Sight Casting Charters In Jacksonville

Head offshore from Jacksonville with Captain Frank to hunt the nearshore waters for some great fighting and good eating Atlantic King Mackerel on light tackle. For these trips, 3 anglers is ideal, but it is possible to fish 4 at a time if that is necessary. Captain Frank's 24 foot Pathfinder is outfitted with a custom T-top and plenty of safe, comfortable seating, this boat provides a smooth nearshore fishing experience when conditions are nice. This trip is heavily dependent on the weather though. If the seas are too big on the day of your trip, Captain Frank will happily take you to explore the inshore waters for Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and other inshore species for a lower rate or offer to reschedule your adventure to a later date. All rods, reels, tackle, and bait will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your favorite rod and reel if you'd like. Ice, water, and soft drinks will be provided as well, so all Captain Frank recommends you bring are your favorite snacks and drinks, your sunglasses, and other weather-appropriate gear whether that's sun protection or rain gear. Read More

This action-packed, full day of fishing along the beautiful Northeast Florida beaches is the perfect choice for seasoned anglers. Fish around the most active bait pods and trail behind shrimp boats, just off the beaches, in search of Sharks and Tarpon with Captain Frank. Outfitted with a custom T-top and plenty of safe, comfortable seating, Captain Frank's 24 foot Pathfinder offers great versatility and comfort as you explore the surf and nearshore waters around Jacksonville. Rigged with state-of-the-art electronics and a top-notch trolling motor, you will be able to find and stalk these fish easily and in style! All rods, reels, tackle, and bait will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your favorite rod and reel if you'd like. Ice, water, and soft drinks will be provided as well, so all Captain Frank recommends you bring are your favorite snacks and drinks, your sunglasses, and other weather-appropriate gear whether that's sun protection or rain gear. Read More

This trip is for the avid fishermen! If you've got some experience with casting light spinning tackle, come and enjoy a day full of thrills as you sight fish for Shark and Cobia, traveling along Northeast Florida beaches on bait pods. Outfitted with a custom T-top and plenty of safe, comfortable seating, you'll be fishing aboard Captain Franks 24 foot Pathfinder that offers great versatility and comfort. The Pathfinder is rigged with state-of-the-art electronics, a top-notch trolling motor, perfect for stalking these nearshore fish. All rods, reels, tackle, and bait will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your favorite rod and reel if you'd like. If your a really experienced angler, and would like to try fly fishing for these awesome surf front beasts, feel free to bring your own rod and reel, and Captain Frank will supply the flies and tackle, and you'll be all set to try and hook into your next trophy on the fly! Ice, water, and soft drinks will be provided as well, so all Captain Frank recommends you bring are your favorite snacks and drinks, your sunglasses, and other weather-appropriate gear whether that's sun protection or rain gear. Read More

There's no better way to get some quick drag-screaming action than a shark trip with Captain Joe! Sharks are a blast to catch, and are famous for their extreme strength and endurance. On nice days, you can try your luck with big-time Bull Sharks, Lemon Sharks, and toothy Sandbars over the nearshore reefs. If the ocean is looking bumpy, you can stay inshore and chase Blacktips, Sharpnoses, and Finetooth Sharks on lighter tackle. All of these species are thrilling fighters, and are really entertaining for all kinds of anglers. Captain Joe runs a 24' Pair Custom center console that's ideal for inshore and nearshore fishing. She's got a Suzuki 300 and all the gear required for a stellar fishing adventure. Get out there and start setting some hooks! Read More

Head out to the Mayport Jetties and surrounding areas with Captain Frank to fish with live bait and light tackle targeting some great-tasting and hard fighting Sheepshead! Outfitted with a custom T-top and plenty of safe, comfortable seating, Captain Franks 24 foot Pathfinder offers great versatility and comfort. The Pathfinder is rigged with state-of-the-art electronics, a top-notch trolling motor, and a Power Pole. All rods, reels, tackle, and bait will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your favorite rod and reel if you'd like. Ice, water, and soft drinks will be provided as well, so all Captain Frank recommends you bring are your favorite snacks and drinks, your sunglasses, and other weather-appropriate gear whether that's sun protection or rain gear. Read More

Captain Mike invites all anglers to come down to beautiful Saint Augustine, FL, where you can make some exciting fishing memories. Captain Mike will take you out aboard his specialty inshore boat, a 16' Mitzi skiff, and put his 35 years of experience to work helping you get your catch. More importantly, he’ll make sure you’re safe while you’re having fun. On these half-day trips, you'll target Florida classics including Redfish, Snook, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, Trout, and more. These fish are an absolute blast to fight, and anglers of all levels will have fun reeling in their catches. Plus, when you're fishing these inshore areas, you'll get to enjoy the natural beauty that Northeast Florida has to offer! Families with children are more than welcome to enjoy this fishing adventure. The charter covers the required Florida fishing license, and your captain will also provide all the fishing gear, lures, and live baits. If you bag some keepers, the captain will also happily help with the preparation. Just bring your snacks and drinks, and the captain will cover the rest! Read More

