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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
4 People	$860.00
3 People	$860.00
2 People	$860.00
1 Person	$860.00

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 Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Now operating with Federal Permits for the Gulf of Mexico.

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.

On these 4-hour adventures, you can expect to target Amberjack, Grouper, Kingfish, Vermillion Snapper, Sharks, Triggerfish, or even try for Red Snapper when in season.

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**:

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

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

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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About Your Guide

Captain Philip

Independent Guide 5 yrs of exp.

Veteran

Talkative

Instructional

Laid-back

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Captain Philip

Independent Guide 5 yrs 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

264 Seaway St, Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA

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

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

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.

Potential Target Species

Amberjack
Gag Grouper
Kingfish
Mako Shark
Red Snapper
Triggerfish
Vermillion Snapper

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.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t 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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Trip: Grocery Run - 1/2 Day Trip

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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Trip: Emerald Coast Adventure

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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First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a 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 case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!