About Your Guide

Mike Graef

Independent Guide
Intense
Comfortable
Talkative
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Quality
Our charter specializes in 4-12 hour deep sea fishing charters including bottom fishing for Grouper, Red Snapper, Amberjack and Trigger, Amberines, Almaco Jacks, Vermilion Snapper, Scamp and Red Grouper. Sight fishing for Cobia (seasonal), Trolling for BlackFin Tuna, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Bonita. All dead bait, tackle, ice and licenses are provided so just bring whatever you want to eat and drink.
Captain Mike has been fishing in the Gulf since 1989 when he got his start as the 1st Mate on the Silver Lining, after receiving his Captains license in 1992 he ran Crew boats in the oil fields of Louisiana during the off season. Captain Mike has been running the Huntress full time since 2004. We will make your trip one to remember & want your family to come back year after year! Mike was awarded Captain of the year in the 2011 & 2015 Destin Fishing Rodeo.

About Your Guide

Mike Graef

Independent Guide
Our charter specializes in 4-12 hour deep sea fishing charters including bottom fishing for Grouper, Red Snapper, Amberjack and Trigger, Amberines, Almaco Jacks, Vermilion Snapper, Scamp and Red Grouper. Sight fishing for Cobia (seasonal), Trolling for BlackFin Tuna, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Bonita. All dead bait, tackle, ice and licenses are provided so just bring whatever you want to eat and drink.
Captain Mike has been fishing in the Gulf since 1989 when he got his start as the 1st Mate on the Silver Lining, after receiving his Captains license in 1992 he ran Crew boats in the oil fields of Louisiana during the off season. Captain Mike has been running the Huntress full time since 2004. We will make your trip one to remember & want your family to come back year after year! Mike was awarded Captain of the year in the 2011 & 2015 Destin Fishing Rodeo.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
500lb Mako Shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fried Triggerfish
What’s your favorite band?
Boston
What’s your favorite movie?
Jaws

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
500lb Mako Shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fried Triggerfish
What’s your favorite band?
Boston
What’s your favorite movie?
Jaws
What’s your favorite sports team?
Green Bay Packers
What’s your drink of choice?
Makers Mark
What was your last halloween costume?
Hurricane victim
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Healthy grandbabies
How did you get started guiding?
Commercial fishing then offered a mate job on a charter boat.
What makes you different from other guides?
It's all about having fun and catching fish. We love families, there is nothing better than watching them grow up and then bring their own kids fishing with us.

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Potential Target Species

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Techniques

Cut Bait Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

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