Captain
Bernie Vinoski

Member since November 2018 St. Petersburg, United States
Background
I have been addicted to fishing for most of my life. My father and grandfather, both Miami natives, put a rod in my hand at a very young age. I have 20+ years of solid experience fishing the Tampa Bay, Florida Keys, East Coast, and have traveled many times to Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico fishing with some of the most well-known guides in search of trophies. I've fished professionally since my late teens when I joined the Pursuit Fishing Team on the SKA Circuit and FLW King Fish Championship Series. I worked as a Chef for 17 years, fishing as a hobby through my twenties, and became a full-time, licensed captain in my late 20s. I have owned and operated many different boats over the years, from Mavericks and Shearwaters to Pursuits and Jupiters. I recently acquired my favorite boat yet, the Aeon 23 DLX. I love fishing more than just about anything else. Moreover, I love taking people fishing and teaching them about our local species and ecology.
Techniques
I specialize in light tackle fishing using spinners for just about everything. I fish live bait almost always but don't be surprised if I break out an artificial. I love fishing soft plastics and spoons on the flats and targeting Tarpon with hogies and paddletails. I use some conventional tackle when trolling for Kingfish and targeting large predators such as Cobia and sharks.

Hey, I'm Captain Bernie Vinoski

St. Petersburg, Verenigde Staten
Background
I have been addicted to fishing for most of my life. My father and grandfather, both Miami natives, put a rod in my hand at a very young age. I have 20+ years of solid experience fishing the Tampa Bay, Florida Keys, East Coast, and have traveled many times to Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico fishing with some of the most well-known guides in search of trophies. I've fished professionally since my late teens when I joined the Pursuit Fishing Team on the SKA Circuit and FLW King Fish Championship Series. I worked as a Chef for 17 years, fishing as a hobby through my twenties, and became a full-time, licensed captain in my late 20s. I have owned and operated many different boats over the years, from Mavericks and Shearwaters to Pursuits and Jupiters. I recently acquired my favorite boat yet, the Aeon 23 DLX. I love fishing more than just about anything else. Moreover, I love taking people fishing and teaching them about our local species and ecology.
Techniques
I specialize in light tackle fishing using spinners for just about everything. I fish live bait almost always but don't be surprised if I break out an artificial. I love fishing soft plastics and spoons on the flats and targeting Tarpon with hogies and paddletails. I use some conventional tackle when trolling for Kingfish and targeting large predators such as Cobia and sharks.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(87 reviews)
St. Petersburg
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Trips from US $300

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Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 87 reviews
Boot
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Jeremy W.
Byron Center, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience!

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 5, 2023
Our fishing trip with Captain Bernie was awesome ! He knew right where to go to give us a chance to catch some fish. The boat...
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Bruce R.
Port Charlotte, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hrs. Trip with Captain Bernie and his son Bernie

GECONTROLEERD   3/4 Day Trip on Maart 27, 2023
Although the fish were not cooperating as much as we had hoped.ย  We tried many places and techniques.ย  We caught snook, trout,...
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Ray W.

The captain canceled

GECONTROLEERD   Maart 16, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Earl C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Put us right on the snook

GECONTROLEERD   4 Hour Afternoon Trip on Maart 4, 2024
Captain Bernie was very accommodating for my family fishing trip.ย  I will use him again!
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Bradley G.
Ponca City, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hours on the water with Captain Bernie

GECONTROLEERD   4 Hour Afternoon Trip on Juni 17, 2021
We had a great time with Captain Bernie.ย  We caught tons of fish.ย  I took my son and his best friend on this charter and...
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