Charter Operator
Bottom Line Sportfishing

Member since October 2017 Belleair Bluffs, United States
Background
I was brought up on boats my whole life here in Clearwater. From when I saw my first commercial fishing boat I knew exactly what I wanted to do... fish for a living. My fishing career started immediately after high school when I got a job as a deckhand on one of the head boats out of Clearwater Municipal Marina. I had my sights set on being captain as soon as I started, and it didn't take long. As soon as I had enough time for my 100 ton masters captains license, I took the courses and got it. I started running the head boat at 21 years old and loved it. After gaining the fishing knowledge and the overall experience of running a 90 passenger head boat for a few years, I decided it was time to start my own charter boat operation. I like the more personalized fishing experience of a six passenger vessel and I like having the speed to be able to get to the more fertile fishing grounds in an efficient manner. I have a true passion for what I do and I love catching fish!

Hey, we're Bottom Line Sportfishing

Belleair Bluffs, United States
Background
I was brought up on boats my whole life here in Clearwater. From when I saw my first commercial fishing boat I knew exactly what I wanted to do... fish for a living. My fishing career started immediately after high school when I got a job as a deckhand on one of the head boats out of Clearwater Municipal Marina. I had my sights set on being captain as soon as I started, and it didn't take long. As soon as I had enough time for my 100 ton masters captains license, I took the courses and got it. I started running the head boat at 21 years old and loved it. After gaining the fishing knowledge and the overall experience of running a 90 passenger head boat for a few years, I decided it was time to start my own charter boat operation. I like the more personalized fishing experience of a six passenger vessel and I like having the speed to be able to get to the more fertile fishing grounds in an efficient manner. I have a true passion for what I do and I love catching fish!
Our Team
Sam P.
Captain
Mikey B.
Captain
Mikey B.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(132 reviews)
Belleair Bluffs
Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 132 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (144)
Always a good time with bottom line
Always a good time with bottom line
\u201cDad, this is the most fun I\u2019ve ever had fishing!\u201d
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
97%
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Joshua A.
Johnstown, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip with bottom line crew

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 5, 2023
Me my brothers, father and uncle went of a 6 hour trip with Bottoms Line. They did an amazing job from having the boat ready...
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Christine B.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip - PM

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 11, 2022
We had a blast with Capt Sam and his first mate, Mikey!! Mikey was running trying to keep our lines baited and Sam kept maneuvering...
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Daniel C.
Grimes, IA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly recommend Bottom Line

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 8, 2021
Crew was great. Didnโ€™t talk much just went to work. No hook was unbaited. No fish wasnโ€™t in hooked. Pulled in 5 Grouper,...
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Mike Y.
Chicago, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing 4 hour trip with Captain Sam!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 11, 2021
Captain Sam and Nick were the best. You bring your own drinks, snacks, and sunscreen and they take care of the rest, literally....
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Raul F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent Charter Experience w/ Cpt. Sam

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 2, 2023
Sam is a great charter captain. He is knowledgeable, friendly. and professional. The boat is very well suited for our party...
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