Offshore fishing includes grouper, amberjack, snapper, kingfish, seabass and cobia. Capt Brian Smith has fished rivers, lakes, ponds, creeks, Atlantic to the Gulf of Mexico since he was old enough to hold a rod. From the mountain streams of West Virginia, east to the Atlantic. From Va. Beach and the Outer Banks, eventually south to Florida and then landing on the west coast in the Gulf of Mexico.
If Capt B put a foot down in a state, city or country, he put a rod down to see what was biting. Capt B has fished the Gulf from Cedar Key to Steinhatchee for 35 years, 22 of those years, exclusively out of Steinhatchee . The pristine estuaries, scallops, stone crabs, and green-blue, clear offshore waters captured his heart to make the permanent move to this quaint little village. The tug of Big Fish lured Capt B offshore, exploring for grouper, kingfish and cobia from 20' to 180'. Fishing is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you will get! He targets grouper, snappers, kingfish, cobia, spanish, various other reef fish, even the thrill of shark fishing! Some of the bonus fish found offshore, small mahi, blackfin tuna and even sailfish! Capt B loves to take everyone from the expert to the novice fishing. He is especially gifted with families and the patience to share his vast knowledge with children, teaching them the ins-and-outs of fishing. The large, spacious TwinVee 32' boat is a smooth ride and safe for children of all ages. Ask Capt B his favorite part about fishing? He will tell you 'the People'. He loves to share his passion of fishing and knowledge with others. It is all about making a memory and now we are seeing the second and third generation of families return to share in that love of the sea! Author of 2 books, "Reeling In Time with Fish Tales" and "Backlash of Monofulfilment". Writer for Woods N Water Mag, Coastal Angler Magazine and local newspapers. Featured in: several Nuts And Bolts Series - Video and TV; Florida Sportsman TV and magazine; Saltwater Sportsman magazine and guest speaker at fishing clubs. Graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Agronomy and University of Florida with a MS in Aquatic Weeds. Served two
years in the Peach Corps in Honduras. Big Fish! Big Fun! Big Bend Charters! We have several types of trips. Here is the basic run down on the trips. All prices include everything that you need for fishing, including license, tackle, ice and bait.
8 hours inshore: $600 for 4 people, $50 for each additional up to 6
1/2 day nearshore: $800 up to 6 people, seabass, florida snapper, always a chance at grouper, cobia and kingfish in this area.
8 hours nearshore: $1000 for up to 6 people, this trip is up to 20miles offshore
10 hours offshore: $1600
12 hours offshore: $1800
Both offshore trips can go as far as needed to catch grouper, kings, amberjack, cobia and other reef fish. The 12 hour trip is better in the summer, because it is needed to go deep for the best catch during the summer months. Also, we call the 12 hour a thrills trip because Brian's goal is the bigger bait and bigger fish in deeper water. Hooky Special: $3900, 2 days offshore, 2 nights stay, lunches and fish cleaning all included. Open Boat: $300 per person, is a 10 hour trip, you share the boat with others. Call for more information
For more information please call us toll free 877-852-FISH. www.BigBendCharters.info
Capt Brian and Gina Smith
Big Bend Charters
