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Jorge Fernandez

Jorge Fernandez
Miami, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been good but the high winds have kept us mostly inshore. Inshore the sea trout, spanish mackerel and snapper bite has been good. When we've been able to get off shore kingfish and bonitas have kept us busy. The sailfish are here and the bite will continue to...
Jorge Fernandez
Jorge Fernandez Miami, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Fishing has been good but the high winds have kept us mostly inshore. Inshore the sea trout, spanish mackerel and snapper bite has been good. When we've been able to get off shore kingfish and bonitas have kept us busy. The sailfish are here and the bite will continue to improve as we get more cold fronts coming through.
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Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
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Bobby Brown

Bobby Brown with Sundance Sportfishing Florida Keys
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

End of the Year brings great fishing on the Reefs, last of the Mahi and still Wahoo. Sailfish have already been caught in Marathon, so sight casting to Sailfish surfing the waves is always a Blast!! Great size Grey (Mangrove) Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper and Large Muttons are showing up on...
Bobby Brown
Bobby Brown with Sundance Sportfishing Florida Keys Marathon, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
End of the Year brings great fishing on the Reefs, last of the Mahi and still Wahoo. Sailfish have already been caught in Marathon, so sight casting to Sailfish surfing the waves is always a Blast!! Great size Grey (Mangrove) Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper and Large Muttons are showing up on the Reefs and wrecks. Amberjack are always a great battle on medium gear and a bonus catch while on the wrecks. We've had some windy days mixed in throughout the week, so plan on a back-up day, just in case, for a chance at a better day on the water. Dates are filling up quickly for our 2025 Sailfish Season, so be sure to book early!!
Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Fishing in Marathon, Florida
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Randy Stallings
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Good fishing on the Flats around Islamorada and Everglades National park.....been a little breezy but they still gotta eat....bonefish, snook,redfish and baby tarpon
Randy Stallings
Randy Stallings Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Good fishing on the Flats around Islamorada and Everglades National park.....been a little breezy but they still gotta eat....bonefish, snook,redfish and baby tarpon
Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Alex Harmon
Summerland Key, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

It has been very windy but the days we have gotten out the fishing has been great. Lots of snappers, groupers and yellowjacks
Alex Harmon
Alex Harmon Summerland Key, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
It has been very windy but the days we have gotten out the fishing has been great. Lots of snappers, groupers and yellowjacks
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Charles Ocasio

Charles Ocasio
Miami, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The sailfish are starting to bite, great king Fish, action and wahoo bite before, and after the full moon with the cooler weather, the reef fishing has been great as well cooler temperatures bringing these fish to the shallow reefs, as far as the Peacockbass, we are averaging over 40...
Charles Ocasio
Charles Ocasio Miami, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
The sailfish are starting to bite, great king Fish, action and wahoo bite before, and after the full moon with the cooler weather, the reef fishing has been great as well cooler temperatures bringing these fish to the shallow reefs, as far as the Peacockbass, we are averaging over 40 fish per trip in the southern Everglades the bite is on fire, And the Inshore fishing in the Florida Keys has been great catching snow, tarpon, trout, redfish, and tons of jack gravel, mainly on the outgoing tide or the incoming tide, trying to catch some movement to produce a bite.
Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
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Eric Scoble

Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

With the Fall Season upon us, the weather has been a little windy, but we're still getting some pretty good catches. Here's some pictures from my last trip, We were able to put together a mixed bag of Tarpon, Redfish Jacks and Snook.
Eric Scoble
Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
With the Fall Season upon us, the weather has been a little windy, but we're still getting some pretty good catches. Here's some pictures from my last trip, We were able to put together a mixed bag of Tarpon, Redfish Jacks and Snook.
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Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Jim Mulcahy

Jim Mulcahy
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Mutton snappers and Groupers biting good
Jim Mulcahy
Jim Mulcahy Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Mutton snappers and Groupers biting good
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Eric Reynolds

