Captain
Freddie Zona

Member since October 2014 New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Captain Freddie Zona is the owner and operator of Freddie Z Fishing aboard Southwind Charters. He has fished the waters of Central Florida since 1994 and enjoys sharing the knowledge he's picked up over the years. He knows how much fun fishing as a family adventure is, and likes nothing more than to show the little ones how to get started.
Techniques
Fishing out of Ponce Inlet, Captain Freddie is lucky enough to enjoy some great versatile fishing. From 5 miles to 50 miles offshore, the numerous wrecks, reefs, and ledges are his favorite bottom fishing spots.

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New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
Captain Freddie Zona is the owner and operator of Freddie Z Fishing aboard Southwind Charters. He has fished the waters of Central Florida since 1994 and enjoys sharing the knowledge he's picked up over the years. He knows how much fun fishing as a family adventure is, and likes nothing more than to show the little ones how to get started.
Techniques
Fishing out of Ponce Inlet, Captain Freddie is lucky enough to enjoy some great versatile fishing. From 5 miles to 50 miles offshore, the numerous wrecks, reefs, and ledges are his favorite bottom fishing spots.
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Southwind Charters with Freddie Z

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New Smyrna Beach
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
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Matt A.
Acworth, GA
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Half day trip was a success

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 9, 2021
We had a good time,ย  it was scheduled short notice.ย  the boat was good sized for 6 grown ups, shade when not in the fishing...
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Steve B.
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Fishing with Freddie

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on October 25, 2021
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Ginger H.
Moores Creek, KY
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6hr trip with Captain Freddie and Taylor!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 26, 2021
Had a fantastic time! Captain Freddie and Taylor were amazing! Fabulous fishing and beautiful scenery couldnโ€™t have asked...
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Gary G.
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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Awesome!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 22, 2021
Freddy and 1st were great. 6 hour trip. Freddy made sure we found fish. 1st out with Freddy wonโ€™t be our last.
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Krista B.
Tiskilwa, IL
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Holy cow!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 5, 2021
Immediately started catching when we dropped our lines!ย  Had a great time!ย  Would definitely recommend!
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