Reviews for Bent Charters Fishing

   If you are coming to the Tampa Bay area and looking to soak some sun and fight some fish we are as your service! Bent Charters is a family owned and operated private charter business. We strive to make every trip just what you are looking for! With 4 boats to choose from we can fit your need offshore and inshore.  3 offshore boats are "Good News" - 40' sportfish, "Southern One" - 30' SeaVee and  "Grace" - 25' Delta.
   Captain Lance and Mate Heather go the extra mile in every way. Our customers are important to us. So every trip is a chance for us to make great memories in peoples busy lives. Whether you are a family on vacation doing the Disney thing and looking for something different. . . or a hard core fisherman looking to slay the fish . . We cater to your wants. Capt Lance has a wealth of knowledge and numbers! If you are not catching fish consistently he will move to another spot to stay in the action. Mate Heather keeps the hooks baited and takes great pictures to share. Both work well with children and count it a joy to help the little ones catch the BIG ones.
   Techniques are taught to newbies to ensure success. Catching fish like Grouper , Snapper and Amberjack is not luck... It is knowledge of the area and the right bait. Other fish in our waters : Cobia, Shark, Tuna, Mahi, Tripletail, Kingfish, Mackeral, Permit, Barracuda, and grunts.
   Inshore boat is a spacious 27' custom flats that takes up to 6 people. We do Tarpon and Drum target trips. More commonly we run 4, 6 and 8 hour trips for fish like trout, redfish, sheepshead, mackeral,  flounder. ..etc.
   You dont have to take our word for it.... Tripadvisor.com is a great reference site to check out. It allows "out of towners" to hear from actual customers how their experiences were with any given type of business. The Fishing industry can get flooded with "Captains" so its great to have 1st hand accounts from people.
   You are more than welcome to email or call us with any questions or concerns. Again. .. we appreciate our customers and prospects!

Heather Brooks
(727) 614-6104
Capt Lance Brooks
(727) 235-9599
BentCharters.Com

Kid-friendly Charter

   So you are looking to go fishing with your family....but have little ones. Your wondering "Will the kids have fun, are they old enough, can they catch the fish themselves, Inshore or Offshore? " Well I will try to ease your mind here.
   Bent Charters is owned and run by a "Family" with kids. We love to help the younger ones while mom and dad can fish themselves! With children of our own from 5 yrs old to 18 we know the ropes! Mate Heather stays right with the little ones coaching and assisting them so they can reel in their own fish. She even captures pictures and sonetimes video. It really is a great experience for all ages.
  
Our children have been fishing on boats since they were tots. By 2 they can handle equipment with help. Every child is different so we help out however makes the child comfortable.
 
  The Offshore trips are much better for little ones because the bite is more predictable and steady. Inshore trips require casting and reeling constantly so it lowers the involvement a little. But even then we are happy to get them reeling in fish.

  So feel free to bring the children to share in the fun. The memories you make together will last a lifetime!

   We are available any time to answer your questions and concerns about fishing in general.  Remember the only Dumb Question is the one not asked.

   Please also check out our reviews on Tripadvisor to see what our customers are saying about us.
Bent Charters TripAdvisor

   We also have a Facebook Page so you can "Like" us and keep up with what's biting!

Heather Brooks
(727) 614-6104
Bentcharters.com