Originally hailing from a small beach town in Southern California, I have spent my entire life around the ocean surfing, fishing, and spearfishing. I’ve been blessed with a lifetime of adventure by starting each of these hobbies at an early age. My first time surfing and traveling was in Hawaii at 6 months old. By age 3, I was introduced to and subsequently hooked on the sport of fishing. By age 4, I made my first international trip to Mexico. It was also the same year I put on a mask and snorkel for the first time and only a few years later landed my first fish on a polespear while freediving. Since my early beginnings in each of these hobbies, I’ve traveled to about 50 different countries in the world in pursuit of the best waves and different types of fish.

Eventually settling in Florida in 2014 and spending a few years learning and honing my skills in the variety of fisheries in the state, I began taking friends and family on my fishing and spearfishing adventures during their holiday visits. After so many very successful outings, several of them complimented me on my guiding abilities and suggested I open my own guiding business. Roughly 10 years later, I kept receiving suggestions and then eventually decided to do something about it. I finally gave in and here we are today!

So whether you’re looking for guided inshore fishing or nearshore spearfishing adventures or just here to follow along on social media, thank you for your support!

I look forward to serving you either in person or with some entertaining content on Instagram or my Youtube channel.

Tight lines,

Backwater Brian