Charters from US $1,000

View details

Half day trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (Early) on June 8, 2018

Bscott C.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

5.0 / 5

Half day trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED

Bscott C.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

No need to look any further. You have found the right boat, crew, and captain. You will not meet a nicer captain and crew. He stayed in touch with me for several days leading up to our trip for weather updates and to answer my questions. On fishing day, we got on the fish immediately (Spanish mackerel). We were cut short because of bad weather but enjoyed the trip nevertheless. Next time I’m in the Tampa area to fish I will definitely be going on the water with Captain Mike and his crew.

No need to look any further. You have found the right boat, crew, and captain. You will not meet a nicer captain and crew....

Bscott C. recommends Maritime Operations LLC

Mark review as helpful

1 person finds this review helpful

Gary Spivack (The Captain)

Replied on June 14, 2018

Thank you for your review. Yes, our trip was cut a but short by that nasty storm. Our client’s safety is our #1 concern and sometimes we have to make a tough call. I think we did the right thing considering the circumstances. Please consider us next time you are in the area and we will pick up where we left off. Oh, and-ah-I’m Capt. Gary. Mike is my brother.

Gary Spivack (The Captain)

Replied on June 14, 2018

Captain replied

Reviews by other customers

Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 116 reviews

See details

Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (149)

+146

Angler rating

5 stars		105
4 stars		8
3 stars		1
2 stars		1
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	93%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	97%
Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	86%

Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	86%

Sort by:

Sort by: Featured

Showing:

5 of 116 reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 116 reviews

Marla G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Would recommend

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip on September 12, 2025

Marla G.

5.0 / 5

Sep 12, 2025

3/4 Day Trip

Would recommend

VERIFIED

communication was great. knowledgeable about area and safety was a priority. weather did have an effect on day and length but we had a great time catching fish!! we even got to see dolphins!! highly recommended and we will use Captain Gary’s charter in the future.

communication was great. knowledgeable about area and safety was a priority. weather did have an effect on day and length but...

Marla G. recommends Maritime Operations LLC

Mark review as helpful

Gary Spivack (The Captain)

Replied on September 16, 2025

Marla: Thanks for your kind words. In spite of the weather playing a few tricks on us, we were able to get a decent half-day in. we enjoyed having you and Brian on noard and hope you’ll fish with us again soon. Capt. Gary

Gary Spivack (The Captain)

Replied on September 16, 2025

Captain replied

Patrick R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (Early) on October 24, 2025

Patrick R.

5.0 / 5

Oct 24, 2025

Half Day Trip (Early)

Great trip

VERIFIED

We had a great time. Weather was bad further out so the Captain made a new plan close to shore. We caught plenty of fish.

Patrick R. recommends Maritime Operations LLC

Mark review as helpful

1 person finds this review helpful

Gary Spivack (The Captain)

Replied on October 30, 2025

Patrick: Thank you for your kind words. Everyone else was cancelling trips that day, but I thought we had a chance at a few inshore fish. For once, I was right! And with my mate Jose laid up, my dear wife Julie did a great job driving the boat. I’m pleased we pulled off a successful trip for your group. I hope you will think of us next time you are in the area. Capt. Gary

Gary Spivack (The Captain)

Replied on October 30, 2025

Captain replied

Ron S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (Early) on February 27, 2025

Ron S.

5.0 / 5

Feb 27, 2025

Half Day Trip (Early)

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED

I was looking for a small private party fishing trip. I searched around and found Captain Gary and booked my trip. He got in touch with me the same day I booked and kept in contact with me periodically all the way to the time of our trip. He is very informative and cares about who he takes out to sea. Jose, Gary’s First mate was very helpful as well and knowledgeable of how to fish and where the fish were. When we got to our destination we drop our lines in and immediately started catching fish.... More

I was looking for a small private party fishing trip. I searched around and found Captain Gary and booked my trip. He got in...

Ron S. recommends Maritime Operations LLC

Mark review as helpful

1 person finds this review helpful

Gary Spivack (The Captain)

Replied on March 1, 2025

Ron: It was a pleasure having you and your family on the boat. I am pleased to hear that everyone had a good time and, although the fish weren’t huge, I think they kept everyone busy. Too bad we couldn’t keep those grouper we caught. Maybe next time. Thanks for your business and we hope you’ll come see us again. Capt. Gary

Gary Spivack (The Captain)

Replied on March 1, 2025

Captain replied

Dan S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Experience counts

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip on February 3, 2024

Dan S.

5.0 / 5

Feb 3, 2024

3/4 Day Trip

Experience counts

VERIFIED

Captain Gary and his 1st Mate Hosea are both experienced captains and anglers. Took us out 15 miles, and found us fish! They knew when to bail on a spot and hit another. The six of us were all successful as we reeled in multiple species of good eating. Boat ride - out and back in were smooth and comfortable on what was a calm beautiful day. Gary’s twin diesels running full stride on the way back in provided for the perfect background for a 1/2 hour snooze if that is something that... More

Captain Gary and his 1st Mate Hosea are both experienced captains and anglers. Took us out 15 miles, and found us fish! ...

Dan S. recommends Maritime Operations LLC

Mark review as helpful

Gary Spivack (The Captain)

Replied on February 5, 2024

Thanks for your kind words and a great review. We enjoyed having you all on board and I think we had a pretty good day. Jose and I hope you all can come back when we have some mackerel and barracuda to try for. Til then , thanks for your business. Capt. Gary

Gary Spivack (The Captain)

Replied on February 5, 2024

Captain replied

Chad T.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Excellent Experience

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (Early) on April 1, 2024

Chad T.

5.0 / 5

Apr 1, 2024

Half Day Trip (Early)

Excellent Experience

VERIFIED

I never write these so forgive me. My wife and I have 10 year old and 7 year old. We were looking for someone experienced; they had a larger boat with bathroom; and would provide the best possible experience for first-timers deep sea fishing. Capt Gary and Jose knocked it out of the park! Not only did we catch a mess of fish but they taught the children several valuable lessons. We cannot speak highly enough of our experience. Enough to where I actually wrote one of these things…

I never write these so forgive me. My wife and I have 10 year old and 7 year old. We were looking for someone experienced;...

Chad T. recommends Maritime Operations LLC

Mark review as helpful

2 persons find this review helpful

...

More charters like Maritime Operations LLC in and around Redington Shores More charters in and around Redington Shores

Settings

Maritime Operations LLC

Recently viewed

Maritime Operations…

Beat The Oddz Charters…

Coastal Bound Charters

Maritime Operations LLC

Half day trip with Captain Mike

Half day trip with Captain Mike

Reviews by other customers

Would recommend

Would recommend

Great trip

Great trip

Great fishing trip!

Great fishing trip!

Experience counts

Experience counts

Excellent Experience

Excellent Experience

More charters like Maritime Operations LLC in and around Redington Shores More charters in and around Redington Shores

About FishingBooker

Discover

Sitemap

Support

Recently viewed

Half day trip with Captain Mike

Half day trip with Captain Mike

Reviews by other customers

Would recommend

Would recommend

Great trip

Great trip

Great fishing trip!

Great fishing trip!

Experience counts

Experience counts

Excellent Experience

Excellent Experience

More charters like Maritime Operations LLC in and around Redington Shores More charters in and around Redington Shores

Your review has been published!