Captain
Stephen Drenth

Member since November 2022 St. Petersburg, United States
Background
I began fishing with my father in 1972 – and have been 'hooked' since (pardon the pun). After spending several years fishing with my older brother in the Keys and East Coast of Florida – I entered the diving industry and worked as a Divemaster on boats in Bradenton and Sarasota – developing proficiency in spearfishing and teaching others. My career choices have made it possible for clients and work associates to depend on me to take them fishing – and catching. My love for fishing has given me the passion for fine-tuning my skills into a full-time business. Since my daughters entered my life (yes – My Girls!) - we have caught fish (and made memories) throughout Tampa Bay, Offshore, and the entire West Coast of Florida. So my career started ..... a long time ago!
Techniques
Sight fishing with spinning tackle - live bait opens up big opportunities. Running Offshore chasing Kingfish and Cobia is a big rush. Being able to see activity on the surface gets your heart pumping! Shark fishing is a real thrill - never knowing what is on the end of the line. Some of the Spinners we catch are as acrobatic Tarpon! The relentless pulling from a Bull Shark will challenge even the largest Amberjack! Introducing families to the fun and bonding fishing brings makes it all worthwhile!

Hey, I'm Captain Stephen Drenth

St. Petersburg, United States
Background
I began fishing with my father in 1972 – and have been 'hooked' since (pardon the pun). After spending several years fishing with my older brother in the Keys and East Coast of Florida – I entered the diving industry and worked as a Divemaster on boats in Bradenton and Sarasota – developing proficiency in spearfishing and teaching others. My career choices have made it possible for clients and work associates to depend on me to take them fishing – and catching. My love for fishing has given me the passion for fine-tuning my skills into a full-time business. Since my daughters entered my life (yes – My Girls!) - we have caught fish (and made memories) throughout Tampa Bay, Offshore, and the entire West Coast of Florida. So my career started ..... a long time ago!
Techniques
Sight fishing with spinning tackle - live bait opens up big opportunities. Running Offshore chasing Kingfish and Cobia is a big rush. Being able to see activity on the surface gets your heart pumping! Shark fishing is a real thrill - never knowing what is on the end of the line. Some of the Spinners we catch are as acrobatic Tarpon! The relentless pulling from a Bull Shark will challenge even the largest Amberjack! Introducing families to the fun and bonding fishing brings makes it all worthwhile!
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(238 reviews)
Angler's choice
St. Petersburg
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $600

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 238 reviews
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Experience
Excellent
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Caught fish
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Chris Z.
Excellent
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Such a great day!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (<12 nm) โ€œAWESOME DAYโ€ on September 29, 2023
The Captain was VERY good! He went above and beyond to make sure everyone was catching fish. Would definitely book another...
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Jason E.
Abilene, TX
Excellent
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Captain Steve made the trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) โ€“ Shark Fishing on July 26, 2023
My kids loved captain Steve and he made the whole thing just a fun relaxing trip. My son wanted to catch a shark and he did!...
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Amy B.
Toney, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day on the Gulf

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (<12 nm) โ€œAWESOME DAYโ€ on July 13, 2023
We had the best time today!!!ย  Captain Steve was amazing!!!ย  Everyone caught fish and we always felt safe and well taken...
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Jason S.
Batavia, OH
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Am half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 24, 2023
Captain was a great guy. Payed special attention to my teenage sons. We caught a solid amount of fish and some new species...
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Gerald B.
Alexandria, MN
Excellent
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Great day!!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (<12 nm) โ€œAWESOME DAYโ€ on June 10, 2023
Awesome day and Captain Stephen was a great guy.ย  Got us on all kinds of different fish and gave us a lot of tips on how to...
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