Captain
Nick Hughes

Member since February 2023 Indian Shores, United States
Background
Capt. Nick runs trips out of Bay Pines aboard a Pathfinder 26. These waters are known for Tarpon and Snook and he will show you how to catch. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Techniques
Live bait/ Artificial

Hey, I'm Captain Nick Hughes

Indian Shores, United States
Background
Capt. Nick runs trips out of Bay Pines aboard a Pathfinder 26. These waters are known for Tarpon and Snook and he will show you how to catch. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Techniques
Live bait/ Artificial
Anglers Choice
33
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Reel Salty Sportfishing

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(33 reviews)
Angler's choice
Indian Shores
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (19)
Awesome morning on the water!!
Awesome morning on the water!!
Awesome morning on the water!!
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Angler rating
31
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Brandy S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Tarpon trip was a Bust, but the experience was amazing

VERIFIED   5hr tarpon on May 29, 2025
We decided to charter a Tarpon trip, 1st timer. Was supper excited but in the end we came up with goose egg, nota, skunkes....
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Ryan K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip AM โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on May 27, 2025
Captain Nick is the man! Rolled out ready to go - caught a pile of fish to eat (which were delicious!) and saw dolphins and...
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Ryan K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Hereโ€™s to a new addiction!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip AMโ€“ Tarpon Fishing on May 28, 2025
Capt. Nick took me out for a shot at tarpon - did not disappoint. Very knowledgeable of where and when they run and got me...
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Nick R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

He was great with our 10 year old son!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hour PM- inshore/ nearshore on July 8, 2025
Great day of fishing!
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Christopher B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day

VERIFIED   3 hour PM- inshore trip on April 18, 2025
Nick gave us a great experience on the water. Fishing was a bit slow, but he certainly made the best of it. Boat was smooth,...
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