Top Notch Adventures

Port Orange, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Port Orange, Florida

About Your Guide

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Aaron Highers

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
Quality
I’ve been fishing all of my life. I spent years learning the fisheries changes and how to adapt techniques to catch fish year round. I’ve enjoyed it so much but have found even more reward in helping others catch fish.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Aaron Highers

Aaron Highers

Independent Guide
I’ve been fishing all of my life. I spent years learning the fisheries changes and how to adapt techniques to catch fish year round. I’ve enjoyed it so much but have found even more reward in helping others catch fish.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
A 12ft shark has been the biggest thing we have caught. But I’d say the coolest was a 300lb+ Goliath grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fried snapper
Whats your favorite band?
I like most music. My favorite is always changing.
Whats your favorite movie?
Gladiator

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
A 12ft shark has been the biggest thing we have caught. But I’d say the coolest was a 300lb+ Goliath grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fried snapper
Whats your favorite band?
I like most music. My favorite is always changing.
Whats your favorite movie?
Gladiator
Whats your favorite sports team?
Miami dolphins
Whats your drink of choice?
Arnold palmer
What was your last halloween costume?
A beer
What do you want for Christmas this year?
A trip to Alaska to fish for salmon and halibut.
How did you get started guiding?
I got my start in guiding from my passion of being on the water.
What makes you different from other guides?
I’m easy going and fun. There’s no pressure on my boat. At the end of the day we need to have a good time.
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Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Port Orange

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Recent Reviews of Top Notch Adventures

5.0
based on 9 reviews

Ashlee

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Phenomenal experience for the kids first Deep Sea fishing trip. Aaron is extremely knowledgeable in his profession which resulted in us never waiting more than a few seconds on a fish to hit. Highly recommended!!

Ashlee

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Phenomenal experience for the kids first Deep Sea fishing trip. Aaron is extremely knowledgeable in his profession which resulted in us never waiting more than a few seconds on a fish to hit. Highly recommended!!
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Response from Aaron:
Thank you so much! Y’all are welcome back anytime. Great job out there today.

Response from Aaron:

Thank you so much! Y’all are welcome back anytime. Great job out there today.
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Randa

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We had a great trip

Randa

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We had a great trip
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Rachel

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Incredible. Worth every penny! We had a wonderful time. Can't thank Aaron enough for making this an experience we will never forget.

Rachel

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Incredible. Worth every penny! We had a wonderful time. Can't thank Aaron enough for making this an experience we will never forget.
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Response from Aaron:
It was a blast having you! Thanks for coming out!

Response from Aaron:

It was a blast having you! Thanks for coming out!
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Darrel

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Had great trip with Aaron . Put us on fish very knowledgeable about fisheries and different ways to put fish in boat.

Darrel

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Had great trip with Aaron . Put us on fish very knowledgeable about fisheries and different ways to put fish in boat.
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Response from Aaron:
I appreciate it buddy. It was a pleasure to fish with you. Tight lines my friend.

Response from Aaron:

I appreciate it buddy. It was a pleasure to fish with you. Tight lines my friend.
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Matt

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I have many ways I could explain this trip I was unable to go so I sent my 218-year-old sons with their buddies and they had the time of their life. They couldn’t say enough about Captain Aaron. He made them feel right at home even after two of them puked. Plenty of fish were caught and plenty of memories made specially for two seniors 100% be going back to captain Aaron. But next time...

Matt

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I have many ways I could explain this trip I was unable to go so I sent my 218-year-old sons with their buddies and they had the time of their life. They couldn’t say enough about Captain Aaron. He made them feel right at home even after two of them puked. Plenty of fish were caught and plenty of memories made specially for two seniors 100% be going back to captain Aaron. But next time I’m going see you soon.
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Response from Aaron:
Thanks for the great review! I look forward to fishing with you next time!

Response from Aaron:

Thanks for the great review! I look forward to fishing with you next time!
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Brenda

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We had an amazing time with Aaron! He had a great personality, which made it a very enjoyable experience! We did the 8am charter and had a beautiful day. Aaron made sure that we all caught fish and was very accommodating rigging up our lines. I would highly recommend booking with Aaron! Thanks Aaron! 😉

Brenda

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We had an amazing time with Aaron! He had a great personality, which made it a very enjoyable experience! We did the 8am charter and had a beautiful day. Aaron made sure that we all caught fish and was very accommodating rigging up our lines. I would highly recommend booking with Aaron! Thanks Aaron! 😉
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Response from Aaron:
Thanks for choosing us! I look forward to our next trip.

Response from Aaron:

Thanks for choosing us! I look forward to our next trip.
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Felicia

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Aaron was amazing! Very family friendly and it was my daughters first time even holding a fishing pole and she enjoyed every minute of it. We chose the inshore fishing and the other kids had a great a time also. My son caught a shark, it was cold when we went out (I didn’t check the weather before hand) but we were very comfortable on the boat and he was very accommodating with the weather....

Felicia

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Aaron was amazing! Very family friendly and it was my daughters first time even holding a fishing pole and she enjoyed every minute of it. We chose the inshore fishing and the other kids had a great a time also. My son caught a shark, it was cold when we went out (I didn’t check the weather before hand) but we were very comfortable on the boat and he was very accommodating with the weather. I highly, highly recommend Aaron for your fishing trip.
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Response from Aaron:
Thank you! I hope to fish with you guys again!

Response from Aaron:

Thank you! I hope to fish with you guys again!
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Paulette

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Aaron was great! He was very patient and pleasant. He knew excellent where to go to get some great catches. My boys absolutely loved their fishing day!

Paulette

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Aaron was great! He was very patient and pleasant. He knew excellent where to go to get some great catches. My boys absolutely loved their fishing day!
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Response from Aaron:
It was a pleasure to fish with you and your family.

Response from Aaron:

It was a pleasure to fish with you and your family.
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Ricardo

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I recommend that you choose Aaron as your captain. It was an awesome experience and definitely will be doing it again when we come to Daytona. Aaron made it a fun and safe adventure. Caught a lot of fish! Even good for first timmers!

Ricardo

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I recommend that you choose Aaron as your captain. It was an awesome experience and definitely will be doing it again when we come to Daytona. Aaron made it a fun and safe adventure. Caught a lot of fish! Even good for first timmers!
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Response from Aaron:
Thank you sir. You guys were a blast to fish with!

Response from Aaron:

Thank you sir. You guys were a blast to fish with!
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Potential Target Species

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Amberjack
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Barracuda
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Not Ideal
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Black Drum
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Black Grouper
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Blacktip Shark
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Bonnethead Shark
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Cobia
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Florida Pompano
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Flounder
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Gag Grouper
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Not Ideal
Kingfish
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Not Ideal
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Lane Snapper
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Mangrove Snapper
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Red Grouper
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Red Snapper
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Redfish
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Sheepshead
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Snook
Great
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Speckled Trout
Good
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Triggerfish
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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
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Inshore
Jetty

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