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.
334
Reviews
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Bottoms Up Fishing Excursions

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(334 reviews)
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Trips from US $600

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 334 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
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Mike Y.
Wasilla, Alaska
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Carlos

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 31, 2018
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Vincent B.
New Port Richey, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Carlos and Nick were GREAT !!!

VERIFIED   Family Special on August 1, 2017
The time went by so quickly. We cought a lot of fish, and we had a lot of fun.ย  Caption Carlos knows his Stuff. When the fishing...
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Brenda S.
North Port, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3 hour family trip

VERIFIED   Family Special on July 5, 2017
My family (5) had great time.ย  My nephew caught a shark (it was little) but it made the trip.ย  Capt. Carlos was a great...
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David M.
Hamburg, WI
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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November fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Coral Bottom Fishing Trip on November 7, 2018
It was great and we plan on doing our second trip in a month or so.
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Frank H.
Odessa, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Captain Carlos Bastos

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 11, 2018
Had a great time weather did affect the fishing.
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