Get out on the water with Captain Jeremiah and explore the stunning Intracoastal and backcountry waterways that Amelia Island and the surrounding Low Country have to offer! On this trip, you'll dial in your casts while chasing a variety of exciting inshore species, especially Redfish, Spotted Trout, and even Tarpon! These fish are a blast to catch on fly tackle, and they'll whack a wide variety of fly patterns. Use streamers, shrimp patterns, mullet patterns, crab patterns and more to attract bites, then get ready for a big fight! Most fly trips are "CPR"—catch, picture, release—but if you want to keep you fish, Jeremiah will happily clean and package them for you. Every trip with Captain Jeremiah is customized for you. Depending on the season, time of day, tides, and more, Jeremiah will make sure you're set up with the perfect flies for targeting your preferred species. You'll be fishing from his 18' flats boat, which has a super-shallow draft to allow you to access the areas where fish like to hide out. Although there's no experience required to have a blast on this trip, it might be worth practicing your cast before stepping onto the boat so that you can spend more time fishing and less time learning the ropes. That said, Captain Jeremiah is an excellent teacher and will get movie fishermen up to speed in no time! Read More

Captain Mike invites all anglers to come down to beautiful Saint Augustine FL, where you can make some exciting fishing memories. Captain Mike will take you out aboard his 33' Wellcraft Center Console, and put his 35 years of experience to work helping you get your catch. More importantly, he’ll make sure you’re safe while you’re having fun. For these fun 4 hour adventures you will be trolling and jigging the water column for King Mackerel and any Cobia that happen to cruise by. You leave St. Augustine shore on a Wellcraft Scarab (central console) model from 1984, which has recently been totally restored(2020). The boat is 33ft long and can take groups of 6 guests per a single trip. Along with GPS and fishfinder equipment, the boat contains downriggers as well as 2 Honda engines. Families with children are more than welcome to enjoy the fishing adventure. The charter covers the required Florida fishing license, and they also provide all the fishing gear, lures, and live baits. If you get to catch your delicious trophy the captain will happily help with the preparation. Just bring your snacks and drinks, and the Captain will cover the rest Read More

This trip is for the avid fishermen looking to get down and dirty to catch trophy fish that can double as great table fare! Captain Mike's 11-hour trips provide ample time to run 40+ miles to “the ledge” where the bottom drops off quickly from 200 to 2,000+ feet of water. Hands down the best fishing grounds off the coast of St. Augustine. For your trip, you will climb aboard Captain Mike's 33' Wellcraft Center Console. This boat is designed to handle offshore chop will get you out to the ledge in no time a 200 HP Honda strapped to the back. Once you out DEEP, Captain Mike will do all the rigging for some deep water trolling for pelagics like Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, King Mackerel, and Tuna or skip on over to an offshore reef site where you can bottom fish and/or jig for Amberjack and a variety of Snapper and Grouper species. Prices include fuel, ice, bait, rods/reels, tackle, fishing licenses, and fish cleaning at the end of your trip. You only need to bring your food, drinks, weather-appropriate gear, a rain jacket is highly encouraged, and fresh arms to fight these awesome pelagic species. Read More

The marsh hen is a client favorite here on the historic coast. The clapper or king rail commonly refered to as a marsh hen is a seasonal target and is often paired with our flood tide seasonal fishing trips known as a “cast & blast combo”. On this trip you will troll the creek to a flooded grass flat where we can wade and flush up the marsh hens all while searching for a tailing redfish on the spartina flats, a true outdoorsman’s paradise! Read More

Are you ready for an adrenaline-pumping fishing adventure that takes you deep into the open ocean? Join Captain James on an offshore fishing trip on board his 23' Mako center console! Captain James is an expert angler who knows the offshore waters like the back of his hand. With his guidance, you'll have the best possible chance of catching a variety of big game fish, such as Almaco Jacks, Amberjack, Barracuda, Black Seabass, Grouper, Kingfish, and more. But it's not just about the fishing—it's about the experience. Captain James' 23' Mako center console is the perfect vessel for a comfortable and exciting offshore fishing trip. The boat is spacious and well-equipped, with plenty of room to move around and take in the stunning views of the open sea. And with Captain James at the helm, you can relax and enjoy the ride. And when you do catch a fish, the rush of adrenaline is unbeatable! Captain James will help you reel in your catch, so you can toss some fish on ice and go home with a great dinner. So why wait? Book your offshore fishing trip with Captain James today, and get ready for an adventure you'll never forget! It's the ultimate fishing trip for thrill-seekers and nature-lovers alike. Read More

Here along the Historic Coast our fishing is very dependent upon tide, seasons, and of course the weather. Inshore we target red drum(redfish), black drum, speckled trout, flounder and sheepshead. We use conventional spinning reels and offer various methods such as live bait, artificial lures, and top water plugs. Catch and release is highly encouraged on certain species, if interested in keeping fish please let us know so we can discuss what’s in season before booking. Read More

The marsh hen is a client favorite here on the historic coast. The clapper or king rail commonly refered to as a marsh hen is a seasonal target and is often paired with our flood tide seasonal fishing trips known as a “cast & blast combo”. On this trip you will troll the creek to a flooded grass flat where we can wade and flush up the marsh hens all while searching for a tailing redfish on the spartina flats, a true outdoorsman’s paradise! Read More

Half day of fishing offshore of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia for a variety of fish from King Mackerel to Red Snapper and more. This trip will have you reeling in some of the best eating fish in the ocean. Captain James can make your fishing dreams come true because as he brings 20 plus years of fishing knowledge to you, to put you on the fish of a lifetime. Captain James will be taking you out aboard his 23' Mako that has a 300 Yamaha strapped to the back to get you offshore in a hurry. The boat comes loaded with all the necessary bait, tackle, and license you will need for a successful day out on the water. Captain James recommends you bring are your favorite snacks and drinks, your sunglasses, and a great attitude to attack the day! Read More