⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing experience with Captain Cody!

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  Kyle Baker

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  Columbus, OH, US

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  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing experience with Captain Cody!

  Backwater Trip (AM) on August 12, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

  We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Captain Cody from Make a Wake Fishing Charters! My wife, my son, and I went out with him for a backwaters fishing charter, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. Captain Cody was extremely knowledgeable—not only about fishing, but also about all of the wildlife and the area we explored along the way. He was incredibly friendly, easygoing, and made the entire trip fun from start to finish. What impressed us most was how great he was with our son. He was patient, encouraging, and always willing to help him out, which made the experience that much more special for our family. We genuinely loved spending the day with Captain Cody and would 100% book with him again. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, personable captain who is also fantastic with kids and families, we can’t recommend Captain Cody and Make a Wake Fishing Charters enough!

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  Response from Captain

  August 26, 2026

  thanks for the review, I appreciate it 🎣

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  Winnett Ordway

  

  Maine, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Great time!

  Backwater Trip (AM) on June 3, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional Day on the Water with Captain Cody! If you are looking for a top-tier fishing charter in Captiva, look no further than Captain Cody. Our family of five (my wife, our three daughters, and myself) had an absolutely incredible day out on the water with him. Right from the start, we were impressed by his setup. Cody runs a beautiful, well-maintained 25’ Pathfinder bay boat equipped with a tower for spotting fish. It was incredibly spacious, and our entire family felt completely safe and comfortable the entire day. On top of that, all of his rods, reels, and gear are absolute top-of-the-line, which made the fishing experience even better. Cody’s energy is fantastic—he is super fun, enthusiastic, and has an encyclopedic knowledge of the local waters. He knew exactly where to go and kept us on a massive variety of fish all day long. We were constantly reeling them in, landing everything from Sea Trout and Snook to even a Grouper! What makes booking with Cody even better is knowing you are supporting a true local professional. This is Cody’s full-time job, and his charter business helps support his young family. His passion for his livelihood shows in every single detail of the trip. He was amazing with the kids, keeping everyone engaged, excited, and catching fish. It was easily one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you, Cody, for an unforgettable family day—we will absolutely be booking again next time we are in Captiva! Pros: Perfect family boat, high-end gear, highly knowledgeable, supports a great local family man. 10/10 highly recommend!

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  Jim Starr

  

  Jacksonville, FL, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Unforgettable Inshore Slam with Captain Cody

  Three Quarter Day Trip on June 2, 2026 • 3 adults

  We had an excellent fishing trip with Captain Cody. He put us on fish all day with his strong knowledge of the area and great guiding. We landed trout, snook, snapper, and redfish, with the snook bite being the highlight of the trip. The boat handled perfectly, the equipment was excellent, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. Captain Cody’s expertise made the difference and turned it into a truly memorable trip. We’ll definitely be booking with him again in the future. Highly recommended.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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  Clint Hulse

  

  Ohio, US

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  Member since 2018

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  Can’t Imagine a better captain than Cody

  Nearshore Trip (AM) on September 7, 2026 • 2 adults

  We had an awesome day with Captain Cody Snead! Cody is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about fishing and the wildlife around Captiva. He kept us on fish all day and made the whole experience a lot of fun. The highlight was my wife catching a 5-foot shark! If you’re looking for a great fishing guide in Captiva, I highly recommend Cody. We’ll definitely be back!

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  Roy Osborne

  Repeat angler

  

  Kentucky, US

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  Member since 2021

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  3 trips

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  Excellent Experience and coming back

  Three Quarter Day Trip on June 24, 2026 • 3 adults

  We set out to specifically target tarpon. Although we did not catch any, Captain Cody worked hard at trying to find them. Water temps were unusually high for the week we were there at 92 to 93 degrees, well above the peak temps. However, we still had a geat time, my son described the day as amazing and we did still catch a shark and a couple fish. We will reach out to Cody for our next trip and finally hook some tarpon. I highly recomend him as your guide.

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  Response from Captain

  July 9, 2026

  Thanks for the review Roy! 🎣