Captain Scott Goodwin

Fishin Daze- Feb, 2009 to Present, Captain of 68’ Hatteras. Manage and maintain boat, crew and tackle for private owner.  Travel throughout the Bahamas.

Captain of 40’ Guthrie Custom Sportfish. Fishing Central Florida and the Bahamas., Manage and maintain boat, crew and tackle for a private owner.

Wave Paver- 1999 to Present- Port Canaveral, Florida

Assistant Captain on a 61foot Garlington Custom Sportfish for Bahamas Billfish Tournaments and private fishing trips to the Bahamas and Mexico.

Fish Trap Charters- 1998 to 2004-Port Canaveral, Florida

Owner/captain of the Fish Trap, a 28 foot Parker center console and an 18 foot Dusky flats boat offering inshore and offshore fishing charters. In addition to a consistent catch, well maintained equipment, a good attitude and a true love of fishing were the trademarks of Fish Trap charters.

Fishin Daze- 1996-1998- Juipter, Florida, Central America, Bahamas

Mate on 69 foot Merritt Custom Sportfish that traveled to and fished out of Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico, South Florida and the Bahamas. Predominantly light tackle fishing for Blue, Black and Stripe marlin, Atlantic and Pacific Sailfish. Participated in Bahamas Billfish Tournaments.  

Ticket-1994-1996-Port Canaveral, Florida

Mate/Captain on 55 foot Custom sportfishing charter boat specializing in yellowfin tuna on the “Other side” of the Gulf Stream. Participated in Bahamas Billfish Tournaments.

Jodie Lynn- 1993-1994- St Augustine, Florida

Mate on a 41 Morgan Sportfish specializing in bottom fishing out of North Florida.

My Way-1990-1994- St. Augustine, Florida

Mate on 48 foot Californian sportfish, specializing in trolling and bottom fishing out of North Florida.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology from Eckerd College- 1990-St. Petersburg, Florida

 With emphasis on Marine Studies

USCG Captain’s License since 1993

 (100 ton Master with commercial towing endorsement)

Offshore Academy- 2007 to Present

Founder, information specialist and host of website designed to teach the public about offshore fishing. www.offshoreacademy.com

Private Lessons-  2005 to Present

Offering private lessons on all aspects of fishing including bait rigging, boat handling and maintenance.

Florida Sportsman Seminar-2008

Saltwater Sportsman Seminar Series with George Poveromo-2006

Florida Sport Fishing Association

Central Florida Offshore Anglers

West Marine

Sebastian Inlet Sport fishing Association

Newport Marina

Parker Boats

Florida Sportsman Magazine

Florida Today Newspaper

Coastal Angler Magazine

Orlando Sentinel Newspaper

West Marine Online

Tribenwater.com