About Your Trip

Type

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Most of all of our Fishing is done within 3/4 to 3 miles from the shore. In the summer months when the mahi-mahi are around we will go further offshore would you wanna book a 6 to 8 hour trip for this. we will be using techniques as trolling, dropping live bait on shipwrecks, and live baiting using kites or slow trolling them around. Kids of all ages are welcome too. We will target the species of fish that you like to hooked up on.

Mate and a captain will be with you on the boat. A 18-25% tip is customary for your mate and Captain’s hard work. They will explain everything to on the way out. Normally it takes about 15 to 20 minutes before you start putting lines in the water. you can bring whatever you wanna eat or drink. There are coolers with ice on the boat and we also provide bottled water on all of our trips.

4 hour trip gives you enough time to troll and drop on shipwreck. You’ll be targeting kingfish, Bonita, blackfin Tuna, mahi-mahi, sailfish, wahoo, and snappers and groupers on the wrecks from depths from 60 - 400 ft.

5 hour trip just give you a little bit more time to cover a little bit more water and try different techniques of fishing.

6 hour trip is the best for your buck gives you enough time to try multiple techniques and go further up and down the coast to fish, different shipwrecks and different area of water, if the fishing is slow in our area. Even in the summer months, this trip gives you enough time to go offshore to target your mahi-mahi’s.

8 hour trip is for the people that are more experience and they want to put the time into catching the most fish or even spending the whole day offshore targeting your mahi-mahi’s.

Amenities

Type

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours	5 hours	6 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$850.00	$1,050.00	$1,200.00	$1,700.00
2 People	$850.00	$1,050.00	$1,200.00	$1,700.00
3 People	$850.00	$1,050.00	$1,200.00	$1,700.00
4 People	$850.00	$1,050.00	$1,200.00	$1,700.00
5 People	$850.00	$1,050.00	$1,200.00	$1,700.00
6 People	$850.00	$1,050.00	$1,200.00	$1,700.00
7 People (two boats)	$1,700.00	$2,100.00	$2,400.00	$3,400.00
8 People (two boats)	$1,700.00	$2,100.00	$2,400.00	$3,400.00
9 People (two boats)	$1,700.00	$2,100.00	$2,400.00	$3,400.00
10 People (two boats)	$1,700.00	$2,100.00	$2,400.00	$3,400.00
11 People (two boats)	$1,700.00	$2,100.00	$2,400.00	$3,400.00
12 People (two boats)	$1,700.00	$2,100.00	$2,400.00	$3,400.00

Pay 23% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

James B.

Independent Guide

Beginner Oriented

Quality

Laid-back

Instructional

Talkative

Adventurous

About Your Guide

James B.

Independent Guide

Climb aboard with Captain James for a true offshore adventure fueled by a lifetime of passion and experience. Raised on drift boats and immersed in the world of fishing from the age of 3, Captain James knew early on that the helm was where he belonged. By 12, he was docking 65-foot boats under the guidance of seasoned captains, and by 21, he had earned his own license—making good on a childhood dream to run the show from the bridge.

With over two decades of professional experience and a fishing resume that spans Florida’s East and West coasts—from Port St. Lucie to the Keys, Clearwater, and beyond—Captain James has chased pelagic giants across the Bahamas, St. Thomas, the Dry Tortugas, and Pulley Ridge. Whether it’s battling bluewater bruisers like Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, and Wahoo, or dropping baits for bottom dwellers like Snapper and Grouper, he brings a depth of knowledge and skill that’s hard to match.

Captain James is a firm believer in the power of live bait. Whether he's kite fishing for Sailfish, bump-trolling over a wreck, or dropping baits along the reef line, his style is all about maximizing the thrill—because, as he says, “you just never know what you’re gonna hook up to.”

With Captain James at the helm, you’re not just going on a fishing trip—you’re stepping into a lifetime of stories, skills, and saltwater legacy. From first-timers to seasoned anglers, every guest is treated like part of the crew.

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How did you get started guiding?

Capt. Jimmy has been fishing since he was 3 years old growing up on a drift boat to being a mate on sport fishing boats. Pro fishing since 2000. He has fish up and down the east and west coast of Florida from port saint Lucie to key west. fishing for marlins,sailfish,mahi-mahi,wahoo,snappers,and groupers. fishing since he was 3 years old with his dad,bringing him out on drift boats. One day the Captain of the boat say to him come up and drive a 65 ft boat ,as the captain watch over him. When he was 12 years old the same captain taught him how to dock the Boat and thats when he knew that that was what he wanted to do in life. He started helping out on the Boat as a second mate to learning how to bottom fish to every thing he can as far as the engine room of the boat. When he was 16 years old he started to Sportfish on charter boats learning how to live bait, kite fish, shark fish, wrack fishing. Getting his captain’s license at 21 years old he did what he wanted to do when he when he was 12 years old

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Fort Lauderdale Sportfishing

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Hatteras
Year Built: 1970
Boat Length: 36'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Hatteras
Year Built: 1970
Boat Length: 36'
Boat Restroom: Yes
Engine Manufacturer: Cummings
Total Horsepower: 660
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: 35 gallon Livewell, seating inside, outside, and up top on the fly bridge, private bathroom

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Trip Details & Amenities

Type

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Target Species

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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Deep Dropping
Drift Fishing
Jigging
Kite Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.