, 2026 • 6 adults

  We had two inexperienced fisherwomen on the trip and four very experienced. Thomas made the experience fun for all of us. He worked hard to get us on fish on a very slow bite. In the end, everyone caught fish and I added two new species to my personal catch list. The tackle was top notch and the rods/reels were some of the best I’ve fished with on a charter. The boat has a fair amount of wear and is clearly a working boat. Don’t expect a shiny, pristine boat. It is a workhorse and that’s evident. Pretty boats don’t get you on the fish. It is well maintained and safe but wouldn’t win a beauty contest.

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  Blake Gillman

  

  Arizona, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Awesome trip

  3 Hour Trip – Fun Fishing - 10:00 AM on June 29, 2026 • 4 adults

  We did the 3hr trip starting at 10am, grewt timing because the tide was in and we were able to get to some watwra that would have otherwisr been unreachable at low tide. My kid landed a 4ft Bonnet Head Shark, his first fish ever!! We also landed Mangrove Snapper, a bottom feeder, a carfish and few more. Capt. Thomas was great, hes very knowledgeable about the eco system around AMI - will be booking again!

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  Dan Cahill

  

  Illinois, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Thomas was a great guide and made a memory that will last a lifetime!

  3 Hour Trip – Fun Fishing on June 11, 2026 • 2 adults

  Thomas was an excellent guide, he put us on fish and was very knowledgeable and friendly. My daughter's boyfriend hooked up with a 6 foot ray and was in for an epic battle! He'd never caught anything bigger than a bluegill before, but Thomas coached him through the fight for almost an hour before the ray was successfully boated. An incredible experience for my daughter's boyfriend and memory for us all!

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  Elizabeth Lawson

  Member since 2026

  5.0

  We didn't want to leave the water

  3 Hour Trip – Fun Fishing - 1:00 PM on January 2, 2026

  We had the best time! I have been on fishing charters before with shoulder to shoulder people leaving little room for movement and little attention from guides. Not only was Captain Gunner quick to help when needed, but he joined in and added to our joking around. Our trip wasn't just about catching (I won the contest for who kept bait on the hook longest lol) we laughed, we relaxed, we kissed a few fish, we saw dolphin and enjoyed a beautiful day. We will definitely be booking with Captain Gunner when we visit AMI next - hopefully for longer than just 3 hours.

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  Response from Captain

  January 20, 2026

  Thank you for the review! Looking forward to going out on the water with y'all again sometime in the near future!