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About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Get ready for some bottom fishing fun with Captain Wayne down on the Emerald Coast. Wayne has been fishing these local water for 20 years and has hundreds of honey holes (both reefs, wrecks, and live bottoms) up and down the nearshore waters around Destin. With only a 15-minute ride to the gulf, you can be tight on a fish in a matter of minutes. And you don't have to worry about wasting your time sitting over the same spot on this trip, if the fish aren't hot in one spot, you'll be hopping between reefs and wrecks working your way further from Destin throughout the day to find the best action.

Typical species you can expect to encounter on these trips include Triggerfish, Amberjack, Grouper, and a variety of Snappers. If bottom fishing isn’t your thing, Captain Wayne can switch gears and try your luck trolling for King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and even the occasional Mahi-Mahi or Blackfin Tuna that slips in closer to shore.

You will meet up with Captain Wayne at L J Schooners Dockside Restaurant to board his 26’ NauticStar center console that comfortably fits up to 4 anglers. It is equipped with a freshwater shower if you end up taking a dip in the ocean, a full head, 2 bait tanks, and an ice box to provide you with the best possible experience. Captain Wayne will also provide you with top-notch fishing rods, tackle, and bait, and will clean your catch for you!

Captain Wayne will supply you and yours with sunscreen, water, and snacks.

Amenities

Water Type

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.

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

	4 Hours	5 Hours
1 Person	$700.00	$875.00
2 People	$700.00	$875.00
3 People	$725.00	$900.00
4 People	$750.00	$925.00

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

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Wayne A.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Independent Guide

Quiet

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quantity

Comfortable

Captain Wayne has been boating since the early 2000s and currently runs a Nauticstar 26’ center console with twin 150 Yamaha outboards. He has been fishing in this area since 1973 when his dad was stationed at Eglin Air Force Base. Before becoming a captain, he worked as a chef for 35 years. His love for fishing began as a child while fishing offshore in the Gulf. He has a lot of experience in bottom...

About Your Guide

Wayne A.

Certified Damn Good Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

7 foot bull shark

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

Beef, Wellington

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

7 foot bull shark

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

Beef, Wellington

What makes you different from other guides?

I am easy-going and flexible to whatever my customers want in their fishing trip.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Niceville, Florida

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Nauticstar
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 26'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Nauticstar
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 26'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Snorkeling Equipment, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

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.

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
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Fishing License, Snorkeling Equipment, Ice Box, 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 1 review

Larry

Verified Review

March 6

Captain Wayne was great. First place we stopped, three of the four of us had bites on our 1st cast. Two reeled in fish within 3 minutes.

Larry

Verified Review

March 6

Captain Wayne was great. First place we stopped, three of the four of us had bites on our 1st cast. Two reeled in fish within 3 minutes.

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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.

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