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.
325
Reviews
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Bottoms Up Fishing Excursions

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(325 reviews)
Holiday
 Last booking: 16 hours ago
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 325 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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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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Ken H.
Lawton, MI
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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Half day trip with Captain Jeremy and mate Noah

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 20, 2021
After several failed attempts to get out when we were here in Spring due to high winds we finally got out with the Bottoms...
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Tom H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Over 60 snapper on a 4 hr trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 23, 2024
Both Captain Carlos and Jeremy made sure we caught lots of fish and treated us like royalty!
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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
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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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Tad G.
Ney, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Ken H.
Lawton, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Out w/Captains Carlos & Jeremy Again

VERIFIED   6 Hour Coral Bottom Fishing Trip on March 31, 2023
Another great day of fishing with the Bottoms-Up crew.ย  Carlos was clear with the iffy wind conditions but we decided to give...
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