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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours
3 People	$880.00
2 People	$880.00
1 Person	$880.00

Pay 25% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Intermediate

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

This trip is for the avid fishermen! If you've got some experience with casting light spinning tackle, come and enjoy a day full of thrills as you sight fish for Shark and Cobia, traveling along Northeast Florida beaches on bait pods.

Outfitted with a custom T-top and plenty of safe, comfortable seating, you'll be fishing aboard Captain Franks 24 foot Pathfinder that offers great versatility and comfort. The Pathfinder is rigged with state-of-the-art electronics, a top-notch trolling motor, perfect for stalking these nearshore fish.

All rods, reels, tackle, and bait will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your favorite rod and reel if you'd like. If your a really experienced angler, and would like to try fly fishing for these awesome surf front beasts, feel free to bring your own rod and reel, and Captain Frank will supply the flies and tackle, and you'll be all set to try and hook into your next trophy on the fly!

Ice, water, and soft drinks will be provided as well, so all Captain Frank recommends you bring are your favorite snacks and drinks, your sunglasses, and other weather-appropriate gear whether that's sun protection or rain gear.

Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Live Bait

Live bait is included in this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

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About Your Guide

Captain Frank

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 27 yrs of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Captain Frank

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 27 yrs of exp.

Captain Frank is the son of a tugboat captain and has been fishing ever since he could hold a rod. During his early childhood, he fished freshwater and transitioned to saltwater around the age of 10. He bought his first fishing boat right after graduating from Law school and became active and successful in Kingfishing Tournaments in the late ’80s and early ’90s. He spent the next 10 years fishing the waters of St. Augustine and Bahamas for Wahoo and Marlin for before he transitioned into inshore fishing for Redfish, Tarpon, Permit, and Bonefish in 1999. He loves taking people fishing and exposing people to the incredible fishery in northeast Florida. He teaches not only about fishing but also about the ecosystem, helping people see all the small things were a lot of beauty can be found.

Captain Frank has been running guided trips for almost 25 years. From offshore/deepsea trips to inshore/skinny water trips, Captain Frank has such an outstanding birth of experience. Now running a 24' Pursuit he runs trips in the middle there, exploring inshore rivers and beachfront surf, as well as nearshore reef adventures as well.

Whether you desire to seek your thrills in the rivers and creeks of Northeast Florida or “outside the rocks” in the nearshore waters of the Atlantic, Captain Frank and his 24' Pursuit has the equipment, the experience, the expertise, and the enthusiasm to make your fishing dreams come true.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

400 pound blue marlin.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Jambalaya or Paella.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

400 pound blue marlin.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Jambalaya or Paella.

Whats your favorite band?

Dire Straits, Steely Dan

Whats your favorite movie?

The Jerk

Whats your favorite sports team?

FSU Seminoles

Whats your drink of choice?

Chardonnay wine

What was your last halloween costume?

Tacky Fisherman

What do you want for Christmas this year?

New fillet knives

How did you get started guiding?

Friends wanted me to take their family and friends fishing

What makes you different from other guides?

I am always prepared to make a change to adapt to what's going on. I just try really hard. My priorities are to show my clients a good time, teach them about our fisheries and techniques and catch fish. I pay very close attention to my equipment and provide quality tackle.

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Start Location

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

4852 Ocean Street, Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Areas Fished

Amelia Island

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2016
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2016
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Live Bait

Live bait is included in this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Potential Target Species

Blacktip Shark
Cobia
Jack Crevalle

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Fly Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting

Packing / Extras

Snacks and Drinks, Weather Appropriate Gear, Sun Protection, Camera, Cooler to take home catch. No black soled shoes & no spray sunscreen. Fishing License, Rods, reels & tackle included.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

Reviews

based on 3 reviews

Rod

Verified Review

October 15

Great trip. Frank is awesome. Boat was spacious and adequate. Asked for sheepshead, left with nine. Great job.

Trip: Half Day Jetty Trip

Mike

Verified Review

September 2

Great time and frank is a nice guy and good Captain. Will definitely be going again soon!!

Trip: Jacksonville Creeks Trip

Magan

Verified Review

June 3

We had a great time with captain frank. Due to the storms that rolled in weeks prior to our trip and a nor' easter, we had to make due with the areas we had available to fish. The booking process was very easy and we enjoyed our time on the ...Read More water.

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First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!