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 my time in the Navy and 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 my time in the Navy and 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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Chris W.
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Excellent experience

VERIFIED   NEW  3 hr. AM on July 1, 2025
Our trip with Captain Todd was fantastic. The boat was very clean and organized. We left the dock on time, maybe even a few...
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Brianna B.
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Awesome birthday fishing trip!!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 hr. AM on July 17, 2025
We booked an early morning fishing tour and he was even flexible with us adjusting our time a little. Fishing was initially...
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Aricele N.
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Great time

VERIFIED   NEW  Mini Trip II on July 5, 2025
We had a great time. Todd is very knowledgeable on the waters and about the fish and how to fish the waters in the area. He...
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Long N.
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Family Holiday Backcountry Fishing Fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 22, 2024
Capitan Todd show us a great time out on the water. He was able to accommodate a family of 5 a day before the trip. We had...
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Malori G.
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11th Wedding Anni Trip ROCKED!

VERIFIED   3 hr. AM on May 31, 2025
Captain Todd put us on some nice fish! Beautiful Reds! He was always quick to help with the tackle, bait and reels. The boat...
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