Spanish Sardine Fishing Charter
Spanish Sardine Fishing Charter
Spanish Sardine Fishing Charter
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Boat ToursWater SportsFishing Charters & Tours
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Spanish Sardine Departs daily from O'Neill's. For your convenience Capt. Rafael can also pick up guests at The Don Cesar, The Magnuson, and other waterfront locations within a close proximity of the marina. All bait, tackle, and License included. The captain provides ice and water for guests. Spanish Sardine provides a fun family fishing experience. Kids of all ages are welcome and even the most novice angler will feel like a pro by the end of the trip.
St. Petersburg, Florida
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Justin B
1 contribution
Mar 2020
My girlfriend and I booked a charter with Capt. Rafael on very short notice and he accommodated us tremendously. He was an awesome captain that not only made the trip fun with his personality but also kept us on the fish the entire time. We boated multiple species including mackerel, seatrout, sharks, and black drum. Awesome charter at a great price, worth every penny!
Written April 4, 2020
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Thank you for your review and I’m glad we could accommodate you! Hope to see you again
Written January 16, 2022
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Adam L
7 contributions
May 2018 • Family
Just charted with Captain Ralphi this week and had a great time! Very knowledgeable and all we had to do was catch the fish!
Written May 16, 2018
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Thank you so much for the great review! I'm Glad you had a Great time!! Thank you
Written June 26, 2018
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Brittany B
1 contribution
Jan 2015 • Family
This is a great fishing charter..very experienced and personable captain. We caught tons of nice fish. Was a very nice day spending some time with my dad out on the boat. I would recommend this charter to anyone coming or in the area. You will not be disappointed!
Written February 2, 2015
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Thank you Brittany for coming aboard the Spanish Sardine Fishing Charter. It was great to have you and your Father for a fun nearshore trip. It's was nice to see a father and daughter competing to see who caught the most and the biggest. Please don't say anything to him, you won. ;)
Written February 4, 2015
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Jennifer B
Maitland, FL22 contributions
Apr 2012 • Family
Captain Rios encouraged me to turn my husband's birthday fishing trip into a family trip and bring along our 4 year old daughter. We are so happy he did! We had an amazing time. Captain Rios went out of his way to make the trip enjoyable and memorable for all of us. The fishing was great and ended the day with some delicious fish to cook for dinner. Will definitely be back in the future. Recommend Captain Rios to anyone in the area looking for a fun day on the water!
Written August 13, 2012
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Jclark, I am glad it was a great family trip. The kids were AWESOME!! Thank you for your review.
Written July 15, 2014
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624maryalicef
Huntertown, IN51 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Get on board with Capt. Rios!!!! Don't bother with those fishing charters that shove 100 people on a boat with three or four helpers! He will take your family on a private fishing trip! This is the only way to do it! He is devoted to ensuring a good time for all! He enjoys watching the kids get their first catch as much as the kids enjoyed catching them! Professional, courteous, very knowledgeable and a lot of fun! We thank you for the good time! My daughter caught a stingray and he knew what it was before she reeled it in just by the way it was acting on the line! Good time!! Would do it again!!
Written July 8, 2018
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I am glad you guys had a wonderful time. Thank you for the great review, I will be here waiting for our next fishing Journey.
Written July 9, 2018
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Nicholas B
4 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Captain Raphael knows his stuff. From the minute we got there he was helpful and friendly and put us onto fish right away. We caught loads of fish all day long for 3 days, including sharks. PS Raffi - that third shark was at least 120lbs! (and growing...)
Written May 17, 2018
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I had a Great Time fishing with you guys. Thank you so much for the great review! I bet that shark is probably about 300lbs plus by now!! lol Thank you so much and hope to see you guys next year!!
Written June 26, 2018
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Kathy_M_1972
Fort Wayne, IN8 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
Capt. Rios was very experienced and put us on the fish right away. Very good with my son who like many kids can get a little restless between catches. Very personable and easy to talk to. This was the fourth time my family has used him and every time was awesome. Highly recommended.
Written March 30, 2015
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I am glad that you had such a great experience and had a great day on the water! Thank You for your great review! I look forward till the next time we fish again. Thank You, Capt. Rafael
Written May 16, 2015
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Kyle A
Chesapeake, VA2 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
The first charter trip on the Spanish Sardine with Captain Rafael Rios was very relaxing, very exciting and at times very eventful. We caught Reds and gags inshore and Capt Rios put me on my first Tarpon (75 lbs) in the afternoon right off the beach. Wow That was exciting. I go back now every year, and the Sardine is my choice for a day fishing in the Tampa Bay area.
Written February 5, 2015
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I am glad that you had such a great experience and such an exciting day on the water! Thank You for your great review! I am looking forward to fish with you again! Thank you, Capt. Rafael
Written May 16, 2015
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MarkBaserap
2 contributions
Nov 2014
Capt. Rios will always put you on the fish. Getting them back to the dock is a different story! The first line out at our second stop started screaming minutes after casting it. I fought the smoker king back to the boat and Raphael quickly gaffed it and got it on board. I had visions of firing up my smoker that afternoon and loading it with kingfish steaks. I don't want to name names, but Chris Berman was in charge of the cooler lid and did a great job of removing it. Unfortunately, as soon as the fish hit the ice he decided he didn't want to go in my smoker and proceeded to jump up, out of the cooler and balanced himself on the rail as he waved goodbye and slid into the Gulf of Mexico!
Written February 3, 2015
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What a great fishing story..... The boat that was next to us...he won't let it down, how he saw the fish jump out of my boat. I told him that if he saw that.....he was to close. It was a Great day fishing a nearshore trip with you and your friends. Thank you for letting me be a part of your fishing Journey.
Written February 4, 2015
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Bebop1212
St. Petersburg, FL1 contribution
Jul 2014 • Friends
The Spanish Sardine is by far the best fishing charter in the Tampa Bay area!! We went on a near shore charter and the first place we anchored up, Captain Rafael showed us how to bait the hook and dropped it down. As soon as he dropped the bait down we had a fish on the hook. The whole day went that way for us. We pulled in Grouper, Hog Fish, Snapper, and went on to a few barracuda's. I have been out fishing with Captain Rios many times before and I have never been disappointed with the the amount of fish we bring on board. Spanish Sardine is "The Best Fishing Carter In Tampa Bay Florida"
Written July 14, 2014
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I want to thank you for letting me be a part of your fishing Journey. Thank you for your review and hope to fish with you soon.
Written July 16, 2014
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It depends on 1/2 day 3/4 day or a full day. Also depends on how many anglers. If you go into my website Spanishsardine. com on the top, go into rates. it gives you all the rates. If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to ask. Thank you
Written April 4, 2015
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