Captain
Philip Costanzo

Member since November 2022 Belleair Bluffs, United States
Background
Captain Phil was first introduced to fishing as a young boy in Connecticut, fishing the Long Island Sound from Block Island to Montauk, from the Connecticut River to the Thames River. The first boat he owned as a youngster was a 12’ MirroCraft, which was referred to as a “tin boat” back then. Captain Phil’s parents moved to Florida in the early 1980's which opened up a whole new world of fishing for him. He was eager to learn the different species in the Gulf and quickly fell in love with all it had to offer. He relocated to Florida in 2017 where he was given the opportunity to work with a few charter captains in the Clearwater area. Throughout his life, Captain Phil has been mentored by serious sport anglers and captains, and has the passion and desire to provide others the experience of “real life” fishing in the Gulf Coast, teaching and guiding along the way as he was taught over the years. Whether you're a novice or expert angler, Captain Phil will do all he can to provide you with a fun fishing adventure and a great day on the water!
Techniques
Bottom Fishing, Spinning, Deep Sea Fishing, Light Tackle, Heavy Tackle, Trolling, Drift Fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Philip Costanzo

Belleair Bluffs, United States
Background
Captain Phil was first introduced to fishing as a young boy in Connecticut, fishing the Long Island Sound from Block Island to Montauk, from the Connecticut River to the Thames River. The first boat he owned as a youngster was a 12’ MirroCraft, which was referred to as a “tin boat” back then. Captain Phil’s parents moved to Florida in the early 1980's which opened up a whole new world of fishing for him. He was eager to learn the different species in the Gulf and quickly fell in love with all it had to offer. He relocated to Florida in 2017 where he was given the opportunity to work with a few charter captains in the Clearwater area. Throughout his life, Captain Phil has been mentored by serious sport anglers and captains, and has the passion and desire to provide others the experience of “real life” fishing in the Gulf Coast, teaching and guiding along the way as he was taught over the years. Whether you're a novice or expert angler, Captain Phil will do all he can to provide you with a fun fishing adventure and a great day on the water!
Techniques
Bottom Fishing, Spinning, Deep Sea Fishing, Light Tackle, Heavy Tackle, Trolling, Drift Fishing
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(29 reviews)
Belleair Bluffs
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $375

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Caught fish
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Caleb S.
Wellman, IA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Phil

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip-Most Popular on July 3, 2023
Phil took us out for the 7 hour charter. Had an awesome time and got some great fish to bring home!
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Jeff A.
Seminole, Florida
Excellent
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Captain Pill

8 Hour Trip-In Demand on February 3, 2023
Excellent time on the water catching grouper and snapper!
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Bad L.
Bridgeport, CT
Excellent
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Half day capt kev

VERIFIED   5 Hr - Reef-Wreck-Nearshore on July 1, 2023
Best fishing trip in Florida by far
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Wes B.
Safety Harbor, Florida
Excellent
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Great Charter!

November 12, 2022
Great charter with Phil!!! Boat was spacious, plenty of gear to get the best chance of catching fish and caught enough fish...
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Stephen H.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing day on the water!!

6 Hour Trip-Most Popular on October 7, 2022
Captain Phil was the perfect captain. He was very knowledgeable and knew right where the fish were. His boat is perfect for...
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