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Russ Mckinley

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Born and raised in South Florida. I've been fishing for over 30 years in these waters, and working on charter boats since 1993. I've owned my own charter boat business for over 20 years. I have local
knowledge and can put you on the fish.

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Russ Mckinley

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

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Reef Fishing

NEW Key West, FL 1 - 6 People 4 - 8 Hours From $950

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Reef Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing in Key West

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	8 Hours	6 Hours	4 Hours
1 Person	$950.00	$1,285.00	$1,600.00
2 People	$950.00	$1,285.00	$1,600.00
3 People	$950.00	$1,285.00	$1,600.00
4 People	$950.00	$1,285.00	$1,600.00
5 People	$950.00	$1,285.00	$1,600.00
6 People	$950.00	$1,285.00	$1,600.00

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Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

If you’re looking for some of the best charter fishing that money can buy out of Key West, Florida, you can’t go wrong here. With over 3 decades of local fishing experience under his belt, Captain Russ is your man if you want to get the best out of these deep blue waters.

Our boat is a 50’ Hatteras saltwater fishing boat that can take up to 6 anglers deep sea fishing at the same time. Powered by twin 550 HP Detroit Diesel‎ engines, this fishing machine is unstoppable on the water.

The vessel comes rigged with state-of-the-art navigational electronics and safety equipment, outriggers, a fighting chair, a live bait tank, and ice-boxes. It’s also very comfortable and features 2 private restrooms, a kitchen, a flybridge, beds, and AC.

This beauty can take you for some amazing deep sea and reef fishing up to 25 miles offshore on full day trips. These trips will also provide higher chances of catching Marlin! If you book a half day trip, you’ll be fishing in a 2–12 mile range. Depending on the package and the bite, your target list will include Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish, Marlin, Snapper, Grouper, and many other attractive species.

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Hatteras
Year Built: 1981
Boat Length: 50'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Hatteras
Year Built: 1981
Boat Length: 50'
Engine Manufacturer: Detroit
Total Horsepower: 1100
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: The vessel comes rigged with state-of-the-art navigational electronics and safety equipment, outriggers, a fighting chair, a live bait tank, and ice-boxes. It’s also very comfortable and features 2 private restrooms, a kitchen, a flybridge, beds, and AC.

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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
Barracuda	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Black Grouper	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great
Cero Mackerel	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Horse-eye Jack	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good
Jack Crevalle	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good
Kingfish	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great
Mangrove Snapper	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Mutton Snapper	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great
Red Grouper	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great
Spanish Mackerel	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Yellowtail Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good