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.
336
Reviews
8
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Bottoms Up Fishing Excursions

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(336 reviews)
Holiday
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 336 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (707)
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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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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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Shangkai X.
Bradenton, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Family Trip with Captain Carlos

VERIFIED   Family Special on December 31, 2017
Nice day with Captain Carlos๏ผThank you so much๏ผHope to see you again๏ผ
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Andre M.
Ellenton, 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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Half day trip with Capt. Carlos

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 10, 2017
Had a great time fishing with Cpt. Carlos and his son Nick. They took me and my two boys out and we caught a nice bunch of...
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Nancy S.
Brandon, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 23, 2017
Had a great day and caught a ton of fish! Thank you Captain Carlosโ€ฆ
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