Captain
Gary Huggins

Member since February 2020 Belleair Bluffs, United States
Background
Captain Gary’s father was one of Florida’s early Billfishing Captains out of Pensacola Beach and Islamorada. Capt. Gary was out catching Marlins while other kids were skateboarding! After graduating from college, he found himself in Texas and continued to offshore fish on the Texas and Louisiana Coasts. He currently captains the “Reel Bliss”, a 29’ Everglades out of Clearwater Beach. Everything necessary for making your offshore fishing trip a success is provided, including a USCG licensed experienced Captain and top-notch gear. Everyone from the novice first-timer to the seasoned pro is welcome aboard!
Techniques
Bottom Fishing with Live Bait and Trolling

Hey, I'm Captain Gary Huggins

Belleair Bluffs, United States
Background
Captain Gary’s father was one of Florida’s early Billfishing Captains out of Pensacola Beach and Islamorada. Capt. Gary was out catching Marlins while other kids were skateboarding! After graduating from college, he found himself in Texas and continued to offshore fish on the Texas and Louisiana Coasts. He currently captains the “Reel Bliss”, a 29’ Everglades out of Clearwater Beach. Everything necessary for making your offshore fishing trip a success is provided, including a USCG licensed experienced Captain and top-notch gear. Everyone from the novice first-timer to the seasoned pro is welcome aboard!
Techniques
Bottom Fishing with Live Bait and Trolling
Anglers Choice
155
Reviews
61
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(155 reviews)
Angler's choice
Belleair Bluffs
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $375

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 155 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Great Crew! Nice Fish!
Great Crew! Nice Fish!
Great Crew! Nice Fish!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
96%
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Jaron H.
Evansville, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip - QUICK TRIP OFFSHORE! on May 24, 2021
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Tom R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip - QUICK TRIP OFFSHORE! on March 16, 2021
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Mandi- D.
Tampa, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day trip offshore

3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH! on July 2, 2020
Awesome day on the water.ย  Gary put us on some fish.ย  Hunting for ARS, just not successful this trip but will surely try...
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Stephen Z.
Tampa, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Gary

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip - QUICK TRIP OFFSHORE! on June 30, 2020
Awesome day on the water with Captain Gary!! First rate captain and great fishing boat!!ย  Gary puts you on the fish!!
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Kevin E.
Land O' Lakes, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour charter with Captain Gary

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH! on June 21, 2020
Captain Gary was fantastic and excellent with our 10 year old and 4 year old. Would 100% use his charter again.
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