Captain
Tom Katz

Member since July 2019 Cape Coral, United States

Background: Captain Tom has been fishing the Gulf waters of Florida his whole life. His dream came true when he became a charter captain and started showing others the beauty that Southwest Florida offers. For him, watching people reel in fish, relaxing on the boat, and creating memories that will last a lifetime is the best part of his job!
Techniques: Florida offers a very unique fishery year-round. From the backwaters to the offshore wrecks, the temperature of the Gulf waters dictates how you get the fish in the boat. Deep dropping, trolling, utilizing light tackle, poppers, and many more rigs are used all year long.

Hey, I'm Captain Tom Katz

Cape Coral, United States

Background: Captain Tom has been fishing the Gulf waters of Florida his whole life. His dream came true when he became a charter captain and started showing others the beauty that Southwest Florida offers. For him, watching people reel in fish, relaxing on the boat, and creating memories that will last a lifetime is the best part of his job!
Techniques: Florida offers a very unique fishery year-round. From the backwaters to the offshore wrecks, the temperature of the Gulf waters dictates how you get the fish in the boat. Deep dropping, trolling, utilizing light tackle, poppers, and many more rigs are used all year long.

Reviews

128

Fishing Reports

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Tom K.

Captain

Chelsey K.

Business associate

My Charter Listings

Blind Date Charters – Cape Coral

5.0 / 5

(77 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(77 reviews)

Cape Coral • 32 ft • 6 persons

trips from US $1,000

Blind Date Charters – Naples

5.0 / 5

(1 review)

5.0 / 5

(1 review)

Naples • 32 ft • 6 persons

trips from US $1,800

Fishing Reports

Dinner and FUN

Apr 16, 2024 Cape Coral

Catching Red Grouper for dinner and Amberjack for fun = a successful day offshore!!

Dinner and arm day offshore!

Apr 15, 2024 Naples

Bottom fishing for Grouper and Snapper we were successful in finding fish for dinner! After we filled the boxes, we headed off to the wreck for some catch and release action (Amberjack)

Sail Fish!

Apr 8, 2024 Naples

THIS is why you always put out a flat line with bottom fishing!

BIG snapper - hot bite!

Apr 7, 2024 Cape Coral

Bottom fishing for snapper on the 6 hour - half day- offshore trip!

Offshore Fishing! Deep sea FUN!

Apr 1, 2024 Cape Coral

Fishing off the coast of Fort Myers Beach offers many opportunities for bottom fishing, trolling and jigging. Red Grouper are among the most popular grouper we see in the Gulf.

Wahoo!!!

Mar 26, 2024 Naples

Trolling in between spots? YUP! We are always looking for an opportunity to put quality fish in the box.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 78 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (69)

Great off shore trip day! It was hot but we were on the fish as soon as the lines dropped!

+66

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	98%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	99%
Appropriate for children
	90%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	97%

Appropriate for children
	90%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	97%

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Brandon S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Amazing fishing trip

VERIFIED 6 hour offshore on January 25, 2024

Brandon S.

5.0 / 5

Jan 25, 2024

6 hour offshore

Captain Tom was great, he guaranteed we had a good 6 hours on the water, taking us to a few of his favorite spots to limit out on mangrove snapper. Excellent charter for both experienced and inexperienced anglers, as Captain Tom was willing to teach us new techniques to hook more fish and make the most of our time on the water. Will definitely be giving him a call again next time we are in the area!

Captain Tom was great, he guaranteed we had a good 6 hours on the water, taking us to a few of his favorite spots to limit...

Brandon S. recommends Blind Date Charters – Cape Coral

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Tom Katz (The Captain)

Replied on February 4, 2024

Brandon, thank you for the great review! Had a great time offshore with you and the crew, hope to see you all again soon. Capt. Tom

Tom Katz (The Captain)

Replied on February 4, 2024

Brandon, thank you for the great review! Had a great time offshore with you and the crew, hope to see you all again soon.

