Captain
Captain Drew Cavanaugh

Member since January 2020 Edgewater, United States
Background
I was born in Montana and moved to Florida as a kid. I started fishing the backcountry waters in 1980 and have been fishing saltwater ever since. I decided to turn my hobby into a career and never looked back! My favorite fish is the Tarpon. For me, this isn't just a job, it's a lifestyle! I love helping people catch their first fish.
Techniques
I am a light tackle fly or spin, live and artificial bait angler. Specializing in Backcountry Saltwater and nearshore beach fishing trips. I fish the inshore waters and along the beaches nearshore.

Hey, I'm Captain Captain Drew Cavanaugh

Edgewater, United States
Background
I was born in Montana and moved to Florida as a kid. I started fishing the backcountry waters in 1980 and have been fishing saltwater ever since. I decided to turn my hobby into a career and never looked back! My favorite fish is the Tarpon. For me, this isn't just a job, it's a lifestyle! I love helping people catch their first fish.
Techniques
I am a light tackle fly or spin, live and artificial bait angler. Specializing in Backcountry Saltwater and nearshore beach fishing trips. I fish the inshore waters and along the beaches nearshore.
Anglers Choice
38
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Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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100%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
96%
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Caught fish
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day of fishing and just seeing the sights!

4 Hour Day Trip on November 5, 2024
We had a wonderful time with Drew. We caught fish, saw wildlife and just enjoyed everything. He was by far one of the most...
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Best two days of fishing ever!

4 Hour Day Trip โ€“ Tarpon on September 25, 2024
We fished again with Drew this year and as always it was outstanding. He knows the waters and absolutely knows his tarpon fishing!...
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Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Day Trip on July 9, 2025
Carlye D. recommends Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught my first Trapon with today

4 Hour Day Trip on September 5, 2024
Captain Drew was not kidding when he was describing the feeling of getting your first tarpon. This was one of the best fishing...
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

So much fun!! Lots of activity to see and do!

4 Hour Day Trip on November 7, 2024
We fished with some friends we had not seen in a while and it was so much fun. Highly recommend this charter.
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