Charter Boat Hard Charger

Destin, Florida
6 Hour Trip

About Your Guide

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Tim Baxter

Outfitter
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Quality
Adventurous
Born in Maryland in 1972, Tim grew up fishing in the Chesapeake Bay for stripers ,flounder and blue crabs. He started fishing the Atlantic Ocean out of Ocean City,Maryland, during his teenage years for mahi-mahi, mako sharks, tuna and marlins. He moved to northwest Florida in 2007 and immediately started fishing the Gulf of Mexico out of Destin,Florida.

Honing his skills over the years in Destin,Florida,he has become an accomplished Captain and fisherman with a 100 ton Masters USCG license and multiple wins in local fishing tournaments to include the Summer Slam Red snapper in Destin in 2021.

With over 30 years on the water and his local knowledge of the Destin,Florida fishing grounds, he will put you on a charter boat fishing trip you won’t soon forget.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Tim Baxter

Tim Baxter

Outfitter
Born in Maryland in 1972, Tim grew up fishing in the Chesapeake Bay for stripers ,flounder and blue crabs. He started fishing the Atlantic Ocean out of Ocean City,Maryland, during his teenage years for mahi-mahi, mako sharks, tuna and marlins. He moved to northwest Florida in 2007 and immediately started fishing the Gulf of Mexico out of Destin,Florida.

Honing his skills over the years in Destin,Florida,he has become an accomplished Captain and fisherman with a 100 ton Masters USCG license and multiple wins in local fishing tournaments to include the Summer Slam Red snapper in Destin in 2021.

With over 30 years on the water and his local knowledge of the Destin,Florida fishing grounds, he will put you on a charter boat fishing trip you won’t soon forget.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
1,000 lb Tiger Shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Crawfish
What’s your favorite band?
Allman Brothers
What’s your favorite movie?
Stand By Me

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
1,000 lb Tiger Shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Crawfish
What’s your favorite band?
Allman Brothers
What’s your favorite movie?
Stand By Me
What’s your favorite sports team?
Boston Red Sox
What’s your drink of choice?
Busch Light Beer
What was your last halloween costume?
Macho Man Randy Savage
What do you want for Christmas this year?
For you to come fishing with us!
How did you get started guiding?
I like fishing and taking people fishing.
What makes you different from other guides?
I take pride in what I'm doing. Go check out our reviews!
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Recent Reviews of Charter Boat Hard Charger

5.0
based on 1 review

Derrick

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This was an awesome experience for me and my family. Hats off to Captain Robert, Tj and Steve. What an excellent crew!! We will definitely book with them again.

Derrick

Verified Review

This was an awesome experience for me and my family. Hats off to Captain Robert, Tj and Steve. What an excellent crew!! We will definitely book with them again.
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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
Amberjack
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Blackfin Tuna
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Bull Shark
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Gag Grouper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Mahi Mahi
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Red Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Scamp Grouper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Spanish Mackerel
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Triggerfish
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Vermillion Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Wahoo
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
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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

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Nearshore

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