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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Potential Target Species

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Almaco Jack
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Red Grouper
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Red Snapper
Good
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Great
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Good
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Great
Good
Good
Redfish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
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Great
Good
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Not Ideal
Speckled Trout
Good
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Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
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Great
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Triggerfish
Good
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Great
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Vermillion Snapper
Good
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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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