Captain
Gary Spivack

Member since April 2018 Redington Shores, United States
Background
I have been in Florida for several years and enjoy fishing the Gulf of Mexico waters myself. Fishing is always a challenge and is never the same day twice. I am a "people person" and have lots of fun with the people I meet as a charter captain. I have ten years experience as a charter captain on the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River running a tour boat. I was also an assistance tow captain for TowBoatUS on the Chesapeake Bay and here in the Tampa Bay area as well as a boatswain's mate in the US Coast Guard. Charter fishing is the best of all worlds to me.
Techniques
I prefer to troll for Pelagic species (such as king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, barracuda, bluefish, Bonita and cobia). They are the most exciting to catch and offer more fun in the ways they take the bait. But bottom fishing for our reef species is also fun. Grouper love to take your bait and go hide in the reef which makes them a challenge. And there are many varieties of snapper, all of which make great eating. Other reef fish include hogfish, black sea bass, triggerfish, amberjack, sheepshead and the occasional shark, depending on the season.

Hey, I'm Captain Gary Spivack

Redington Shores, Verenigde Staten
Background
I have been in Florida for several years and enjoy fishing the Gulf of Mexico waters myself. Fishing is always a challenge and is never the same day twice. I am a "people person" and have lots of fun with the people I meet as a charter captain. I have ten years experience as a charter captain on the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River running a tour boat. I was also an assistance tow captain for TowBoatUS on the Chesapeake Bay and here in the Tampa Bay area as well as a boatswain's mate in the US Coast Guard. Charter fishing is the best of all worlds to me.
Techniques
I prefer to troll for Pelagic species (such as king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, barracuda, bluefish, Bonita and cobia). They are the most exciting to catch and offer more fun in the ways they take the bait. But bottom fishing for our reef species is also fun. Grouper love to take your bait and go hide in the reef which makes them a challenge. And there are many varieties of snapper, all of which make great eating. Other reef fish include hogfish, black sea bass, triggerfish, amberjack, sheepshead and the occasional shark, depending on the season.
Our Team
Capt. Jose P.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(116 reviews)
Redington Shores
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Trips from US $750

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 116 reviews
Boot
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (149)
Great trip
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would recommend
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Beoordeling van Vissers
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
86%
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Lee I.
Grovetown, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Half day with Capt. Gary.

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (Early) on Juni 14, 2021
Through no fault of the captain, the weather had the best of us.ย  It just wasnโ€™t safe to continue our trip, so we turned...
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Betty R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Time!

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (Early) on Juli 25, 2023
Book this trip with Captain Gary for my grandson 23 Birthday. We had three generation on this trip and it was great and enjoyable....
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Dan B.
Wildwood, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Gary

GECONTROLEERD   3/4 Day Trip on Juni 28, 2022
Gary and first mate Jose made our fishing trip a really fun experience.ย  This has been on my dadโ€™s โ€œto doโ€ list for...
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Jason L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Great fishing trip!

GECONTROLEERD   3/4 Day Trip on Juni 28, 2024
Capโ€™n Gary and 1st mate Jose put us on some fish right away.ย  We caught a lot and had a blast.
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Steven F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

GECONTROLEERD   Full Day Trip on Maart 20, 2024
Great experience with captain and mate, kept in touch before trip with weather and fishing updates
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