Tearin EM UP Charters

Tearin’ Em Up! Fishing Charters is a Sarasota-based fishing charter operated by Captain Douglas Ricciardi, a local guide with more than 20 years of experience fishing these waters. The business runs primarily out of Sarasota Bay and the surrounding coastal areas, including Siesta Key, Lido Key, and Longboat Key, with additional trips extending to nearshore Gulf reefs when conditions allow. Trips are designed to be approachable and relaxed, making them a good fit for families, visitors, and anglers who want an easygoing day on the water without needing prior fishing experience.

Most trips focus on inshore grass flats and bay waters, where fish are closely tied to tides, shorelines, and shallow structure. Common target species include snook, redfish, mangrove snapper, pompano, permit, barracuda, and sharks. These areas offer consistent action and calmer water, which is especially important for younger anglers and first-time guests. When weather and seas cooperate, Captain Doug also runs trips to Gulf reefs, where anglers can encounter species such as cobia, tripletail, and reef-oriented fish that hold on structure just offshore.

Tearin’ Em Up! Fishing Charters places a strong emphasis on family-friendly trips, with shorter outings available for kids and groups who prefer a lighter schedule. Captain Doug keeps the pace steady and adapts each trip to the group on board, whether that means focusing on learning the basics, keeping rods bent for younger anglers, or working specific areas for more experienced fishermen. What stands out about this operation is its long-standing local knowledge of the Sarasota area combined with a clear focus on making fishing accessible and enjoyable, rather than turning every trip into a high-pressure or overly technical outing.
Tearin’ Em Up! Fishing Charters…