Salty Fresh Fishing Charters

Key Largo Reefs and Wrecks!

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Charles Ocasio

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With over 30 years of experience, Captain Charles and his crew offer some of South Florida’s most versatile and exciting fishing charters. From Largemouth and Peacock Bass in freshwater canals to inshore and offshore saltwater trips, they’ve got Miami, South Beach, Fort Lauderdale, the Keys, and everywhere in between covered.

What began with one boat has grown into a four-vessel fleet, running year-round adventures tailored to anglers of all levels. Whether you're after big offshore action, backcountry Snook and Tarpon, or a specialized Peacock Bass trip, Captain Charles and his team know where to go and how to get you hooked up.

Expert crews, fully equipped boats, and a deep passion for the sport—Captain Charles is all about making your South Florida fishing trip one to remember.

About Your Guide

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Charles Ocasio

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide
With over 30 years of experience, Captain Charles and his crew offer some of South Florida’s most versatile and exciting fishing charters. From Largemouth and Peacock Bass in freshwater canals to inshore and offshore saltwater trips, they’ve got Miami, South Beach, Fort Lauderdale, the Keys, and everywhere in between covered.

What began with one boat has grown into a four-vessel fleet, running year-round adventures tailored to anglers of all levels. Whether you're after big offshore action, backcountry Snook and Tarpon, or a specialized Peacock Bass trip, Captain Charles and his team know where to go and how to get you hooked up.

Expert crews, fully equipped boats, and a deep passion for the sport—Captain Charles is all about making your South Florida fishing trip one to remember.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Bull Shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Mahi Mahi or Hog Fish
What makes you different from other guides?
Laid back and custom trips to fit your needs

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Bull Shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Mahi Mahi or Hog Fish
What makes you different from other guides?
Laid back and custom trips to fit your needs
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Salty Fresh Fishing Charters Trips

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Key Biscayne

Reefs And Wrecks Miami

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27 ft 1 - 12 People From $800
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Miami

Freshwater Peacock Bass & More

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27 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Cast & Blast in Miami

Peacock Bass + Iguana Cast & Blast

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18 ft 1 - 8 People From $650
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Key Largo

Key Largo Reefs And Wrecks!

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27 ft 1 - 6 People From $850
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Key Largo

Key Largo Peacock Bass

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27 ft 1 - 8 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Cast & Blast in Miami

Iguana Hunt

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18 ft 1 - 8 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Key Largo

Shark Fishing

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27 ft 1 - 10 People From $750
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Key Biscayne

Offshore Fishing Trip (Deep Sea)

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27 ft 1 - 12 People From $850
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Key Biscayne

Night Time Tarpon And Snook Trip

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27 ft 1 - 12 People From $750

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Recent Reviews of Salty Fresh Fishing Charters

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Chris

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Awesome dude. He put me on the peacocks and the lizards.

Chris

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Awesome dude. He put me on the peacocks and the lizards.
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Justin

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It was my first time Igauna hunting had so much fun I would recommend Charles to anyone

Justin

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It was my first time Igauna hunting had so much fun I would recommend Charles to anyone
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Caleb

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Captain Charles is great! He knows the area and the target species. Tons of fun! Highly recommended.

Caleb

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Captain Charles is great! He knows the area and the target species. Tons of fun! Highly recommended.
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Max

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Captain Charles was the best! Even though the fish weren’t biting we had the best time. The iguana hunting was a blast. Can’t wait for our next trip Miami to go back out with Captain Charles

Max

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Captain Charles was the best! Even though the fish weren’t biting we had the best time. The iguana hunting was a blast. Can’t wait for our next trip Miami to go back out with Captain Charles
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Josh

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This dude is the whole package. Punctual, prepared, and exceptional at his craft. He knows where to fish and hunt he knows every species. He had all the right equipment and it was the best fishing experience I've ever been on!!
He was very attentive to my kid as well being sure that he had every opportunity. We caught some great fish and shot all the iguana we wanted!