Eric Reynolds
Homestead, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

It's that time of year where the water cools and the reef fishing starts to heat up. Plenty of healthy mutton snapper in the shallows along with mangroves and the occasional grouper with some too big to stop before getting you back in the reef. Also the cooler water means...
Eric Reynolds
Eric Reynolds Homestead, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
It's that time of year where the water cools and the reef fishing starts to heat up. Plenty of healthy mutton snapper in the shallows along with mangroves and the occasional grouper with some too big to stop before getting you back in the reef. Also the cooler water means Sailfish. Winter time sailfishing is one of the most sought after fisheries during the winter months with multiple hookups and releases being pretty consistent.
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  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jorge was great. We unfortunately went out at a slow time of year and the fishing that day wasn't the best. We still managed to catch a few and Jorge worked hard to make sure we all got a fish. Also a knowledgeable and cool guy all around, would definitely go out again!

    Nils B. | September 17, 2025

    Trip: 3/4 Day Trip Miami

  • ★★★★★
    Capt TJ is the bomb. He put us on fish constantly and we limited out on mahi (good size). We had 4 rods+ blowing up consistently and first Mate Bill kept everyone organized. Best Father’s Day ever ! Capt TJ we will be back for sure.

    Sean K. | June 15, 2025

    Trip: Mahi And Tuna

  • ★★★★★
    This was honestly one of the most disappointing charters I’ve had. I’ve booked numerous charters all over and in the keys. I realize fishing is fishing but we were greeted by a captain other than Dan, great guy but not what I expected honestly. Our vessel wasn’t prepared and ready to go so we waited longer than was expected and it pushed other plans back even further. We caught one 12.5 inch yellow that was big enough to keep. On other charters the boat is quite well prepared and ready to change course quickly to get you on the fish, not the case, granted it was a shorter booking I’ve still had much better equipped captains and vessels. So to spend the day bobbing for non existent apples was not at all ideal. It was so boring my wife and son chose to nap. So just be aware that if you choose this charter it may not go at all to plan. Sadly it was a waste of precious vacation time. I typically hate reading negative reviews and have never personally left one, but this seemed appropriate given the outcome. Good luck.

    Darren H. | March 14, 2025

    Trip: Deep Sea, Wreck And Reef

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Dan and Ryan were fantastic. The ocean was pretty rough that day but they helped us have a great time and pull in quite a few fish. We’ll be back again next year and will definitely look to hire them again!

    Moira V. | November 8, 2024

    Trip: Deep Sea, Wreck And Reef

  • ★★★★★
    Great time with Capt. Daniel . Over 25 years of experience and it shows. Good guy that went the extra mile to make us feel welcomed.

    Brandon &. | September 13, 2024

    Trip: Deep Sea, Wreck And Reef

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time out on the water with capt jorge. The boat was kept nice and clean. Jorge worked his socks off getting the rods baited and out. We caught a few good fish too so all in all it was a good day

    Karen C. | June 17, 2024

    Trip: Miami Deep Sea / Nearshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We have done many charters before. Jorge is the most knowledgeable and best captain we have ever encountered. He’s an awesome guy and really knows is stuff. Highly recommended!!

    Mark J. | June 11, 2024

    Trip: 3/4 Day Trip Miami

  • ★★★★★
    I would highly recommend fishing with George. He is super knowledgeable about the area fishing and he kept me busy catching fish. George is also just a cool dude who was fun to be around during and after fishing. His yacht club cooked up our fish after George cleaned them. It was great! We brought 5 fish in and put at least that many back in the water.

    Katie B. | December 15, 2023

    Trip: Miami Deep Sea / Nearshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day on the water with Captain Jim. He is incredibly knowledgeable about fishing in the keys. We would definitely rebook a charter with him.

    Tad T. | May 19, 2023

    Trip: Key Largo Reef And Offshore

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