The captains and pros listed below are among the very best in the sport of saltwater fishing. Their attention to detail and ability to consistently locate and catch specific game fish is unparalleled; even the most seasoned veterans can learn something from them. Each one has played an integral part in the continuing success of my World of Saltwater Fishing television series and I gratefully acknowledge their friendships and contributions.

BRI ANDRASSY - An accomplished South Florida paddleboard, kayak, and Sea-Doo fishing aficionado, Bri pursues king mackerel, blackfin tuna, sailfish and bottom fish throughout South Florida, as well as exotic species during her international travels. She holds a doctorate degree in nursing and, when she's not fishing or diving, serves as a Professor of Nursing at Palm Beach Atlantic State University. Instagram: @BriAndrassyFishing; Facebook: Bri Andrassy; You Tube: BA Fishing.

CAPTAIN CORY CROCHETIERE – A master at “jig & pop” tactics for bluefin and yellowfin tunas, Cory bases out of Connecticut, but also runs charters from Long Island, New York, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He’s skilled at all aspects of New England offshore fishing, from live-baiting to trolling. He’s also a specialist at targeting trophy striped bass. Instagram: @sikk_addiktion; Email: cory@asmwct.com; 203-858-1857.

CAPTAIN JIM WILLCOX - A specialist at pitching lures for shallow water game fish around Islamorada as well as those deep within the Everglades, Jim’s reputation for producing quality catches keeps him in very high demand. Be it snook, redfish, tarpon, seatrout, cobia, tripletail, bonefish, permit or sharks, Jim has them dialed in. An accomplished tournament captain, Jim has earned first place finishes and top guide awards in numerous competitions. And when it comes to on board entertainment, he’s in a class of his own! www.ultimatekeysfishing.com; Instagram @captainjimwillcox; Facebook: James M Willcox; Email: captjimw@ultimatekeysfishing.com ; 305-393-1128 .

CARL GRASSI - A resident of Coral Springs, Florida, Carl Grassi is an accomplished angler who lives to fish. When he’s not managing his business, Carl’s Automotive on West Sample Road in Coral Springs, Carl enjoys live-baiting for sailfish, blackfin tuna and kingfish, running and gunning for dolphin, trolling for wahoo and marlin, and day dropping for swordfish. He’s a big fan of the Florida Keys and the Bahamas. Carlgrassi7801@gmail.com ; Instagram: @carls.automotive ; 954-647-7500.

CAPTAIN BEAU WOODS – The operator of Double 0 Charters, Beau Woods is an innovative captain whose expertise ranges from yellowtailing on the reefs to deep-dropping for day swordfish in crevices between 1,200 and 1,600 deep. One of his favorite specialties is fishing the fabled Florida Keys mangrove snapper spawn. He promotes laid back, no pressure, family-style fishing, where everyone aboard can enjoy the total boating and “catching” experience. www.fishdoubleocharters.com; 305-294-3882.

RYAN DEGRAW – Dubbed “The Jersey Kid” by George Poveromo, Ryan is a hard-charging, accomplished offshore fishing enthusiast, despite being only 22 years old. He cut his fishing teeth catching striped bass, fluke, bluefish and blackfish. Yet it was those offshore fishing adventures for near shore and canyon tunas that really defined his true passion. He’ll troll if that what it takes, but his specialties include jigging & popping, live-chumming and good old-fashion chunking. Instagram: @ryandegraw; Facebook: Ryan DeGraw; 908-670-4791.

CAPTAIN MIKE GOODWINE – His enviable knowledge of the where tos and how tos for catching redfish, snook, sea trout and other inshore species within the Tampa Bay complex has propelled Mike into one of the most “in demand” guides in all of West Central Florida. His sense of humor is noteworthy and often intertwined within his social media postings about his fishing exploits and general life experiences. In short, he’s also an internet fishing sensation! Blackneck Adventures Charters - www.blackneckadventurescharters.com/capt-mike.html; Instagram: @blackneck_adventures; Facebook: Mike Goodwine; blackneckadventures@yahoo.com; 813-707-4733.

CAPTAIN ABIE RAYMOND – Growing up fishing the waters of Miami’s Biscayne Bay for snook, tarpon, sea trout and jacks, Abie’s enthusiasm soon shifted to the offshore reefs, wrecks and Gulf Stream for bottom fish and pelagics. The 32-year old guide is extremely passionate about fishing and putting both beginners and seasoned anglers on to quality fish. He worked for the legendary Captain Bouncer Smith for 13 years, prior to setting forth on his own. Based out of the Haulover area, Abie fishes the entire Miami coast. He even specializes in freshwater charters. www.gohardfishing.com; Instagram:@abie_raymond ; Facebook: Abie Raymond; 305-775-5197.

CAPTAIN DIEGO TOIRAN – Host of the only Hispanic/bilingual fishing show on television – Pescando en los Cayos (Fishing in the Keys), Diego Toiran moved to Key West in 1988 to become a firefighter at Boca Chica Naval Base. He went on to retire as a Key West firefighter in 2020. Acquiring his captain’s license early on and commercially fishing for groupers, yellowtail and mutton snappers, he also ran charters for 15 years. Today, most of his time is devoted to producing his television show. www.pescandoenloscayos.com; reelsmoker@aol.com; Instagram: @pescandoenloscayos.tv; Facebook: Diego Toiran; 305-747-0114.

CAPTAIN RYAN WENZEL - A South Florida native, Ryan Wenzel has been fishing as long as he can remember, with his favorite place being the Florida Keys - Islamorada, more specifically. His passion for fishing has always run deep, and he’s thrilled to share his knowledge and enthusiasm with others. A skilled and licensed captain, he has spent summers fishing the offshore waters of Venice, Louisiana. Based out of World Wide Sportsman with his triple-Mercury powered 37-foot Sea Vee, Ryan’s specialties include dolphin, blackfin tuna, day swordfish, sailfish and bottom fishing the local wrecks and reefs. He can be reached through: www.4reel-charters.com, Instagram: @ryan4reel; 954-551-2508.