Josh

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This dude is the whole package. Punctual, prepared, and exceptional at his craft. He knows where to fish and hunt he knows every species. He had all the right equipment and it was the best fishing experience I've ever been on!!
He was very attentive to my kid as well being sure that he had every opportunity. We caught some great fish and shot all the iguana we wanted!
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Bill

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Captain Charles Put me on a variety of reef fish but the big ones got away. It was an enjoyable. Trip and I would go with him again.

Bill

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Captain Charles Put me on a variety of reef fish but the big ones got away. It was an enjoyable. Trip and I would go with him again.
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Jd

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Had a great time, shot as many iguanas as I wanted. Would recommend!

Jd

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Had a great time, shot as many iguanas as I wanted. Would recommend!
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Perry

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Captain Charles showed us a great time, he is really into the techniques of fishing and hunting iguana. He was a great guide and we made some really fun memories.

Perry

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Captain Charles showed us a great time, he is really into the techniques of fishing and hunting iguana. He was a great guide and we made some really fun memories.
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Joshua

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For my son’s 15th birthday, he and I charted a trip with Captain Charles. He did a great job of putting us on our target species and helping us to success.

Joshua

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For my son’s 15th birthday, he and I charted a trip with Captain Charles. He did a great job of putting us on our target species and helping us to success.
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Amber

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Had a great trip with Charles. We really enjoyed ourselves. Would recommend.

Amber

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Had a great trip with Charles. We really enjoyed ourselves. Would recommend.
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Robert

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Great time! Even with the couple of hiccups we truly enjoyed the trip and for sure would book captain Charles again!

Robert

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Great time! Even with the couple of hiccups we truly enjoyed the trip and for sure would book captain Charles again!
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Jarrod

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Charles aas amazing and got us on the fish even with some tough weather! Will be back and was a great bday celebration for daughter

Jarrod

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Charles aas amazing and got us on the fish even with some tough weather! Will be back and was a great bday celebration for daughter
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Brandon

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We had an absolute blast on our peacock bass and iguana hunt! Random cold front had the peacock bass hiding but Charles still made sure to still find us a few. Just when we thought it couldn’t get more fun, we switched gears and went full “Florida safari” mode chasing iguanas. This was the highlight of our trip. Charles was awesome super knowledgeable, laid-back, and kept the vibes fun the whole time. Plenty of laughs,...

Brandon

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We had an absolute blast on our peacock bass and iguana hunt! Random cold front had the peacock bass hiding but Charles still made sure to still find us a few. Just when we thought it couldn’t get more fun, we switched gears and went full “Florida safari” mode chasing iguanas. This was the highlight of our trip. Charles was awesome super knowledgeable, laid-back, and kept the vibes fun the whole time. Plenty of laughs, great shots, and even better stories to take home. 10/10 would do it again! Thanks sir!
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Russell

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Charles was amazing. Knowledgeable and very professional.

Russell

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Charles was amazing. Knowledgeable and very professional.
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Douglas

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I cannot say enough about Charles as far as being professional. We had a great time and he is very knowledgeable. I will definitely be booking again.

Douglas

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I cannot say enough about Charles as far as being professional. We had a great time and he is very knowledgeable. I will definitely be booking again.
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Shane

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Guide couldn’t be better. We had a great time. Definitely coming back

Shane

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Guide couldn’t be better. We had a great time. Definitely coming back
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Joe

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We had an awesome time catching Peacock bass and dragon slaying. 100% recommend

Joe

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We had an awesome time catching Peacock bass and dragon slaying. 100% recommend
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Jeffrey

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We all had a great time. Our captain was great too. Will do again with Diego!

Jeffrey

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We all had a great time. Our captain was great too. Will do again with Diego!
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Donald

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Brian was our guide in Key Largo. He was excellent!! 2 shy of our limit!! Great resonality.

Donald

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Brian was our guide in Key Largo. He was excellent!! 2 shy of our limit!! Great resonality.
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Wesley

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We had a great time! Our guide, Charles, was very personable and knowledgeable of the fishing area. Definitely recommend!

Wesley

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We had a great time! Our guide, Charles, was very personable and knowledgeable of the fishing area. Definitely recommend!
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Brint

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Our trip was good our guide did a good job of getting us on the fish and was very knowledgeable about the area. We also had a blast with the iguana hunt.

