Captain
Todd Vivian

Member since September 2016 Titusville, United States
Background
I began fishing the flats and backwaters of Florida over 20 years ago. I have lived in Florida now since 2008 and spend over 200 days a year on the water in the Mosquito Lagoon and North Indian River areas. I grew up in the Pacific NW and fishing is some of my earliest memories. After college I went to work for Lamiglas, Inc. as a rod/blank designer. Lamiglas is one of the NW's largest Fishing Rod Manufacturers. After 20 years designing rods for Lamiglas I moved to Florida where I have been designing rod building components and equipment along with rod blanks for Mud Hole Custom Tackle.
Techniques
While I genuinely prefer polling flats and sight casting to tailing fish this isn't always an option. Weather has a great deal to do with being able to do this. While my first choice there are many other methods which are very productive. In the summer months cruising the coastal beaches for migrating Tarpon and Snook is something that we also look forward to. This fishery is typically mid July through late September. Some of the most productive fishing for "Big" fish is Late August through November fishing Ponce Inlet for Bull Reds, Snook & Tarpon. During this breeding and heavy feeding time the fish are plentiful most of the time willing to bite.

Hey, I'm Captain Todd Vivian

Titusville, United States
Background
I began fishing the flats and backwaters of Florida over 20 years ago. I have lived in Florida now since 2008 and spend over 200 days a year on the water in the Mosquito Lagoon and North Indian River areas. I grew up in the Pacific NW and fishing is some of my earliest memories. After college I went to work for Lamiglas, Inc. as a rod/blank designer. Lamiglas is one of the NW's largest Fishing Rod Manufacturers. After 20 years designing rods for Lamiglas I moved to Florida where I have been designing rod building components and equipment along with rod blanks for Mud Hole Custom Tackle.
Techniques
While I genuinely prefer polling flats and sight casting to tailing fish this isn't always an option. Weather has a great deal to do with being able to do this. While my first choice there are many other methods which are very productive. In the summer months cruising the coastal beaches for migrating Tarpon and Snook is something that we also look forward to. This fishery is typically mid July through late September. Some of the most productive fishing for "Big" fish is Late August through November fishing Ponce Inlet for Bull Reds, Snook & Tarpon. During this breeding and heavy feeding time the fish are plentiful most of the time willing to bite.
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Fishing Reports

Hot!!! on the water..........
Hot!!! on the water..........
Nov 27, 2020 Oak Hill
Don't let the cooler temperatures keep you off the water. It's been HOT!!! out there. With water temperatures running mid to upper 60's the fishing has remained consistent. With mixed bags to be had regularly. We had 7 species on this day, nothing missing but the kitchen sink........ Maybe a black drum.
Moving into Winter
Moving into Winter
Nov 25, 2020 Titusville
With the Fall weather taking hold and hints of winter here and there the fishing has remained good with mixed bags of Red's, Snook, Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Jacks, Lady Fish and the occasional Catfish that we just can't seem to get away from.
Ponce Inlet Fall Bull Reds
Ponce Inlet Fall Bull Reds
Sep 25, 2020 New Smyrna Beach
Just a sampling of personal bests from a couple of trips. Upper Slots and Oversize daily. This fishery lasts from late August into December. Don't miss out.
Ponce Inlet is Heating Up
Ponce Inlet is Heating Up
Aug 7, 2020 New Smyrna Beach
This last week we had mixed bags of upper slot fish and Bulls to 40". Most coming from blue crab and fresh menhaden. This will only get better, make sure to book your trip as late August through November will see a bunch of these monsters daily.
Running of the Bulls..........
Running of the Bulls..........
Aug 6, 2020 New Smyrna Beach
Well it is that time of year and the bigger Reds are starting to show on a regular basis. This last week we had mixed bags of upper slot fish and Bulls to 40โ€. Most coming from blue crab and fresh menhaden. This will only get better, make sure to book your trip as late August through November will see a bunch of these monsters daily.
REDS!!!............Reds!!........Reds...
REDS!!!............Reds!!........Reds...
Aug 5, 2020 Port Orange
It has been pretty hot the past couple of weeks, not just the outside temps either. The redfish bite has been HOT! These fish were all caught in the Ponce Inlet area with fresh blue crab, Menhaden & Live Shrimp. Book now for the next few months as these beauties will only get bigger and bigger..........

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Half day trip with Captain Todd

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on November 27, 2020
We had a great day. I brought my grandson and he had the time of his life. Captain Todd was so patient and helpful with him....
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on November 25, 2020
Great Day!!!  Captain Todd had great communication leading up to the trip.  The boat and gear was in perfect condition. ...
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3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Inshore / Inlet on September 27, 2020
Todd is the man.he knows his region well and knows how to find the fish,I had the best day of “catching” I’ve...
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Half day with apt. Todd

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on January 7, 2021
We fished the intercoastal waterway then some of the back creeks and then underneath the bridges had a lot of fun.
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Half day near shore with Capt Todd

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 6, 2020
We had a fantastic day of fishing with Todd. We caught a large variety of fish, and he really coached us well how to hook em...
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