Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

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

Hop on board with Captain Philip and experience an action-packed day of fishing outside of Fort Walton Beach! A professional angler with a wealth of local knowledge, Captain Philip is more than familiar with the most productive fishing grounds in the area. His boat is Federally Permitted as well which means he is not restricted to fishing within 9 miles from shore. The ocean is your oyster when you board with Captain Philip!

On these 6 or 8-hour adventures, you can expect to target Amberjack, Bonito, Cobia, Grouper, Kingfish, Shark, Red Snapper (when in season), Vermillion Snapper, and Triggerfish.

You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Philip's 33-foot Grady White equipped with twin Yamaha 300's. This baby has plenty of comfortable seating, and plenty SunShades toward the Bow and Stern perfect for those really hot summer days out on the Gulf.

Captain Philip will provide all rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait. He will also clean and fillet your fish at the end of each trip. All you need to bring is food and drinks for the day (Capt. Philip will provide bottled water), a hat, sunscreen, a good pair of sunglasses, and some good company!

**Note**:

Captain Philip will only accept trips during the week if they are for the **full day** (8 hours).

Children are more than welcome on board, although please let Captain Philip know how many you are bringing and how old. He does not recommend bringing children under 5.

Amenities

Water Type

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.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

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 kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$1,320.00	$1,680.00
2 People	$1,320.00	$1,680.00
3 People	$1,320.00	$1,680.00
4 People	$1,320.00	$1,680.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Philip R.

Independent Guide 5 years of exp.

Veteran

Talkative

Instructional

Laid-back

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Philip R.

Independent Guide 5 years of exp.

Captain Philip has been fishing his whole life from just 5 years old. He learned his love of fishing from his father who used to take him fishing up the Tennessee River for Large Mouth Bass and fishing in all kinds of Lakes and Ponds all over Tennessee and Kentucky. As he grew up his love for fishing grew as well and he found that nothing made him happier than to be out on the water with a rod in his hand chasing those finned trophies that lay below the surface. After he joined the military he traveled around the country and would choose his assignments based on the fishing at the locations he would go. He's fished for Striped Bass in Lake Cumberland, Kentucky, and in San Francisco Bay after he returned from an overseas assignment in Korea. Besides the Striped Bass in San Francisco, Captain Philip also fished for Salmon, Halibut, and Sturgeon. From there, he took U.S Army assignments in Washington State so he could fish for Steelhead Trout and King Salmon, and he went to Alaska to fish for King Salmon and "Barn Door" Halibut. He took an assignment in Hawaii where he fished for Mahi Mahi, Swordfish, Sailfish, and Marlin to name a few. After stints in these locations, Captain Philip retired from Hawaii after travelling the world for 28 years while serving in the U.S Army. Then after traveling and fishing the world over, Captain Philip's absolute favorite fishing has turned out to be right here along the Emerald Coast of the Gulf of Mexico, where he has been living and fishing since September 2015.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

10 Foot Nurse Shark or a 10 Foot Sturgeon

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Grilled Ribeyes Fresh Corn on the Cob and Baked Potatoes

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

10 Foot Nurse Shark or a 10 Foot Sturgeon

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Grilled Ribeyes Fresh Corn on the Cob and Baked Potatoes

What’s your favorite band?

Traffic, Frank Zappa, The Who, Zeppelin, Thant's a Hard Question

What’s your favorite movie?

Animal House or The Edge

What’s your favorite sports team?

TN Titans

What’s your drink of choice?

Caramel Latte

What was your last halloween costume?

Gangster

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Be out of Debt

How did you get started guiding?

I have always wanted to do this.

What makes you different from other guides?

I do this for fun not to make a living. And I love sharing the experience with people and being out on the water, listening to great music, catching fish, and laughing and having a good time.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Niceville, Florida

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Grady White 326 Canyon
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 33'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Grady White 326 Canyon
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 33'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 600
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Livewell, outriggers, ice chests.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

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.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

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 kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Sunscreen, Shades & Hat, Drinks. Rods, reels & tackle included.

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 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

Josiah

Verified Review

June 3

First and far most this was my first time going deep sea fishing.Captain Phil and Denise made it so easy for me and the fellas he was very patient and well knowledgeable with the fish and the area were in . We had a blast everything was great the company and the music.

Thank you Captain Phil we will be doing another trip in the future

Josiah

Verified Review

June 3

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Jonathon

Verified Review

May 28

We had an absolute blast on our trip. The captain is a retired sergeant major and offers discounts for active and reserve military. If you want to have a great day on the water and catch some fish then Captain Phillip is your guy. 10/10 would recommend.

Jonathon

Verified Review

May 28

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Shannon

Verified Review

May 5

We had a blast, dealt with little weather, Capt Phil made sure we got some fish. Perfect size boat for open water. He had everything ready for us when we got to the dock.

Shannon

Verified Review

May 5

We had a blast, dealt with little weather, Capt Phil made sure we got some fish. Perfect size boat for open water. He had everything ready for us when we got to the dock.

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Greg

Verified Review

June 10

Great trip! Captail Philip has a super clean boat. Great job on coaching how to fish. Loved the boats layout. Big enough to ride comfortably at high speed. We'll definitely book again.

Greg

Verified Review

June 10

Great trip! Captail Philip has a super clean boat. Great job on coaching how to fish. Loved the boats layout. Big enough to ride comfortably at high speed. We'll definitely book again.

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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, bait, 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.