Brint

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Our trip was good our guide did a good job of getting us on the fish and was very knowledgeable about the area. We also had a blast with the iguana hunt.
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Blue

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The fishing was slow but still had a great time shooting iguanas.

Blue

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The fishing was slow but still had a great time shooting iguanas.
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Natalie

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Charles is a wonderful captain. He is very kind and knowledgeable. My 15 year old son had his heart set on catching mahi-mahi. We are from the Chicagoland area and we have never been deep sea fishing. Charles gave clear instructions and shared his knowledge. My son caught a few mahi-mahi, several triple tails and an Almaco Jack. We highly recommend Captain Charles!

Natalie

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Charles is a wonderful captain. He is very kind and knowledgeable. My 15 year old son had his heart set on catching mahi-mahi. We are from the Chicagoland area and we have never been deep sea fishing. Charles gave clear instructions and shared his knowledge. My son caught a few mahi-mahi, several triple tails and an Almaco Jack. We highly recommend Captain Charles!
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Matthew

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Great guide eager to please

Matthew

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Great guide eager to please
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Rhett

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Charles did great dealing with three little kids. They all had a super fun time and are already trying to make plans for next year.

Rhett

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Charles did great dealing with three little kids. They all had a super fun time and are already trying to make plans for next year.
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Marty

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Great trip!

Marty

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Great trip!
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Joe

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Captain Charles was awesome getting us on the iguanas and putting us on the fish.

Joe

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Captain Charles was awesome getting us on the iguanas and putting us on the fish.
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Ezra

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Captain Charles was great he put me and my wife on some Lrg Mouth and Peacocks. The trip was rounded out with blasting iguanas 🤯so much fun. Charles a a easy guy to talk to and if you go on many trips you know that not always the case.

Ezra

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Captain Charles was great he put me and my wife on some Lrg Mouth and Peacocks. The trip was rounded out with blasting iguanas 🤯so much fun. Charles a a easy guy to talk to and if you go on many trips you know that not always the case.
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Hayden

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Great trip and captain!

Hayden

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Great trip and captain!
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Van

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Great trip caught lots of fish and kids had fun blasting iguanas

Van

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Great trip caught lots of fish and kids had fun blasting iguanas
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Hunter

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Charles was great.

Hunter

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Charles was great.
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Matthew

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Charles was a personable guy who fishes hard. We had a blast!

Matthew

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Charles was a personable guy who fishes hard. We had a blast!
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Stefano

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Amazing day out in the water with Capt Charles ! He worked hard to give us a superb experience of the Miami peacock bass scene.
Look forward to do it again with Charles , so much fan and some incredible fish !!!

Stefano

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Amazing day out in the water with Capt Charles ! He worked hard to give us a superb experience of the Miami peacock bass scene.
Look forward to do it again with Charles , so much fan and some incredible fish !!!
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Matthew

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Great trip, everything went great!

Matthew

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Great trip, everything went great!
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Matthew

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Captain Charles is a great guide! Knew the area very well and did a great job helping us get fish!

Matthew

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Captain Charles is a great guide! Knew the area very well and did a great job helping us get fish!
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Greg

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Charles got us on big fish and really taught us a lot. Outstanding guiding skills. Will definitely use again. Greg

Greg

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Charles got us on big fish and really taught us a lot. Outstanding guiding skills. Will definitely use again. Greg
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Jorge

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Lunker Peacock city. Great guide, great experience, and great company. I'll be a regular with Captain Charles.

Jorge

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Lunker Peacock city. Great guide, great experience, and great company. I'll be a regular with Captain Charles.
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Scott

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Captain Charles is the MAN. Can't ask for much more when it comes to a fishing charter. Took us to all the hot spots he knows about. Kept fresh bait on our lines from start to finish. Good music playing. And most importantly just a good wholesome dude who's easy to get along with and happy to help us! Would recommend to anyone trying to catch some fish while in the area!

Scott

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Captain Charles is the MAN. Can't ask for much more when it comes to a fishing charter. Took us to all the hot spots he knows about. Kept fresh bait on our lines from start to finish. Good music playing. And most importantly just a good wholesome dude who's easy to get along with and happy to help us! Would recommend to anyone trying to catch some fish while in the area!
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