About Your Trip

Deep Sea

This trip will be heading out on the 36ft contender in search for Pelagic species in the Atlantic Ocean. Mainly, Black fin tuna and mahi-mahi will be the target species, but we also have a good shot at getting a hold of a Wahoo, Sailfish and Blue Marlin on this trip. Ideally will be running and gunning from sets of birds and different debris that holds fish out there and at times trolling to find ... Read More

About Your Guide

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Expert Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Capt. TJ was born in south Florida and grew up fishing all of the surrounding waters.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

600lb. Blue marlin. 381lb sword fish

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Grilled swordfish

Whats your drink of choice?

Rum

How did you get started guiding?

Being that I was born and raised here in South Florida in the keys. Fishing is always been a part of my life and I knew that it was something that I wanted to do at an early age.

Start Location

80460 Overseas Hwy Islamorada, FL 33036 | Bodies of water fished: Atlantic Ocean, Straits of Florida

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Contender
Year Built: 2001
Boat Length: 36
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 900
Number of Engines: 3

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Species

Blackfin Tuna, Blue Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Heavy Tackle Fishing, Kite Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing, Trolling

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: On the boat, we have coolers full of ice. Plenty of bottled water we recommend our guest bring whatever they need to be comfortable on their trip sunscreen, hats towels, any kind of food or drinks they would prefer to have with them.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	6 Hours
6 People	$1,980.00	$1,540.00
5 People	$1,980.00	$1,540.00
4 People	$1,980.00	$1,540.00
3 People	$1,980.00	$1,540.00
2 People	$1,980.00	$1,540.00
1 Person	$1,980.00	$1,540.00

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!