Capt. Tom

Captain replied

Seth S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awesome Trip!

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip (AM) on November 22, 2023

Seth S.

5.0 / 5

Nov 22, 2023

4 Hour Trip (AM)

Awesome Trip!

VERIFIED

Fishing started a little slow due to the tides. Captain was relentless in the search of fish and ultimately put us on some of the biggest Pompano I have ever seen. Also learned we could eat puffer fish and the captain cleaned all the legal fish for us to have a tasty dinner!

Fishing started a little slow due to the tides. Captain was relentless in the search of fish and ultimately put us on some...

Seth S. recommends Blind Date Charters – Cape Coral

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Tom Katz (The Captain)

Replied on December 5, 2023

Thank you for the awesome review, Seth! Had a great time out there with you and your crew. Glad you all enjoyed the fresh fish. - Capt. Tom

Tom Katz (The Captain)

Replied on December 5, 2023

Thank you for the awesome review, Seth! Had a great time out there with you and your crew. Glad you all enjoyed the fresh fish. - Capt. Tom

Captain replied

Joanna A.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Definitely Jump Aboard!

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip (AM) on January 23, 2024

Joanna A.

5.0 / 5

Jan 23, 2024

4 Hour Trip (AM)

Definitely Jump Aboard!

VERIFIED

We went in 01/2024 and had a fantastic time! Captain Tom had everything ready to go, was pleasant, and an excellent teacher (we were both new to fishing!). Highly recommend, and we will definitely be going back out with this group again in the future.

We went in 01/2024 and had a fantastic time! Captain Tom had everything ready to go, was pleasant, and an excellent teacher...

Joanna A. recommends Blind Date Charters – Cape Coral

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Tom Katz (The Captain)

Replied on January 29, 2024

Joanna, thank you so much for the awesome review. I had a great time on the water with you guys. Looking forward to another trip in the future. Capt. Tom

Tom Katz (The Captain)

Replied on January 29, 2024

Joanna, thank you so much for the awesome review. I had a great time on the water with you guys. Looking forward to another trip in the future.

Capt. Tom

Captain replied

Terry L.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

6 hour offshore!

VERIFIED 6 hour offshore on March 8, 2024

Terry L.

5.0 / 5

Mar 8, 2024

6 hour offshore

6 hour offshore!

VERIFIED

Was a Great day on t water! Blessed with nice weather and an excellent captain Tom! Equipment and boat excellent! And Captain was professional and very helpful !

Was a Great day on t water! Blessed with nice weather and an excellent captain Tom! Equipment and boat excellent! And Captain...

Terry L. recommends Blind Date Charters – Cape Coral

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Tom Katz (The Captain)

Replied on March 9, 2024

Terry, thank you for the awesome review! We had a blast offshore with your crew! Capt Tom

Tom Katz (The Captain)

Replied on March 9, 2024

Terry, thank you for the awesome review! We had a blast offshore with your crew!

Capt Tom

Captain replied

Cameron C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Tom

VERIFIED 9 Hour Offshore - BIG FISH on February 2, 2024

Cameron C.

5.0 / 5

Feb 2, 2024

9 Hour Offshore - BIG FISH

Fishing with Tom

VERIFIED

Cameron C. recommends Blind Date Charters – Naples

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Tom Katz (The Captain)

Replied on February 4, 2024

Thank you, Cameron! Tight lines. Capt. Tom

Tom Katz (The Captain)

Replied on February 4, 2024

Thank you, Cameron! Tight lines.

Capt. Tom

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Tom Katz

Hey, I'm Captain Tom Katz

My Charter Listings

Blind Date Charters – Cape Coral

Blind Date Charters – Naples

Fishing Reports

Fishing Reports

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Amazing fishing trip

Amazing fishing trip

Awesome Trip!

Awesome Trip!

Definitely Jump Aboard!

Definitely Jump Aboard!

6 hour offshore!

6 hour offshore!

Fishing with Tom

Fishing with Tom

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