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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Glenn B.
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Awesome and Experienced Charter

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 19, 2025
Captain Todd is 2nd to none! An experienced Captain combined with the perfect equipment equals a great morning-fish included!
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Perfect for making memories

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on July 14, 2025
My son and I went out in hopes of catching sharks. And we did. In fact 4 or 5 a piece. Captain was knowledgeable and friendly....
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Kassia L.
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Fishing Fun with a Pro!

VERIFIED   3 hr. AM on March 27, 2025
5 stars! Todd was an amazing guide! He taught us how to fish the ocean with patience and skill, talked us through every catch,...
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Jeremy H.
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A very knowledgeable Captain!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 9, 2025
We had a great day on the water with Captain Todd! He was very knowledgeable about the fishery and current conditions...
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Crappy weather, still got fish!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 10, 2025
It was very windy and drizzly, captain did everything possible to find us fish, different baits, locations,ย  tactics etc.ย ...
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