Captain
Carlos Bastos

Member since February 2017 Holiday, United States
Background
Captain Carlos hails from New Jersey, where he fished his entire life for Cod and other local species. It was four years ago that he moved to Florida in the search of the big bottom-feeding fish like Groupers and Snappers. He loves taking families and kids out and teaching them all about fishing. He is an incredibly upbeat and fun person who will make your trip very enjoyable.
Techniques
We fish with live bait and jigs.

Hey, I'm Captain Carlos Bastos

Holiday, United States
Background
Captain Carlos hails from New Jersey, where he fished his entire life for Cod and other local species. It was four years ago that he moved to Florida in the search of the big bottom-feeding fish like Groupers and Snappers. He loves taking families and kids out and teaching them all about fishing. He is an incredibly upbeat and fun person who will make your trip very enjoyable.
Techniques
We fish with live bait and jigs.
310
Reviews
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Bottoms Up Fishing Excursions

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(310 reviews)
Holiday
trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 310 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Captain
Fishing with Carlos
Professional and Fun
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Angler rating
300
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Joseph R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 21, 2023
Everyone enjoyed their day. We can see why there are so many outstanding reviews.ย  Captain and crew provide a truly memorable...
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William M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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Fishing with Carlos

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on April 5, 2024
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Adam S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Professional and Fun

VERIFIED   6 Hour Coral Bottom Fishing Trip on February 1, 2024
Captain Carlos and company put us on some great fish and we had a great time. Would definitely work with these guys again....
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John D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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November fishing trip

VERIFIED   Family Special on November 21, 2023
Captain and crew were awesome. Very accommodating and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend them.
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Tad G.
Ney, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Absolute Blast! So much fun!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Shark Trip (AM) on September 11, 2023
Had an absolute blast! This was so much fun! Will definitely do again! It was Non stop! The instant you put the bait in the...
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