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Captain Art Paiva – Snooky Bear Fishing Charters

Captain Art Paiva – Snooky Bear Fishing Charters


Discover fishing with Captain Art Paiva aboard "No Limits", his 21-foot custom-rigged flats fishing tower boat. Capt. Paiva is a fourth-generation Portuguese fisherman who has been fishing the Tampa Bay area for 29 years. Captain Art Paiva – Snooky Bear Fishing ChartersA member of the Florida Guides Association, Capt. Paiva has appeared as a guest host on the popular television series "Hooked on Fishing". His uncanny ability to outfish his peers has earned him the nickname "Snooky Bear", hence "Snooky Bear Charters". Capt. Paiva has placed in the top 10 in several tournaments over the years, most often coming home with first-place honors.

Snooky Bear Charters fishes from Tampa Bay to Boca Grande and includes fishing for Snook, Redfish, Trout, Cobia, Tarpon, Slam, and Grouper (including Goliath Grouper).

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