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Joseph Snyder

Joseph Snyder
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

we have been catching big king mackerel, sailfish, large blackfin tuna up to 30#s,lots of yellow tail snapper and a few wahoo
Joseph Snyder
Joseph Snyder Islamorada, Florida Reported: 10 months ago
we have been catching big king mackerel, sailfish, large blackfin tuna up to 30#s,lots of yellow tail snapper and a few wahoo
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Gavet Tuttle

Gavet Tuttle
Miami, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

Light tackle action reefs trips have been on fire! Lots of families enjoying non stop kingfish and snapper using live bait. 10 minute ride from the marina and lines in the water.
Gavet Tuttle
Gavet Tuttle Miami, Florida Reported: 10 months ago
Light tackle action reefs trips have been on fire! Lots of families enjoying non stop kingfish and snapper using live bait. 10 minute ride from the marina and lines in the water.
Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
Fishing in Miami, Florida
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Charles Ocasio

Charles Ocasio
Miami, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

Catching locker bass over 40 Peacock Bass per four hour trip getting on the tuna and sailfish right now tons of barracuda tons of mud snappers the Offshore and Inshore is on fire due to this cooler weather driving the Fishing closer to the Reef
Charles Ocasio
Charles Ocasio Miami, Florida Reported: 10 months ago
Catching locker bass over 40 Peacock Bass per four hour trip getting on the tuna and sailfish right now tons of barracuda tons of mud snappers the Offshore and Inshore is on fire due to this cooler weather driving the Fishing closer to the Reef
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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Craig Hassell

Craig Hassell
Key West, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

Here are a few photos from recent catches. The January catch has been hot on both the reef and in blue water.
Craig Hassell
Craig Hassell Key West, Florida Reported: 10 months ago
Here are a few photos from recent catches. The January catch has been hot on both the reef and in blue water.
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
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Ryan Carter

Ryan Carter
Key West, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

Winter time fish are in full swing and yellow jacks are on top of the list. November-March is the best time of year to target this remarkable specie. They are a very fast hard fishing fish that run in large schools around the reef and shallow structures inshore. Yellow jacks...
Ryan Carter
Ryan Carter Key West, Florida Reported: 10 months ago
Winter time fish are in full swing and yellow jacks are on top of the list. November-March is the best time of year to target this remarkable specie. They are a very fast hard fishing fish that run in large schools around the reef and shallow structures inshore. Yellow jacks are also great to eat making them a high value target. There has been a few Cobia being caught on the shallow wrecks this week along with snappers and barracudas. A live pinfish on a jig head is hard to beat to target those species.
Fishing in Key West, Florida
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Larry Wren
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

Winner is in full winter is in full swing with 70° temperatures during the day and fantastic sale fishing, the King mackerels are around to bend the rod, as well as some really nice tuners. The mutton snappers have moved into the deep water of course groupers are closed so...
Larry Wren
Larry Wren Islamorada, Florida Reported: 10 months ago
Winner is in full winter is in full swing with 70° temperatures during the day and fantastic sale fishing, the King mackerels are around to bend the rod, as well as some really nice tuners. The mutton snappers have moved into the deep water of course groupers are closed so we don't fish for them and basically it's just my favorite time of year. nothing is more fun than hooking up to a sale Fish and watching him job and having the boat back down on them for the real excitement on the right weather day, put the Kites up so you can see him eat debate while you're watching them. Best thing in the world.
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Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Antonio Estenoz

Antonio Estenoz
Key West, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Inshore reef
Antonio Estenoz
Antonio Estenoz Key West, Florida Reported: 11 months ago
Inshore reef
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Antonio Estenoz

Antonio Estenoz
Key West, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Sunset tarpon trip
Antonio Estenoz
Antonio Estenoz Key West, Florida Reported: 11 months ago
Sunset tarpon trip
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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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