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
35
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Reel Salty Sportfishing

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(35 reviews)
Angler's choice
Indian Shores
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 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
33
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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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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!
Nick R. recommends Reel Salty Sportfishing
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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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Travis K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4hr inshore

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip AM โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on April 11, 2025
We had a great time fishing, did the 4hr inshore. We did not catch as much as we wouldโ€™ve liked but that happens sometimes....
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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 with Captain Nick

4 Hour Trip AM โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on December 7, 2024
We had a wonderful fishing experience with Captain Nick.ย  We were celebrating my friendโ€™s birthday and Captain Nick took...
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Josh S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip AM โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on June 25, 2025
Captain Nick is awesome! He got us hooking fish as soon as the bait hit the water. Definitely will be back!
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