Captain
Brian Wass

Member since December 2021 Pensacola, United States
Background
Captain Brian “Smokey” Wass was born and raised on the gulf coast. With over 20 years of angler experience, he is committed to ensuring you have a memorable trip. Capt. Brian truly has a passion for sharing his knowledge with others.
Techniques
When chartering with Capt. Brian, you'll board his 22’ Blazer Bay boat. All equipment is provided for both inshore and offshore trips. When fishing inshore, the captain will be guiding you through the bays and coastal waterways. Redfish, Trout, and Sheepshead are just a few of the species you can look forward to catching while inshore. When you're ready to take your trip offshore, Capt. Brian has the best honey holes for Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel, and more.

Hey, I'm Captain Brian Wass

Pensacola, United States
Background
Captain Brian “Smokey” Wass was born and raised on the gulf coast. With over 20 years of angler experience, he is committed to ensuring you have a memorable trip. Capt. Brian truly has a passion for sharing his knowledge with others.
Techniques
When chartering with Capt. Brian, you'll board his 22’ Blazer Bay boat. All equipment is provided for both inshore and offshore trips. When fishing inshore, the captain will be guiding you through the bays and coastal waterways. Redfish, Trout, and Sheepshead are just a few of the species you can look forward to catching while inshore. When you're ready to take your trip offshore, Capt. Brian has the best honey holes for Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel, and more.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(183 reviews)
Pensacola
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 183 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (178)
Great Experience
Great Experience
Great Experience
+175
Angler rating
171
5
2
0
1
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
94%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 183 reviews
Heather B.
Ashkum, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Day!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Red Snapper Offshore on July 8, 2022
We had such a great time!ย  Our captain knew the waters and guided us to great spots. We would 100% recommend going with this...
Heather B. recommends State Line Charters And Guide
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Brian Wass Captain replied

Ryan H.
Bremen, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Snapper trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Red Snapper Offshore on May 27, 2022
Had a great time with Captain Brian. He was very accommodating to our family and we caught a lot of fish.
Ryan H. recommends State Line Charters And Guide
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Ryan H. recommends State Line Charters And Guide
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful

Buddy K.
Mandeville, Louisiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captin keeps you on the fish!!

4 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on February 17, 2022
We always catch quality fish with Captin Brian. He is professional and knowledgeable. Canโ€™t wait till next trip!
Buddy K. recommends State Line Charters And Guide
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Buddy K. recommends State Line Charters And Guide
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Carrie E.
Bad
1.3 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Just Fish Off a Dock

VERIFIED   NEW  3 hour inshore/nearshore on August 5, 2025
They will take you to a bunch of docks to fish near. Just save your money and go find a public dock as it will be the same...
Carrie E. does not recommend State Line Charters And Guide
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Carrie E. does not recommend State Line Charters And Guide
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Brian R.
Lawrenceville, Illinois
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Red Snapper Offshore on July 16, 2023
The captain was a good guy but all in all I donโ€™t feel like we got what we paid for.ย  We were supposed to do an offshore...
Brian R. recommends State Line Charters And Guide
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Brian Wass Captain replied