The regulations and limits for billfish can vary quite a bit from one location to another. Its important to know the regulations where you plan to fish to make sure you’re always following the rules. These limits have been set to make sure that these pr...
Billfish is the general name used to describe some pelagic species that have a distinctive spear-shaped bill attached to their upper jaw. These fish include sailfish, swordfish, marlin, and spearfish. Of these fish, the first three mentioned are the most sought...
Bonefish can be found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as well as the Gulf of Mexico, but the best place to hook one is in the Keys. The Florida Keys are known for being an anglers paradise, with bonefish accounting for a majority of the trips that are run. Even though...
Perhaps most famous of all the claims surrounding America’s celebrated false albacore fisheries stands a remark made by Dale Spartas during the early aughts off Palm Beach, Florida, when he hooked one of those tunas for the first time. As backing disap...
The record bluefin tuna in Florida currently sits at 826.5 pounds, which was caught off the coast of Destin in 2017. This past Sunday, April 17th, 2022, the No Name boat was 160 miles offshore from Destin on a trip meant to target marlin when they hooked in...
Whether you’re headed out on your own or fishing with a guide, it’s important to stay in compliance with the rules and regulations of the area you plan to fish. While the responsibility of getting your license falls on you, a guide service will generally tell you what you need to have. If they don’t...
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The goliath grouper is the largest grouper species and in the Atlantic Ocean can be found from Florida to Brazil. This titanic fish can grow over eight feet long and weigh up to 800 pounds, but surprisingly, these monster fish generally live in less than 150 feet of...
Triggerfish are oval-shaped fish with large heads, small mouths, small eyes, buck teeth, and three dorsal spines that give this fish its name. The first two spines work together to create a unique locking mechanism that is used to hide from potential threats. When these...
Anglers who love to challenge themselves will thoroughly enjoy fishing slams. Fishing slams are pretty straightforward, catch a certain number of fish in a set amount of time, in theory, it’s just that easy. When it comes to the slams themselves there are official IGFA Slams and...
Captain Trey of Santa Rosa Beach has had a pretty busy year already, driving cross country to pick up a new boat and helping his wife get her own captain's license. Luckily, we were able to find some time to talk so we could find out more about him and Santa Rosa Beach fishing.
Before the holidays, we were able to snag some time with Captain Christian and learn more about her and Captain Matt, and Destin fishing!
The deep sea fishing in Fort Myers is incredible throughout the year with powerful sportfish feeding around reefs that are only a short boat ride away. There’s an abundance of underwater structures that support a wide variety of baitfish...
With easy access to endless fishing spots, the offshore waters near Clearwater have some of the best deep sea action in the Gulf. The Suncoast gives anglers the chance to catch incredible reef fish only a short distance from the dock or head all the way out and hook up with the biggest pelagic speci...
Miami is famous for a lot of things but being close to the gulf stream is probably at the top of the list for offshore anglers. Easy access to the warm waters of the Gulf Stream means short travel times to reach prime feed...
The Emerald Coast has beautiful shorelines and the best offshore sportfishing in the Gulf of Mexico thanks to its proximity to the conti...
Key West is a rare place where you can burn through a bucket list or catch a personal record with just a short trip. Being the furthest west of all the Florida Keys puts it in the perfect position to take advantage of the best fishing grounds in all directions. The [deep sea fi...
At Captain Experiences, we work with some Damn Good Guides, and for a lot of them it’s their crew and first mates that make the perfect trip happen.
Sometimes, those deckhands tend to be a little furrier than others. We’d like to introduce you to some of our guides’ best co-captains, their dogs!...
The greater amberjack, also known as AJ, amberjack, and reef donkey is generally described as being brown to olive on their back with a large head and mouth. Amberjack have a distinct dark stripe that runs from their snout to their tail that wil...
Redfish, also called red drum or spottail bass, can be found in the inshore waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, where they have be...
Destin isn’t the number 1 most popular sportfishing destination in the US for no reason. The diversity of species and the unique location on the Gulf make for year-round good weather and primetime fishing action. Dest...
The yellowfin tuna is a large torpedo-shaped fish that inhabits tropical and subtropical waters across the world. They are known to travel great distances and are classified as a highly migratory species (HMS) although recent evidence suggests...
23 years ago on a shark tagging trip, I’m the guy who who was trying to save sharks, but also got bit by a shark! It was not a big night, not a big deal. Well, I go into the academy about two weeks later and this guy’s lo...
Captain Experiences: Let’s check real quick to make sure we're good to go on Facebook. Yup, we’re live. Awesome! Hey, everybody, this is Jonathan with Captain Experiences and I'm here with Captain Richard Gardner....
Regardless of where you fish, Tuna provide anglers with a thrilling chase, adrenaline-pumping tugs, and an even better dinner.
But if you're looking to book a tuna charter or find yourself curious about this species, it's also useful to know the number of factors and differences that different t...
