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Hammer Down Sportfishing · St. Petersburg

About

Capt. Bryce Artze

USCG-licensed charter captain. Born and raised on the waters around St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay. Running Hammer Down Sportfishing out of St. Petersburg.

Capt. Bryce Artze aboard his boat at sunset, throwing a shaka

Fishing's been part of my life as long as I can remember. I grew up on this water: the flats, the mangroves, the channels, the beaches when tarpon roll through. Hammer Down Sportfishing was built so I could share that with other people. There's nothing better than being on the water, and I want every trip to give you that same sense of excitement, connection, and enjoyment, whether you're reeling in your first snook or chasing a trophy tarpon at sunrise.

With me, you'll get someone who knows the tides, knows the seasons, and cares about the experience, not just the catch. I run trips for serious anglers, families with kids, friend groups, bachelor/bachelorette weekends, and corporate days on the water. The boat and the gear handle all of it.

Hammer Down Sportfishing's 28' Caymas center-console on calm water, the waterfront homes behind Two anglers at the gunwale of the boat with a tarpon alongside, the helm seat and outboard behind them

The Boat

28' Caymas

Versatile, spacious, and perfect for the wide range of fishing the Pinellas coast has to offer. Whether we're working the flats, cruising the beaches for tarpon, or running to deeper bay channels, this boat handles it all comfortably.

Designed with both anglers and families in mind: plenty of room to move, cast, and relax. Up to 4 anglers for inshore trips and 3 for tarpon trips.

  • USCG Licensed
  • Up to 4 Anglers
  • All Gear & Bait Included
  • Flats, Beaches & Bay

Meet me at Maximo Park.

Maximo Park, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

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