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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

Head out with a boat that has the most updated fishing equipment in Ft. Lauderdale for Trolling, Live Baiting, Kite Fishing, Bottom Fishing or Drift Fishing. Whatever flavor of fishing you choose, Captain Vinnie will hook you up on some of the most popular sportfish and eating fish in South Florida aboard his 43' Torres Sportfishing vessel! There is a large circular bait well to keep all the live bait ready to fish. She is also loaded with a literal boatload of equipment and tech to make sure you get some great catches. The latest electronics from Garmin and Furuno will sound out the deep and have you always fishing in the right spot. Outriggers and downriggers will maximize your spread and target species, and a fighting chair will let you hold your own against whatever you hook.

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.

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 kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours
1 Person	$1,400.00
2 People	$1,400.00
3 People	$1,400.00
4 People	$1,400.00
5 People	$1,400.00
6 People	$1,400.00

Pay 30% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Vinnie S.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Vinnie S.

Independent Guide

My Name Is Captain Vinnie.

I started fishing in South Florida since I was 4 years old. My mother taught me how to fish in fresh water for bluegill and catfish; I have always loved fishing and have always been fascinated with fish. When I turned 12 I started getting into saltwater fishing with my dad, my family had a house in Key Largo where we had a 25-foot center console boat and we would go out fishing the reefs and offshore waters of Key Largo.

Every now and then we would go down to the local charter boat dock in Islamorada where we had a few friends in the charter boat industry. I would love to see what the catch of the day was and ask them many questions about fishing, wondering one day if I would be as good as them.

Within the next few years, I developed a serious love for fishing. I started working on fishing charter boats by the age of 17 and obtained my first private job at 19. I worked on a charter boat in the Bahamas fishing tournaments for blue marlins. We fished in many of the billfish tournaments and came close to many top finishes. This was a great opportunity to learn things about rigging tackle and baits as well as boat handling and maintenance.

I obtained my 100 ton my Captain’s License soon after I returned and began looking for jobs. It was very hard to get hired because of my young age and lack of experience.

I soon decided to go into fishing charter business with a friend of mine whose dad let us use his boat for charter, it was a small boat (only 24 feet), but it was an opportunity. We were in business for about 3 years and then decided to go out own way. In those 3 years, I gained a lot of knowledge about how to treat customers and how the charter boat industry works.

My dad and I started looking for a boat to buy; he could see I was very serious about fishing and wanted to make a career out of it. We were very fortunate to find the our 43-foot Custom Sportfish. This was the perfect boat built in Key West specifically for charter. We eventually were lucky enough to find dock space in Fort Lauderdale at the world famous Bahi Mar and the rest is history

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

400lb blue marlin

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

Fried fish tacos

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

400lb blue marlin

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

Fried fish tacos

What’s your favorite band?

3 doors down

What’s your favorite movie?

Transformers

What’s your favorite sports team?

Miami dolphins

What’s your drink of choice?

Sparkling water

What was your last halloween costume?

Macho man Randy savage

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Healthy and happy family

How did you get started guiding?

Always loved to fish as young kid

What makes you different from other guides?

Versatility

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Areas Fished

Port Everglades Terminal 25

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Not Your Normal Fishing Charter!

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Torres
Boat Length: 43'
Engine Manufacturer: John Deere 9.5L Turbo

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Torres
Boat Length: 43'
Engine Manufacturer: John Deere 9.5L Turbo
Total Horsepower: 400
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Toilet electric Air Conditioning ice cold ac Fighting Chair custom built GPS Garmin Fishfinder Furuno Bed dual beds available Flybridge Plenty of seating for better view Live Bait Well 50 gallon capacity Kitchen Refrigerator full size fridge and freezer Multimedia System Outriggers custom strung with multiple release clips Ice Box plenty of room for food and drinks

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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.

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 kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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

Bottom Fishing
Deep Dropping
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Kite Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use 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 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.

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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.