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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Nancy S.
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Good trip

VERIFIED   3 Hr. AM on March 20, 2025
We had a great time. Our guide was very informative and accommodating to our needs
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Michael L.
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Great fishing on a windy day!

VERIFIED   3 hr. PM on March 17, 2025
Todd is an excellent fishing guide, we had a blast with our first fishing trip in Florida!
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Troy C.
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 17, 2025
Cap. Todd is great and interesting to talk too. Great fishing and travel stories.
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George D.
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 31, 2024
Set out early to a beautiful sunrise for a perfect day out on the water. Went out to multiple locations getting bites most...
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Tom T.
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Great time!

VERIFIED   Mini Trip II on October 28, 2024
My wife and I went fishing with Todd he made it super easy and enjoyable for the both of us to catch quite a few fish. We enjoyed...
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