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About Captain Art Paiva
Hi! I am Captain Art Paiva, the owner and
operator of Snooky Bear Inshore Fishing Charters of Ruskin, Florida.
I am a fourth generation Portuguese fisherman born to a small fishing
community in Newport, Rhode Island.
In 1972, the Paiva Family migrated south to Apollo Beach, FL. My
dad taught me to fish he local waters, estuaries and rivers of Tampa Bay
as a young boy. My knowledge and experience from fishing the local
waters for over 30 years have enabled me to consistently produce catches
of top quality fish.
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Why Snooky Bear
Captain Art's favorite animal is the polar bear because of its strength and
ability to survive under any circumstances. The polar bear is a natural at
catching fish (the best fisherman on the planet) "where fishing comes
naturally." The polar bear represents Captain Art's ability to catch fish
naturally and instinctively. The nickname "Snooky Bear" came from his local
fishing peers because of his abilities to always outfish them and catch snook
when there seemed to be none around.
Sponsorship and Equipment
I am proud to be sponsored by some of the best names in the business.
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Inn at Little Harbor Fishing Team |
Lee Fisher Nets |
| Abel's Marine and Honda Outboards |
Power Pro |
| Action Craft Boats |
P-Line |
| Brandon Ford |
Berkley-Trilene |
| Team Diawa Reels |
Seaguar Flourocarbon Leader |
| Owner Hooks (No Escape) |
T.A. Mahoney |
| Cajun Thunder Corks |
RJ Gators Restaurant |
| Old Bayside Saltwater Pro Staff |
Bob's Machine Shop |
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DockChairs.com |
ChilledSailor |
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I am an annual Guest Host on a well-renowned fishing television
program "HOOKED ON FISHING" with Capt. Bill Miller. I'm also an annual
Guest on the television program "AVERAGE ANGLER ADVENTURES," Hosted by
Glen Pla. And a Monthly Guest on the television program "47 FISH FINDER"
Fishing Report, Hosted by Glen Pla.
So . . . climb aboard! And let's enjoy the comforts of "No Limits," my
21-foot Custom-Rigged Flats Fishing Tower Boat, for an exciting,
educational fishing adventure the entire family will love and enjoy!
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- Featured Story, The Tampa Tribune, March 28, 2004
- "Snook, Line and Sinker"
- Featured Story, Saltwater Angler Magazine,
January 2004 - "Fishing the Flow"
- Featured Story, Florida Sportsman Magazine, March
2005 - "Tip of the Hat"
- Featured Story, Shallow Water Angler Magazine,
February/March 2005 - "The Markers of Success"
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Tournament Accomplishments
The Bolesta Center Fishing Tournament 2007
- 3rd Place Inshore Grand Slam
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Dept Charity Inshore
Tournament 2006
- 1st Place Winner! Redfish
The Fishing Challenge Costa Rica All Star Grand
Championship Inshore/Offshore Division Champions 2004-2005
- 1st Place Winner!
- Winning a two-year television tournament event defeating the field
of 50 of the best Florida Charter Boat Captains and over 100 contestants
The Costa Rica Ultimate Challenge Inshore/Offshore
Division Champions 2005.
Inshore Division The Fishing Challenge Television
Show 2005
- 1st Place Finish!
- A Very Special Thank You and Congratulations to all of my team mates
for all of their valiant efforts and support.
June 9, 2005 - "The Fishing Challenge 2" TV Show:
November 2004 - 8th Annual C.R.E.W. Tournament:
- 1st Place
- Largest Redfish
September 2004 - 8th Annual Southern Equipment
Tournament:
- 1st Place
- Largest Mangrove Snapper
April 2004 - Continental National St. Jude
Tournament:
August 2003 - Pete Turner Memorial Tournament:
- 1st Place Slam
- 8th Place Overall Team
September 27, 2003 - Pro Redfish Tournament Open
Division
- 4th Place Largest Redfish
- 7th Place Overall Team
April 2003 - Continental National - St. Jude's
Tournament:
March 2003 - SouthShore Third Annual Fishing
Tournament:
- 1st Place Inshore Slam Division
- 1st Place Redfish
June 2002 - Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa and T.
A. Mahoney Third Annual Fishing Tournament:
- 1st Place Snook
- 1st Place Redfish
- 2nd Place Trout
- 1st Place Grand Slam
May 2002 - SouthShore Second Annual Fishing
Tournament:
- 1st Place Inshore Slam Division
- 2nd Place Redfish
- 3rd Place Snook
May 2001 - SouthShore First Annual Fishing
Tournament:
- 1st Place Snook
- 2nd Place Snook
- 1st Place Redfish
- 2nd Place Redfish
- 3rd Place Redfish
1998 Florida Governor's Cup Saltwater Flats
Fishing State Championship:
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