Chad Cliffgard
Chad Cliffgard
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
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Member since 2025
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2 trips
5.0
Verified

Worth booking

Nearshore Trip (AM)3 adults

Captain Cody was knowledgeable and personable, showed great patience with my 13 year olds and put us on some cool fishing and great memories

Response from Captain

Thanks for the review Chad, I really appreciate the review 😀 🎣

Make A Wake – Matlacha
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St. James City
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US $550

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Make A Wake – Matlacha
State licensed
5.0
(22)
25 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
Fish 2
+10
4 hour trip • 6 persons
US $550

Rating

5.0
22 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (22)

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  • Matthew Guinn
    Matthew Guinn
    us
    Michigan, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Cody is passionate about fishing

    Full Day Trip – Inshore • 3 adults

    My wife and I have been on other fishing charters and Captain Cody showed the most passion of any Captain we have had. He made it his goal for everyone catch fish. He loves fishing and sharing his knowledge about fishing. He was very hands on and supportive and made the charter a great time. We caught many different varieties of fish including my son catching a 3 foot Bull Shark that was a memory we will have forever. It was not an ideal day for fishing, full moon and windy, the fish were not biting frequently but he taught us all strategies to get action throughout the day. I will use Captain Cody again as he is a great guy, very personable and passionate about fishing and fish conservation. He helped everyone make a catch they will remember forever. Happy Fishing Everyone!

    Reported Catch
    Snook
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thankyou for giving me a great review, I really appreciate takimg the time to write it. 🎣

  • Greg Pyles
    Greg Pyles
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
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    Member since 2025
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    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Inshore Slam

    Backwater Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Captain Cody was awesome! He asked us what we wanted to target and then put us on them. The wife caught and released six snook before I managed to finally get on the board with my first. After catching mutiple snook, we moved to another spot where we both were quickly on the reds. Then right on cue the wife landed a spotted seatrout to complete her inshore slam. Great time and great conversation.

    Reported Catch
    Snook
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thankyou greg, I really appreciate the review. let me know when you want to go again.

  • Trish Stowers
    Trish Stowers
    us
    Ohio, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Beautiful day on the water.

    Backwater Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Cody was very accommodating. Weather not so much. Fortunately able to reschedule and had a lovely day out on the water. Cody is a delight. Easy going and knowledgeable. Will be a repeat customer.

    Response from Captain

    Thankyou for the great review Trish, I really appreciate it.

  • Nathanael Wondra
    Nathanael Wondra
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
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    Member since 2022
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Backcountry Snook fishing

    Backwater Trip (PM) • 3 adults

    We booked a half-day trip with Captain Cody for my wife and I and a friend. We were hoping to get on some quality fish and hopefully bring home some filets. Cody made that happen for us. My wife caught her very first Snook and also a keeper trout. My friend and I also caught multiple Snook and took away some nice pictures . Captain Cody is a really nice guy and very knowledgeable, and even though we were experienced fishing in the area, we learned new techniques and tips. He also helped my wife a lot who was the most beginner level fisherperson in the group, and she (and I) really appreciated that. All of the equipment was good quality and the boat was perfect for this type of fishing. It was a little choppy but the Panga boat has no problem at all and the ride was comfortable. Thanks a bunch!

    Response from Captain

    Thanks for that amazing review, I really appreciate it Nate. 🤙 🎣

  • Tibor Nagy
    Tibor Nagy
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Hampshire, US
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    Member since 2020
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    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Lucky booking

    Backwater Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    We were very lucky to land a last minute trip with Cody. Our experience was great from start to finish. He was communicative prior to the trip, he was ready when he said he would be. He took us to several locations where we had mixed results. We never stayed in a location long where the fish weren’t biting. We caught several nice sized fish, hooked and lost a couple big ones including tarpon. Cody is a knowledgeable fisherman who was intent on giving us a good experience. We will book with him again!

    Reported Catch
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the great review, I really appreciate it 🙏