Half Or 3/4 Day Trolling Trip - 41' Custom

You also get a great time fishing in Ft. Lauderdale with Hooked Up. We’re not one of those stuffy Ft. Lauderdale fishing charters where the mate and captain are stuck on themselves and barely talk to you. We want you to party, relax, or whatever you like to do. Our job is to make your time on Hooked Up the most enjoyable you can have in Ft Lauderdale fishing. You don’t have to be a seasoned angler either. We will show you and your guests/family how to work the sport fishing equipment. So there is no intimidation factor. We love helping people get into the sport of fishing! Let me also tell you I will assist you with locating hotels, restaurants, bars or whatever you’re interested in. I know the South Florida area, since I’ve lived here all my life. I can make sure you don’t go to the overpriced tourist traps. I will be your Fort Lauderdale connection! Located at the Hilton Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Boca Raton is only a 30 minute drive and so is Miami. Our fishing charter is accessible and definitely worth the drive to Fort Lauderdale.

2. Types of Fishing in Ft. Lauderdale Fishing the waters of Ft. Lauderdale and South Florida offers an abundance of fish to catch! Depending on the type of charter, you can catch Shark, Swordfish, Marlin, Dolphin, Amberjack, King Fish, Sail Fish and much more! Learn more about the types of fishing charters in Ft. Lauderdale aboard the Hooked Up.

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If you would like to depart in the morning we can depart at 7 or 8 AM. If you want to sleep in, we can also depart in the afternoon, from, 12 noon, or 1 PM.

Daytime Sword Fishing is the newest thing in deepsea sportfishing! Fort Lauderdale SportFishing trips are 8 hours or longer and sea conditions must be calm. Call me for details.

For our nighttime Swordfish trips, we like to depart 2 to 4 hours before sunset. This way you can fish on the way out, catch a few Dolphin or maybe a Marlin! Sword Fishing trips are generally 9-11 hours in length.

3. All Trips Offer Our Full Service Package* Including: Captain & Mate All Fishing Licenses All Rods, Reels & Tackle Cooler Ready with Ice for Your Beers & Sodas A Lot of Laughs & a Great Time! You Should Bring:

Anything You Would Like to Eat or Drink Sunscreen Sunglasses And…A Little Luck!

4. Hi, My name is Taco. I’ve been fishing the waters in South Florida since the mid 70’s in the canals and intercoastal waterways, for snook, tarpon, jacks and whatever I could get to bite my hook. When I got older, I bought myself a 25’ Open Fisherman and started fishing the waters off the Ft. Lauderdale coast. As time went on, I started asking some of the local fishermen questions about South Florida fishing techniques and different strategies for catching fish and was soon catching more and more. Before I knew it I had people asking me questions about sport fishing. In fact, I started taking more people fishing on my charter boat, at my expense. Then one day, my wife suggested I try to get a job on one of the South Florida Sport Fishing Charter Boats. Well, I got lucky and Captain Lindsey Forde gave me a break. At the time I thought he was a real demanding hardass. But, looking back on it now, he got me going in the right direction. Captain Forde is now a well-respected Captain in the South Florida community. After a couple of years with Captain Forde, I started getting more job offers. So off I went to fish the Bahamas Blue Marlin tournaments with Captain Paul Roadhouse. After a few fishing tournaments we hit the jackpot and won one of the Bahamas Bill Fish Tournaments, and I was hooked! So, I started traveling to St. Thomas, Turk and Cacaos, Mexico, Venezuela and all through the Bahamas. It was great and I was catching more and bigger fish than I ever imagined I would. But it was taking its toll on my marriage. I came back to the Ft. Lauderdale fishing charter docks and landed a great job on the Happy Day Today. This job kept me fishing about 400 to 450 half-day trips a year. Another advantage of this job was Captains Rick Brady and Tommy Zack. Captains Brady and Zack both did things differently and expected everyday be fished as though we were fishing a tournament. I learned a lot about bait presentation and keeping things organized and staying calm with multiple fish on line. They both fine-tuned me as both a mate and a captain. After 7 + years on the Happy Day Today, I knew the time had come for me to start my own fishing charter business in South Florida, and I am loving every minute of it. I have combined the experience of over 6 different captains I have the utmost respect for, and my knowledge and crazy personality to make my charter boat a huge success. So, you are invited to come aboard the Hooked Up, but be prepared for a lot of laughs and some great Ft. Lauderdale sport fishing! – Captain Taco

5. Captain Taco has been mastering the waters of South Florida since the mid 70’s. He fished for Jacks, Tarpon, and whatever else patrolled the canals and Intracoastal waterways. Taco’s first boat was a 25’ Open Fisherman, aboard which he explored the Ft. Lauderdale coast. Taco gained as much information as possible from local anglers, perfected his cast, and tried various techniques and fishing methods. Before he knew, people began asking him about fishing! Taco’s repertoire is not limited to the waters of South Florida. He has fished all over Mexico, Venezuela, St. Thomas, and Turk, as well as the Bahamas. He has successfully taken part in various fishing competitions, including the Bahamas Blue Marlin tournament. Now, Captain Taco has his own charter business and he is loving every minute of it.

Captain Taco has lived in South Florida his whole life and is more than happy to assist you with locating restaurants, bars, or whatever you’re interested in. He can make sure you don’t go to the overpriced tourist traps, he will be your Fort Lauderdale connection!