Fishing Adventures Florida Fishing Adventures Florida is about two captains sharing their knowledge and experience of the local waters. Encouraging others to share in their love of what the outdoors has to offer. Our goal is to educate and entertain and experience fishing opportunities the state has to offer.
About Capt. Sergio Atanes
Experience
Raised in Tampa, Capt. Sergio Atanes holds a 100 Ton USCG Master Captain’s license and has over 55 years of experience fishing the local waters of West Central Florida. Capt. Sergio picked up his first homemade fishing rod at the age of four and soon developed a passion for the sport, expanding his fishing knowledge and skills over the last 40 years.
Operating as a full-time captain since 1980, his depth of knowledge, patience, and sense of humor makes a day on the water most enjoyable for everyone from novice to expert.
Cable and Streaming TV
• 18 years on ESPN Radio. Currently has a Hispanic television show on Estrella TV, Mega TV and Univision TV covering all the major markets in the USA and South America
• American shows are carried on Streaming TV Waypoint TV, Carbon TV, Outdoor Action TV, Angling TV and Hunt TV
He is a member of the:
• Florida Outdoor Writers Association (FOWA),
• Boaters Writers International (BWI)
• National Association of Charter Boat Operators (NACO),
• Florida Guides Association (FGA)
Fishing School
The school was started in 1992 to educate both the novice and expert. His school has graduated over 7,000 students since 1992, many students have become tournament winners and even captains over the years, getting their start with Capt. Sergio’s Saltwater Fishing School.
About Capt. George Hastick
Experience
Established in 2001. Capt. George Hastick has been fishing the waters of Tampa Bay and the St Petersburg area for 40 years and has been a professional Tampa Bay / St Petersburg guide for over 20 years. Capt. George is an accomplished tournament angler whose passion for fishing started at the young age of 5. Fishing has grown into an obsession that he loves to share with everyone he meets and his goal as professional guide is to ensure his clients have a great day on the water. He’s known for his ability to find and catch snook, though redfish, trout, cobia, mangrove snapper, grouper and more are among species he frequently targets.
He is a member of the:
• National Association of Charter Boat Operators (NACO)
Streaming TV
• American shows are carried on Streaming TV Waypoint TV, Carbon TV, Outdoor Action TV, Angling TV, Hunt TV and You Tube
Appearances • Nationally seen TV show
• Writer for Onshore-Offshore, Coastal Angler, Wayne Lifestyle and At the Gulf Shore magazines
• Featured weekly in newspapers
• Fishing seminars at West Marine, for Tampa Bay Times – Florida State Fair Grounds/Tropicana Field
• Fishing report contributor to internet fishing sites, pay sites and newspapers
Capt. George Hastick has fished the Tampa Bay area for over 40 years along with being a professional guide over 20 years. He loves to share his fishing passion and knowledge with everyone he meets. Also writes for newspapers and magazines along with live streaming and fishing shows. Along the way, he has won many tournaments in the local area and uses that experience to make your fishing trip a memorable one. Whether you are a highly experienced fisherman or a novice he welcomes all. Above all the Captain loves to make you feel at home, as if you were fishing buddies for years while having a great time.