Captain
Brad Curtsinger

Member since June 2014 New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Captain Brad was born and grew up on a river and was always told by his friends that he should be a captain. He has now been fishing the Florida waters professionally for 17 years around areas such as the world-famous Mosquito Lagoon, the coast line running from Daytona to New Smyrna beach, and offshore deep fishing up to 40 miles. For the last 11 years he has devoted himself full-time to offering guided charters, doing what he loves. He uses all the knowledge he has learnt over the years to make sure you're in with the best possible chance of finding fish.
Techniques
Capt. Brad loves artificial lure fishing the most ,but he loves live bait fishing as well especially when the bite is down. He finds having the right bait and presentation is the most important aspect of fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Brad Curtsinger

New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Captain Brad was born and grew up on a river and was always told by his friends that he should be a captain. He has now been fishing the Florida waters professionally for 17 years around areas such as the world-famous Mosquito Lagoon, the coast line running from Daytona to New Smyrna beach, and offshore deep fishing up to 40 miles. For the last 11 years he has devoted himself full-time to offering guided charters, doing what he loves. He uses all the knowledge he has learnt over the years to make sure you're in with the best possible chance of finding fish.
Techniques
Capt. Brad loves artificial lure fishing the most ,but he loves live bait fishing as well especially when the bite is down. He finds having the right bait and presentation is the most important aspect of fishing.
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Capt. Brad's Fishing Trips โ€“ 18'

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
New Smyrna Beach
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Charters By Capt. Brad- 25โ€™ Boat

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(13 reviews)
New Smyrna Beach
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Capt. Brad's Fishing Trips

State licensed
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(18 reviews)
New Smyrna Beach
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Trips from US $450

Capt. Brad's Fishing Trips โ€“ 25'

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(16 reviews)
Daytona Beach
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Fishing Reports

Best sight fishing action for next few w
Best sight fishing action for next few w
Apr 27, 2025 Daytona Beach
Our cobia fishing started with the season too windy very little windows to get out and hunt for these very tasty fish ,but luckily they have not disappeared yet we have been catching them in 60 ft of water cruising the coastal areas sight fishing they are the coolest fishing excursion youll ever do if the conditions are right book your trip at one of the amazing fish
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Inshore fishing has been really good ? l
Inshore fishing has been really good ? l
Feb 25, 2025 New Smyrna Beach
On receent trips to mosquitolagoon the black drum and redfish have been schooled up in shallow clear water making for some pretty epic fishing trips some days they eat artificial, but always love live shrimp ? light tackle fishing is good for all skill levels book your inshore fishing charter today
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Winter has some awesome inshore fishing
Winter has some awesome inshore fishing
Feb 4, 2025 New Smyrna Beach
Last several backcountry trips to mosquitolagoon have been really good waters very low and super clear with some good schools of redfish and blackdrum ,they have been chewing on artificial, but mostly select shrimp
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Weather is finally changing for the bett
Weather is finally changing for the bett
Jan 5, 2025 New Smyrna Beach
The past backwater trips have been really good ,a steady bite around oyster bars, redfish, trout, snook, etc. Out around the the inlet big redfish are still around some days they are tough on the bite other days they are crushing it, I just purchased a new flats boat the beavertail skiff made for 3 clients and me this boat is awesome, so if your looking to save a few bucks and get in the backcountry this boat will do it . Thanks for reading. And for inshore trips that are much cheaper please go to chartersbycapt brad Capt. Brad
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Inshore trips big action!
Inshore trips big action!
Dec 30, 2024 New Smyrna Beach
Our inshore in the winter has to be the best all year, backcountry has lots of varieties,snook, redfish ,trout,black drum, and sheepshead, plus no worries about rough conditions, its always calm and very chill book a trip #inshorefishing daytona beach you wont be disappointed.
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Fall mullet run in full swing lots of ac
Fall mullet run in full swing lots of ac
Sep 26, 2024 New Smyrna Beach
So this has to be the best time of year to experience some of the best inshore fishing around ,big pods of bait are everywhere just cruising down the river and you bound to see some big explosions on the schools of bait ,throwing one of these live baits in this feed and you will get hooked up ,big redfish,snook jacks, and tarpon are just a few feeding on the big bait schools . Seriously book a trip with me and experience some of the best fishing here in New Smyrna Beach and Daytona beach tight lines Captain Brad
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 52 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Best in the business!!
Best in the business!!
Awesome
+40
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
79%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
87%
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Spencer L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Six Hour Trip on May 27, 2020
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Michael B.
Ormond Beach, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with captain brad

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 15, 2019
We had a blast it was a lot of fun . Captain brad and Ryan new where to go to put us on very nice fish . next time I will use...
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Scott K.
Rapid City, SD
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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A beautiful day!

VERIFIED   Five Hour Trip (AM) on January 2, 2019
It was a beautiful day but maybe too nice.ย  Recent weather had kept the waters warmer than usual and the fish were spread...
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Christian H.
Daytona Beach, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 Offshore 20 miles with Captain Brad

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on June 22, 2019
Good morning with Brad and his First mate Ryan; easy going guys who care that you catch fish.
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Tara E.
Decatur, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Three Hour Trip (PM) on March 26, 2018
My son and I did a 3 hr tripโ€ฆthis was the second charter he has taken over our spring break and said DEFINETLY next year...
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