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Wayne Alexander

Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

I have been targeting mangrove snapper, Inshore, and Vermilion and Snapper or Offshore.
Wayne Alexander
Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
I have been targeting mangrove snapper, Inshore, and Vermilion and Snapper or Offshore.
False Albacore, Mangrove Snapper, Perch Fishing in Niceville, Florida
False Albacore, Mangrove Snapper, Perch Fishing in Niceville, Florida
False Albacore, Mangrove Snapper, Perch Fishing in Niceville, Florida
False Albacore, Mangrove Snapper, Perch Fishing in Niceville, Florida
False Albacore, Mangrove Snapper, Perch Fishing in Niceville, Florida
False Albacore, Mangrove Snapper, Perch Fishing in Niceville, Florida
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Seth Linton
Choctaw Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Trout , redfish , Spanish mackerel are biting in the bay Vermillion snappers , mangrove snappers , grouper , Kong mackerel , Blackfin tuna are being caught in the Gulf of Mexico Fishing is getting more productive as the waters warm up !!
Seth Linton
Seth Linton Choctaw Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Trout , redfish , Spanish mackerel are biting in the bay
Vermillion snappers , mangrove snappers , grouper , Kong mackerel , Blackfin tuna are being caught in the Gulf of Mexico
Fishing is getting more productive as the waters warm up !!
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Marvin Glasgow
Ponce de Leon, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great here in NW Florida. Redfish and trout bite has been great!
Marvin Glasgow
Marvin Glasgow Ponce de Leon, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Fishing has been great here in NW Florida. Redfish and trout bite has been great!
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Jonathan Ray

Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Seas have been rough lately but we have managed to stay on the vermilion snapper and triggerfish! Caught a good King the other day too
Jonathan Ray
Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Seas have been rough lately but we have managed to stay on the vermilion snapper and triggerfish! Caught a good King the other day too
False Albacore, Scup, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Matthew Champion

Matthew Champion
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Wahoo bite is on fire here in Destin!
Matthew Champion
Matthew Champion Valparaiso, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Wahoo bite is on fire here in Destin!
Gag Grouper, Snowy Grouper, Vermillion Snapper, Wahoo Fishing in Destin, Florida
Gag Grouper, Snowy Grouper, Vermillion Snapper, Wahoo Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Conner Cline
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The Spanish bite has been on fire lately. Red fish and speckled trout have been great in the afternoons. Kings are starting to run throughout the pass and around the wrecks
Conner Cline
Conner Cline Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
The Spanish bite has been on fire lately. Red fish and speckled trout have been great in the afternoons. Kings are starting to run throughout the pass and around the wrecks
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
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Travis Tucker

Travis Tucker with Strickly Fishing Charters
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

This 6 hour fishing charter was on the tail end of a cold front. With that we had some wind and some bigger than normal seas but this crew toughed it out! There main focus was to keep what they caught so we targeted vermilion snapper and trigger fish that...
Travis Tucker
Travis Tucker with Strickly Fishing Charters Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
This 6 hour fishing charter was on the tail end of a cold front. With that we had some wind and some bigger than normal seas but this crew toughed it out! There main focus was to keep what they caught so we targeted vermilion snapper and trigger fish that were in season. We also caught some red snapper that went back. All in all I good day with some great people!
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida
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Mike Dates

Mike Dates
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Spanish Mackerel have shown up in pretty good numbers inshore and Vermillion snapper are plentiful on 6 hour trips. Cobia are due any day now. There have been some 40lb Kingfish around as well but not so plentiful as to go and target them. There have been some reports that...
Mike Dates
Mike Dates Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Spanish Mackerel have shown up in pretty good numbers inshore and Vermillion snapper are plentiful on 6 hour trips. Cobia are due any day now. There have been some 40lb Kingfish around as well but not so plentiful as to go and target them. There have been some reports that trout and redfish are biting in the bay.
Spanish Mackerel, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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    well worth the time, effort, money to do this trip exclusively with your family. 10/10 trip. I caught 20 fish and there were 7 other people. We kept some snapper, everything else were all thrown back in the ocean.

    Joseph V. | November 24, 2025

    Trip: Summertime Deepsea - 53’ G&S

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    Great trip today with Jimmy. Perfect weather and company. Even caught a few fish. Will definitely go fishing with him again!

    Peter P. | November 17, 2025

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    Cliff and his mate Austin were incredible! Such great guys. We had a great day, caught lots of fish and enjoyed a great day on the water. Would definitely fish with them again!

    Brent L. | November 2, 2025

    Trip: Destin Deep Sea Adventure

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    We absolutely loved Capt Robert and his fishing trip (and I had teen boys!)! We will be fishing with Capt Robert again on another trip!

    Greg C. | October 17, 2025

    Trip: Bay Side Inshore Trip

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    Captain Trey was very kind and helpful, especially with our two small grandkids. Caught 5 different kinds of fish and had a great afternoon!

    Scott P. | October 17, 2025

    Trip: Family Special - 22’ TranSport

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    ***** Captain Trey was very kind and knowledgeable - he went above and beyond to make sure our boys were able to catch some fish and have a good time - he had all of the equipment and we had a wonderful day on the water.

    Carrie R. | October 16, 2025

    Trip: Family Special - 22’ TranSport

  • ★★★★★
    Despite not catching anything big enough to keep, Jason made efforts to change locations and lures to give us the best chances. He expertly navigated pop-up storms and kept spirits high with a curated playlist. Even though we lost the "big one" as it snapped an 80-lb test line while darting under the boat, we had a great time and would fish with him again. The inclusion of a toilet on the boat, though small, was invaluable for our party of 4.

    Peter S. | October 16, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing

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    He has a great attitude and we had a great time. Would definitely recommend!

    Jacob M. | October 10, 2025

    Trip: Choctawhatchee Fishing & Cruising

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    We had a great time. He was great with the kids and made a point to make it special. We would use him again.

    Chris T. | October 10, 2025

    Trip: Fishing The Florida Panhandle

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    Excellent service, professional and very knowledgeable. Would try and teach as well as provide a service. Would highly recommend. Top notch.

    Wayne R. | October 9, 2025

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