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Scott Jarvis
Scott Jarvis
us
Ohio, US
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Member since 2022
5.0
Verified

Awesome trip - great guide and host

Three Quarter Day Trip3 adults

My son, his fiance and I decided to schedule a fishing charter while we were staying at South Seas. Capt. Cody was prompt, exceedingly informative and genuinely loves his job. This is by far the singular best fishing trip I have ever taken in my lifetime. He came and picked us up at South Seas so that really made it even easier for us. We caught plenty - despite the need for catch and release of several species - Redfish and Snook, in particular. Cody listened to our desires and did his best (AND SUCCEEDED) to make sure that we got a few keepers and plenty of other fun. We were accompanied by several manatee and dolphins -- which also prompted information about the species and random trivia about the fish we caught, the sea life we came across -- Capt Cody really went above and beyond. We will NOT hesitate to book with him in the future and honestly - if we could have - would have booked with him again this week. Thank you Cody -- you will see us again in, hopefully, the very near future. Bottom line -- and by the other reviews you can tell -- Captain Cody is an excellent host and guide - book him. You will not be disappointed.

Response from Captain

Thanks for the great review, I really appreciate it. Let me know when you are back in town so we can go again. 🎣

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Make A Wake – Captiva Island
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State licensed
5.0
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25 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
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+8
4 hour trip • 2 persons
US $550

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103 reviews
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  • Kyle Baker
    Kyle Baker
    Repeat angler
    us
    Columbus, OH, US
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    Member since 2025
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing experience with Captain Cody!

    Backwater Trip (AM) • 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!

    Response from Captain

    thanks for the review, I appreciate it 🎣

  • Winnett Ordway
    Winnett Ordway
    us
    Maine, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time!

    Backwater Trip (AM) • 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!

  • Jim Starr
    Jim Starr
    us
    Jacksonville, FL, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Unforgettable Inshore Slam with Captain Cody

    Three Quarter Day Trip • 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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Reported Catch
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
  • Clint Hulse
    Clint Hulse
    us
    Ohio, US
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    Member since 2018
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Can’t Imagine a better captain than Cody

    Nearshore Trip (AM) • 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!

  • Roy Osborne
    Roy Osborne
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
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    Member since 2021
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    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Experience and coming back

    Three Quarter Day Trip • 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.

    Reported Catch
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the review Roy! 🎣