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Kyle Lowe

Kyle Lowe
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

Been seeing some very nice banjo triggerfish, there are some Spring time red groupers around and as always a bunch of vermillion snapper.
Kyle Lowe
Kyle Lowe Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 8 months ago
Been seeing some very nice banjo triggerfish, there are some Spring time red groupers around and as always a bunch of vermillion snapper.
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Christopher Mitchell

Christopher Mitchell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

Lots of Cinnsational Red Grouper ro catch but finding a keeper takes time and some lucky!!
Christopher Mitchell
Christopher Mitchell Destin, Florida Reported: 8 months ago
Lots of Cinnsational Red Grouper ro catch but finding a keeper takes time and some lucky!!
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Bob Stroupe

Bob Stroupe
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

We caught some great fish red grouper, gag grouper, amber jack, red snapper, trigger and Mingo. Not all were in season so took pictures and released safely. Also could you add us to okaloosa island, fort Walton beach and destin area for search locations.
Bob Stroupe
Bob Stroupe Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 8 months ago
We caught some great fish red grouper, gag grouper, amber jack, red snapper, trigger and Mingo. Not all were in season so took pictures and released safely. Also could you add us to okaloosa island, fort Walton beach and destin area for search locations.
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Eric Wilkas

Eric Wilkas
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

Trout bite has been good; they are moving out of the creeks out to the flats for spawning. The reds are in the pass and up shallow if you like to sight fish. Sheepshead are just starting to show up; the bite is still slow for them but should start...
Eric Wilkas
Eric Wilkas Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 8 months ago
Trout bite has been good; they are moving out of the creeks out to the flats for spawning. The reds are in the pass and up shallow if you like to sight fish. Sheepshead are just starting to show up; the bite is still slow for them but should start getting excellent any day. Offshore Vermillion snapper has been excellent! We've been catching some triggers and a red grouper. The Amberjack is always a great way to finish up a trip of catching and releasing them
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Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Mike Dates

Mike Dates
Destin, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

The offshore bite has been good in between fronts with plenty of Vermillion snapper and a handful of triggerfish and Scamp Grouper! We have also had a few catch and release trips, and the targeted species has been bigger fish like Amberjack pictured here. Your choice, exquisite table fare or...
Mike Dates
Mike Dates Destin, Florida Reported: 8 months ago
The offshore bite has been good in between fronts with plenty of Vermillion snapper and a handful of triggerfish and Scamp Grouper! We have also had a few catch and release trips, and the targeted species has been bigger fish like Amberjack pictured here. Your choice, exquisite table fare or drag screamers! Choice is yours! Book your charter today and let's go fishing!
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Adam Schroeder

Adam Schroeder
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

Sheephead bite it still hot
Adam Schroeder
Adam Schroeder Niceville, Florida Reported: 8 months ago
Sheephead bite it still hot
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Max Williams

Max Williams
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

The Redfish are on fire right now. We've had consistent enough weather to pattern the fish, and the water is warming up enough to keep them active. Topwater plugs is my favorite way to target these fish right now, but I'll also use swim baits and jigs. The Red Grouper...
Max Williams
Max Williams Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 8 months ago
The Redfish are on fire right now. We've had consistent enough weather to pattern the fish, and the water is warming up enough to keep them active. Topwater plugs is my favorite way to target these fish right now, but I'll also use swim baits and jigs. The Red Grouper bite was on fire this last week with the couple of good weather days we had, and the Vermilion Snapper and Triggerfish have been consistent all month. Red Snapper and Amberjack are easy to find, but until their season, we'll keep targeting other species. Spanish Mackerel are starting to get caught in the bay, but I expect it to be April 1st before the bite fires off.
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Nick Tate

Nick Tate
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Vermillion bite is on fire! Red snapper on slow pitch jigs every drop
Nick Tate
Nick Tate Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 9 months ago
Vermillion bite is on fire! Red snapper on slow pitch jigs every drop
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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

  • ★★★★★
    ***** 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

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

    Jacob M. | October 10, 2025

    Trip: Choctawhatchee Fishing & Cruising

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time! I didn’t know rays were so resilient that you could get them with an arrow and the would heal within a few days. Our guide Colby was awesome. He found a bunch of rays for us and helped us after each catch. Hew was awesome!

    Scot O. | September 30, 2025

    Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    This was the first time son and I have ever fished saltwater. We have only fished freshwater. Capt. Kent and his wife were the best. We already told Capt. Kent everytime we are here we are booking him. Great time!

    Chuck C. | September 21, 2025

    Trip: Fishing Trips With Captain Kent

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great experience. This was our first time booking with Captain Steve, but our second time fishing off PCB. Steve exceeded our expectations. He made sure our little guy had a memorable time. He was great with our 5 year old and appreciated his love of fishing. In our 3 hours we saw dolphins, jelly fish, and sea turtles. We also caught bonitas, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, trigger fish, red grouper, red snapper, ruby lips, and remora. Steve fileted the mackerals for us to bring home. We will make sure to book with him next year. Thank you Captain Steve!

    Jessica P. | August 19, 2025

    Trip: Kids Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great guid. I’ve been twice with them in the last 3 years and I was not let down both times we had an absolute blast shot until our arms were tired. Highly recommend

    Curtis M. | August 14, 2025

    Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Chris and his deck hand, Mike, were absolutely amazing! Put us on some great fish and were freakin awesome dudes. Super down to earth and made the trip very enjoyable. Will 100% be booking a trip with them again!

    Landon W. | August 7, 2025

    Trip: Gulf Of America Fishing! 🎣🎣

  • ★★★★★
    Hunter was great! We will keep him on our list for anytime we are coming back to town and want to head out fishing.

    Jeffrey W. | July 24, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Insanity Santa Rosa Beach

  • ★★★★★
    Had an AMAZING time with a very laid back Captain and beyond helpful deck hand. Great time was had by myself, my better half and my teenage daughter. The weather wasn’t ideal but still had a blast. I HIGHLY recommend booking a trip with the “Broken Tip” charter boat. If you’re looking for drama free great time with awesome people this is the charter to book!

    Ryan B. | July 17, 2025

    Trip: Destin Gulf Fishing

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