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2nd Chance Charter Co

Destin, Florida
4hr bay fishing

About Your Guide

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Thomas Sargent

Independent Guide
Talkative
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Laid-back
Instructional
Having grown up in a military family and transferring to the Panhandle, some of my best times spent growing up was wade fishing the area bays with my Dad. Later, as a teen, I started work on my first charter boat here in the Gulf and continued working in the gulf fishery commercially and recreational for hire for 25 years now! As a father of five kids, we spend even the off time on the water enjoying our bay and gulf waters! I feel my passion for fishing along with having a large family make me the most suitable capt for getting your family out for a great time on the water! Let's make them memories!

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Thomas Sargent

Thomas Sargent

Independent Guide
Having grown up in a military family and transferring to the Panhandle, some of my best times spent growing up was wade fishing the area bays with my Dad. Later, as a teen, I started work on my first charter boat here in the Gulf and continued working in the gulf fishery commercially and recreational for hire for 25 years now! As a father of five kids, we spend even the off time on the water enjoying our bay and gulf waters! I feel my passion for fishing along with having a large family make me the most suitable capt for getting your family out for a great time on the water! Let's make them memories!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Blue marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Seafood gumbo
What’s your favorite band?
No favorite band
What’s your favorite sports team?
Cleveland browns
What’s your drink of choice?
Black coffee
What was your last halloween costume?
Jason from Halloween
What do you want for Christmas this year?
My kids to have the best
How did you get started guiding?
Family friend

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Blue marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Seafood gumbo
What’s your favorite band?
No favorite band
What’s your favorite sports team?
Cleveland browns
What’s your drink of choice?
Black coffee
What was your last halloween costume?
Jason from Halloween
What do you want for Christmas this year?
My kids to have the best
How did you get started guiding?
Family friend
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2nd Chance Charter Co Trips

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Fishing in Niceville
Fishing in Niceville
Fishing in Niceville
trip description for Inshore and near shore fishing in Niceville

Fishing the beautiful state waters of Florida we will always be within site of the perfect white sand beaches. We will be primarily bottom fishing for popular resident or reef fish such as white, black, red, lane and Mingo snappers along with inshore amberjacks like the rudderfish and Almaco. Triggerfish are also always plentiful so getting something on the line is what we do! As a father to five, we enjoy nothing more than kids and family trips! Let's make some great memories and new friends!! Read More

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Niceville

Inshore And Near Shore Fishing

NEW
23 ft 1 - 5 People From $1,020
Fishing in Niceville
Fishing in Niceville
Fishing in Niceville
trip description for 4hr bay fishing in Niceville

Fish anything inshore, from the sporty Trout & Redfish to mangrove snapper, flounder, & black drum, or head towards the Gulf's coast and fish for various types of surffish depending on the season. Bottom fishing is also available for different snapper species depending on the seasons. Inshore or near shore, we would love to get you out there! * Capt. Jake takes every effort to make your trip a success, bringing you to his best spots, using quality bait & tackle. As with all fishing, we offer no guarantees Read More

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Niceville

4hr Bay Fishing

NEW
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $595

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Almaco Jack
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Red Grouper
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Red Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Redfish
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Triggerfish
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Vermillion Snapper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Types of Fishing

Flats
Inshore
Nearshore

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4hr bay fishing
July 19th, 2024
Niceville, Florida
Inshore and near shore fishing
July 8th, 2024
Niceville, Florida
Inshore and near shore fishing
July 4th, 2024
Niceville, Florida
Inshore and near shore fishing
July 4th, 2024
Niceville, Florida
Inshore and near shore fishing
July 4th, 2024
Niceville, Florida
Inshore and near shore fishing
July 4th, 2024
Niceville, Florida
Inshore and near shore fishing
July 4th, 2024
Niceville, Florida
Inshore and near shore fishing
July 4th, 2024
Niceville, Florida
Inshore and near shore fishing
July 4th, 2024
Niceville, Florida
Inshore and near shore fishing
July 4th, 2024
Niceville, Florida
Inshore and near shore fishing
July 4th, 2024
Niceville, Florida
Inshore and near shore fishing
July 8th, 2024
Niceville, Florida
Inshore and near shore fishing
July 8th, 2024
Niceville, Florida
Inshore and near shore fishing
July 8th, 2024
Niceville, Florida
Inshore and near shore fishing
July 8th, 2024
Niceville, Florida
Inshore and near shore fishing
July 8th, 2024
Niceville, Florida
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