The Fishing Experience
The following videos and images are testimonials from our customers. You will notice that we have many returning customers that become longtime friends! We look forward to having you on the boat with us real soon!
Terry Flack – Kansas City, Missouri
Captain Russ put us on the fish from the start, including a great 28 inch red. A memory my father-in-law and I will never forget. Can't wait until the next time!
– Terry Flack
Jack Bruns – Parrish, Florida
I have fished all of my life in Florida waters. Most of the time I have used my own boat. I moved to west Florida 5 years ago with no boat and looked for a fishing partner. I found Capt. Russ on the Internet and took a chance. As luck would have it, I found a guide that was easy going and was a lot of fun to fish with. Capt Russ always has great baits and knows where and when to fish certain areas. We always have caught fish, regardless of the weather. Inside fishing for Reds and Snook, or a few miles out for Grouper, weather permitting. Capt. Russ has a good boat for the dedicated angler and he makes the trip very enjoyable. I would recommend Capt Russ to any angler looking for a good days fishing with a real gentleman.
– Jack Bruns
Ray Diel – Newton, Illinois
Let me tell you about my experiences fishing with Russ Schnering. Every time we are down from Illinois, we give Russ a call and we go fishing. We have always had a GREAT time with Russ. His boat and fishing equipment is top notch, his expertise is the best, his knowledge of the local fishing spots is amazing. He is very good to help with techniques (fishing in Tampa Bay is a little different than fishing the lakes of Illinois!) and it is apparent that Russ' goal is for his fisherman clients to have a great time. He has always attained that goal with us. This picture is of my son-in-law Jason and I holding a huge permit, which was taken from a charter with Russ.
– Ray DielMike Goldsworthy and Casey O’Connell – Fenton, Michigan
Another great trip with Capt. Russ Schnering of bradentonfishing.com. We hooked a couple of tarpon at the Skyway, caught snook, trout and redfish on the flats and then this 250 plus pound Goliath Grouper out at a reef. It ate a chunk of barracuda we caught while trolling. Used a Penn 12/0 backed with 100 lb main line with a 300 lb mono leader. Took approximately 15 minutes to land!
– Mike GoldsworthyBrian Craver – Atlanta, Georgia
I have been fishing with Captain Russ for years. His knowledge of southwest Florida waters is unsurpassed. Not only can he put you on fish when the conditions are perfect, but he knows how to find the fish when the other guys can't. Russ is the most professional guide I have ever worked with and he is always a pleasure to spend the day with. Thanks Captain Russ!
– Brian CraverJason Crawford – Richmond Hill, Ontario
Hi Russ, What an amazing day we had with you on Tampa Bay. I wish to thank you and we appreciate how hard you worked for us. We must of caught between the three of us at least 60 fish that included grouper, Snook, Jacks, Red Fish, Sea Trout and of course my first Tarpon as you can view on the video I provided. A day on the water sure doesn't get better than this. We Look forward to doing it again soon.
– Jason CrawfordBradenton Fishing Charters – Bradenton, Florida
While fishing with clients 45 miles off the coast of Anna Maria Island this Great White Shark approached and circled our boat. Our GoPro camera captured some great underwater footage of this rare sighting. This story was featured on Tampa's ABC Action News broadcast and includes an interview with Capt. Russ Schnering.
– Capt. Russ Schnering