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Shawn Safris

Independent Guide 38 years of exp.
Captain Shawn is often found guiding his friends and clients through the beautiful waters of South Florida. Captain Shawn is known for his obsession for catching fish, ocean conservation and most notably his sense of humor.

Each trip with his charter in Pompano, Florida is a unique experience in a friendly atmosphere, that will leave you with lifelong memories. You will be fishing aboard a spacious 31 ft Rampage powered by twin Yanmar diesel inboard motors for speed. It can comfortably take up to 6 anglers and is rigged with a fully air-conditioned cabin, stand-up bathroom, outriggers and top-notch navigational electronics, such as a GPS, a fish finder, surround sound speakers and a VHF radio.

Each trip with his charters can be customized to suit your needs and wishes. You can fish inshore, nearshore, the wrecks, reefs, offshore, or see what is biting off South Florida’s pristine waters.

Captain Shawn is amazing at a wide range of fishing techniques, such as light and heavy tackle, drift fishing, jigging, popping, kite fishing, spinning, trolling, and bottom fishing.

On a day out...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Shawn Safris

Shawn Safris

Independent Guide 38 years of exp.
Captain Shawn is often found guiding his friends and clients through the beautiful waters of South Florida. Captain Shawn is known for his obsession for catching fish, ocean conservation and most notably his sense of humor.

Each trip with his charter in Pompano, Florida is a unique experience in a friendly atmosphere, that will leave you with lifelong memories. You will be fishing aboard a spacious 31 ft Rampage powered by twin Yanmar diesel inboard motors for speed. It can comfortably take up to 6 anglers and is rigged with a fully air-conditioned cabin, stand-up bathroom, outriggers and top-notch navigational electronics, such as a GPS, a fish finder, surround sound speakers and a VHF radio.

Each trip with his charters can be customized to suit your needs and wishes. You can fish inshore, nearshore, the wrecks, reefs, offshore, or see what is biting off South Florida’s pristine waters.

Captain Shawn is amazing at a wide range of fishing techniques, such as light and heavy tackle, drift fishing, jigging, popping, kite fishing, spinning, trolling, and bottom fishing.

On a day out
with his charter, you will get an opportunity to learn about the local species and where to find them. Captain Shawn is great with kids, as well as with anglers of all ages and experience.

Whether it’s your first time on the water or you are an occasional fisherman or even a pro – each trip you choose will be an eventful and memorable experience.
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All Day Pompano Slam

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31 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100
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Recent Reviews of Gradyful Charters

5.0
based on 2 reviews

David

Verified Review

The trip was phenomenal!!!! We started catching fish with in 10 minutes of getting in open water. We hooked a sailfish that was over 3 1/2 feet long also Award winning tuna over 25 pounds. This was a great trip. Captain and mates were great wanted to know what we wanted out of trip and shared experiences , and they delivered. Thanks again we are setting another tour for sure thank you again.

David

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The trip was phenomenal!!!! We started catching fish with in 10 minutes of getting in open water. We hooked a sailfish that was over 3 1/2 feet long also Award winning tuna over 25 pounds. This was a great trip. Captain and mates were great wanted to know what we wanted out of trip and shared experiences , and they delivered. Thanks again we are setting another tour for sure thank you again.
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Josh

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For first timers it was a great experience! Captain Shawn and Blake took good care of us and made sure we were able to get in some fish! I would definitely do it again!

Josh

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For first timers it was a great experience! Captain Shawn and Blake took good care of us and made sure we were able to get in some fish! I would definitely do it again!
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
  • 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)

Recent Fishing Reports

Late November 2023
Cooler weather has really heated up the fishing here in south Florida.. lots of quality Dolphin around. With the wind and the colder weather has really started the sailfish season off with a bang!!!! Multiple sails being caught daily.. plenty of blackfin and skip jack tunas around. Some are in the 8-15 lb range but there is also lots of smaller tunas and little bullet bonitas which have made the wahoo fishing insane!!! Plenty of 40 plus lb wahoos caught past few weeks. There has also been some yellow fin tunas in the area a few over 100 lbs have been caught right outside the hillsborough inlet. So book that trip!!!! Cant catch fish sitting on the sofa
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Late November 2023
Cooler weather has really heated up the fishing here in south Florida.. lots of quality Dolphin around. With the wind and the colder weather has really started the sailfish season off with a bang!!!! Multiple sails being caught daily.. plenty of blackfin and skip jack tunas around. Some are in the 8-15 lb range but there is also lots of smaller tunas and little bullet bonitas which have made the wahoo fishing insane!!! Plenty of 40 plus lb wahoos caught past few weeks. There has also been some yellow fin tunas in the area a few over 100 lbs have been caught right outside the hillsborough inlet. So book that trip!!!! Cant catch fish sitting on the sofa
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Early October 2023
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