Captain
Eric Schweikart

Member since September 2020 New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
My dad and grandfather grew up fishing all the waters of Florida and passed their knowledge to me at a young age. I combine my experience in hospitality and customer service, with my passion for fishing.
Techniques
I'm a big fan of bottom fishing. Whether it's inshore or offshore, fishing for redfish, drum, snapper, or grouper, not much beats the rush of getting a monster off the bottom and right in the cooler.

Hey, I'm Captain Eric Schweikart

New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
My dad and grandfather grew up fishing all the waters of Florida and passed their knowledge to me at a young age. I combine my experience in hospitality and customer service, with my passion for fishing.
Techniques
I'm a big fan of bottom fishing. Whether it's inshore or offshore, fishing for redfish, drum, snapper, or grouper, not much beats the rush of getting a monster off the bottom and right in the cooler.
Anglers Choice
38
Reviews
5
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Drop 'Em Down Fishing Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(37 reviews)
Angler's choice
New Smyrna Beach
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Tony M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  August 15, 2026
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Luis M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Good trip. Very knowledgeable & experienced captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Nearshore/Offshore on April 11, 2026
Good trip on a challenging day. Captain Eric was great.  Equipment all well maintained and we felt comfortable the whole trip. ...
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Christopher B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Professional and helpful! Book it!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Inshore on July 30, 2026
Look.. the other charter captains were literally calling him because we were catching so many Redfish. Threw 5 back because...
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Caleb T.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  July 25, 2026
The charter operator canceled 4 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Jason H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore on July 4, 2026
Captain Eric is fantastic. He is very accommodating and taught us a lot. He was able to get us on the fish quickly. We caught...
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