Captain Brandon is a Gulf Coast native who grew up in the small fishing town of Mexico Beach, where charter fishing is a way of life. After spending over a decade working as a deckhand, he stepped up to run his own trips in 2019, bringing years of hands-on experience and time on the water to every charter.
He takes a versatile, well-rounded approach to fishing, offering everything from inshore flats trips to offshore bottom fishing, deep dropping, and pelagic trolling. That flexibility allows him to adapt to conditions and tailor each trip to what’s biting and what his clients want to target.
With two very different boats in the lineup, Brandon and his team can match the experience to your style. The 58’ Viking sportfish is built for comfort and long-range offshore trips, featuring a full salon, kitchen, multiple staterooms, and all the amenities you’d expect for a full day or extended run offshore. On the other end, the 31’ Contender is a fast, versatile fishing platform that can chase redfish inshore one day and run offshore the next....
About Your Guide
Ray Echols
Independent Guide
Captain Brandon is a Gulf Coast native who grew up in the small fishing town of Mexico Beach, where charter fishing is a way of life. After spending over a decade working as a deckhand, he stepped up to run his own trips in 2019, bringing years of hands-on experience and time on the water to every charter.
He takes a versatile, well-rounded approach to fishing, offering everything from inshore flats trips to offshore bottom fishing, deep dropping, and pelagic trolling. That flexibility allows him to adapt to conditions and tailor each trip to what’s biting and what his clients want to target.
With two very different boats in the lineup, Brandon and his team can match the experience to your style. The 58’ Viking sportfish is built for comfort and long-range offshore trips, featuring a full salon, kitchen, multiple staterooms, and all the amenities you’d expect for a full day or extended run offshore. On the other end, the 31’ Contender is a fast, versatile fishing platform that can chase redfish inshore one day and run offshore the next.
Brandon runs a professional, capable operation with a focus on keeping trips productive, comfortable, and enjoyable. Whether you’re looking for a serious offshore run or a more flexible day on the water, he and his crew are set up to make it happen.
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