Recess Sportfishing

Jacksonville, Florida
Tarpon and Shark Action

About Your Guide

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Frank Cole

Independent Guide 27 years of exp.
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Captain Frank is the son of a tugboat captain and has been fishing ever since he could hold a rod. During his early childhood, he fished freshwater and transitioned to saltwater around the age of 10. He bought his first fishing boat right after graduating from Law school and became active and successful in Kingfishing Tournaments in the late ’80s and early ’90s. He spent the next 10 years fishing the waters of St. Augustine and Bahamas for Wahoo and Marlin for before he transitioned into inshore fishing for Redfish, Tarpon, Permit, and Bonefish in 1999. He loves taking people fishing and exposing people to the incredible fishery in northeast Florida. He teaches not only about fishing but also about the ecosystem, helping people see all the small things were a lot of beauty can be found.

Captain Frank has been running guided trips for almost 25 years. From offshore/deepsea trips to inshore/skinny water trips, Captain Frank has such an outstanding birth of experience. Now running a 24' Pursuit he runs trips in the middle there, exploring inshore rivers and...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Frank Cole

Frank Cole

Independent Guide 27 years of exp.
Captain Frank is the son of a tugboat captain and has been fishing ever since he could hold a rod. During his early childhood, he fished freshwater and transitioned to saltwater around the age of 10. He bought his first fishing boat right after graduating from Law school and became active and successful in Kingfishing Tournaments in the late ’80s and early ’90s. He spent the next 10 years fishing the waters of St. Augustine and Bahamas for Wahoo and Marlin for before he transitioned into inshore fishing for Redfish, Tarpon, Permit, and Bonefish in 1999. He loves taking people fishing and exposing people to the incredible fishery in northeast Florida. He teaches not only about fishing but also about the ecosystem, helping people see all the small things were a lot of beauty can be found.

Captain Frank has been running guided trips for almost 25 years. From offshore/deepsea trips to inshore/skinny water trips, Captain Frank has such an outstanding birth of experience. Now running a 24' Pursuit he runs trips in the middle there, exploring inshore rivers and
beachfront surf, as well as nearshore reef adventures as well.

Whether you desire to seek your thrills in the rivers and creeks of Northeast Florida or “outside the rocks” in the nearshore waters of the Atlantic, Captain Frank and his 24' Pathfinder has the equipment, the experience, the expertise, and the enthusiasm to make your fishing dreams come true.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
400 pound blue marlin.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Jambalaya or Paella.
Whats your favorite band?
Dire Straits, Steely Dan
Whats your favorite movie?
The Jerk

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
400 pound blue marlin.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Jambalaya or Paella.
Whats your favorite band?
Dire Straits, Steely Dan
Whats your favorite movie?
The Jerk
Whats your favorite sports team?
FSU Seminoles
Whats your drink of choice?
Chardonnay wine
What was your last halloween costume?
Tacky Fisherman
What do you want for Christmas this year?
New fillet knives
How did you get started guiding?
Friends wanted me to take their family and friends fishing
What makes you different from other guides?
I am always prepared to make a change to adapt to what's going on. I just try really hard. My priorities are to show my clients a good time, teach them about our fisheries and techniques and catch fish. I pay very close attention to my equipment and provide quality tackle.
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Recess Sportfishing Trips

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Slaying Sheepshead - 24’ Pathfinder

100% (3)
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Jacksonville Sight Casting

100% (3)
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty, River, Flats Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Jacksonville Creeks Trip

100% (3)
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $550
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Nearshore Kingfish Special

100% (3)
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, River Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Tarpon And Shark Action

100% (3)
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty, River Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Half Day Jetty Trip

100% (3)
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $475
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Jetty, River Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Half Day Bull Reds

100% (3)
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Killer Kingfishing Trip

100% (3)
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $600

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Recent Reviews of Recess Sportfishing

5.0
based on 3 reviews

Rod

Verified Review

Great trip. Frank is awesome. Boat was spacious and adequate. Asked for sheepshead, left with nine. Great job.

Rod

Verified Review

Great trip. Frank is awesome. Boat was spacious and adequate. Asked for sheepshead, left with nine. Great job.
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Mike

Verified Review

Great time and frank is a nice guy and good Captain. Will definitely be going again soon!!

Mike

Verified Review

Great time and frank is a nice guy and good Captain. Will definitely be going again soon!!
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Magan

Verified Review

We had a great time with captain frank. Due to the storms that rolled in weeks prior to our trip and a nor' easter, we had to make due with the areas we had available to fish. The booking process was very easy and we enjoyed our time on the water.

Magan

Verified Review

We had a great time with captain frank. Due to the storms that rolled in weeks prior to our trip and a nor' easter, we had to make due with the areas we had available to fish. The booking process was very easy and we enjoyed our time on the water.
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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
Black Drum
Good
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Great
Great
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Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Blacktip Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Bonnethead Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Bull Shark
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Cero Mackerel
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Cobia
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Flounder
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Jack Crevalle
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Kingfish
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Redfish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Sheepshead
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Spanish Mackerel
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Tarpon
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
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
Fly Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Flats
Inshore
Jetty
Nearshore
River

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Tarpon and Shark Action
August 25th, 2023
Jacksonville, Florida
Half Day Jetty Trip
April 11th, 2023
Jacksonville, Florida
Killer Kingfishing Trip
April 11th, 2023
Jacksonville, Florida
Half Day Bull Reds
April 9th, 2023
Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville Sight Casting
March 29th, 2023
Jacksonville, Florida
Slaying Sheepshead - 24’ Pathfinder
May 3rd, 2022
Jacksonville, Florida
Nearshore Kingfish Special
March 25th, 2022
Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville Creeks Trip
March 25th, 2022
Jacksonville, Florida
Slaying Sheepshead - 24’ Pathfinder
March 25th, 2022
Jacksonville, Florida
Slaying Sheepshead - 24’ Pathfinder
March 25th, 2022
Jacksonville, Florida
Slaying Sheepshead - 24’ Pathfinder
March 21st, 2023
Jacksonville, Florida
Slaying Sheepshead - 24’ Pathfinder
March 21st, 2023
Jacksonville, Florida
Slaying Sheepshead - 24’ Pathfinder
March 21st, 2023
Jacksonville, Florida
Slaying Sheepshead - 24’ Pathfinder
March 21st, 2023
Jacksonville, Florida
Slaying Sheepshead - 24’ Pathfinder
April 7th, 2023
Jacksonville, Florida
Slaying Sheepshead - 24’ Pathfinder
April 12th, 2023
Jacksonville, Florida
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