About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Daytime sword fishing offers one of the unique opportunities to catch a trophy fish of a lifetime. We will be fishing at a depth of 1500 to 1900 feet on heavy tackle. The boat ride is approximately 70 miles out of the pass. Daytime swordfishing techniques are fairly new to sportfishing as these fish were previously only targeted at night. We have an excellent fishery here for swordfish and will be traveling to the Spur / Desoto Canyon. There are also 8 Fads (fish attracting devices) located in the vicinity to where we swordfish. We have the opportunity to catch tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo, and other pelagics if you so choose. Water and ice will be provided. You should bring any additional drinks and food/snacks. Sunglasses, and spf shirt, hat, and sunscreen will be needed for the trip. The vessel for this trip is a 38' Center console with 1050 hp. Cruising speed will be approximately 45 mph to the fishing grounds. All bait and tackle is provided along with fish cleaning once we return to the dock.

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

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.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 30 days before the trip.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is best for adults.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	12 Hours
1 Person	$3,250.00
2 People	$3,250.00
3 People	$3,250.00
4 People	$3,250.00
5 People	$3,250.00
6 People	$3,250.00

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About Your Guide

Jon P.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Instructional

Adventurous

Quality

Laid-back

About Your Guide

Jon P.

Independent Guide

Captain Jon holds the title of 2024 Destin Fishing Rodeo Captain 1st and 2nd place Yellowfin Tuna. Over 30,000 anglers competed in this years month long Rodeo. We port out of Santa Rosa Beach / 30 A area and also offer departure out of Destin Florida.
"One of my earliest memories was this massive sailfish hanging on the wall in my grandfather's garage. From that moment, I knew I wanted to chase big gamefish in the Gulf."

Capt. Jon has been piloting vessels since he was old enough to walk. "Growing up boating and fishing on Kentucky Lake was such a blessing." Jon's vast boating experience also includes over 25 years as a Captain on (go-fast) boats in Poker Runs all across the United States. This level of speed and changing sea conditions is invaluable experience when on the open water. Captain Jon's fishing experience spans over 45 years.

Capt. Jon, what is your favorite fish to catch?

" It would be a hard choice for me to decide between Yellowfin Tuna fishing the oil rigs and daytime sword fishing. Luckily, we can do both out of Destin, Florida."

DESTIN - The Worlds Luckiest Fishing Village

"We didn't wind up here by accident. Destin Florida offers some of the most diverse fishing in the World." Destin's unique location provides anglers with the closest port to access the rich deep blue waters in the Gulf of America. The development of high speed center console vessels now makes it possible to reach the Oil Rigs off the coast of Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi on our 12 to 18 hour trips. You can be fishing alongside vessels that left out of Venice, Louisiana the same morning by 8am. The equipment available to us today make the Gulf of America a lot smaller body of water.

Whether you are a hard core accomplished angler, or traveling with children and want the experience of a lifetime, our team will ensure that everyone has a wonderful day on the water.

Tight Lines,
Capt. Jon

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

200 pound yellow fin tuna on a top water spinning reel.

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

We love making ahi poke tuna and or we like to cook snapper or mahi "Lazy Days Style." There is a restaurant in the Keys and we are lucky enough to have the recipe. It involves saute'ing the fish in a light batter in a key lime butter reduction and serving with parsley and green onions on the top with some more of the key lime butter reduction poured over the dish. The correct way to serve this is "Family Style" with a platter in the middle of the table.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

200 pound yellow fin tuna on a top water spinning reel.

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

What’s your favorite band?

Cody Johnson puts on a great show.

What’s your favorite movie?

Tombstone Our offshore boat is named "The Pale Horse" go figure

What’s your favorite sports team?

Kansas City Chiefs

What’s your drink of choice?

Modelo or Iced Tea

What was your last halloween costume?

Dressed up as Willie Nelson

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Any fishing reel that starts with a "T" Like Talica and Tiagra

How did you get started guiding?

Fishing offshore out of Destin, Florida... I figured I loved doing this so much, why not get to do it at work too!

What makes you different from other guides?

I spent alot of my early life in the music and entertainment business. First and foremost, we are going to haev fun. And I don't mean a little fun. I pride our trips on making memorable experiences for both accomplished anglers and people who are new to fishing.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Fountain
Year Built: 2018
Boat Length: 38'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Fountain
Year Built: 2018
Boat Length: 38'
Boat Restroom: Yes
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 1050
Number of Engines: 3
Additional Amenities: Sonar, Radar, FLIR, XM Radio, InReach, EPIRB, Liferaft, Bluetooth stereo, Beanbags, Shimano tackle.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

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.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 30 days before the trip.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is best for adults.

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

Deep Dropping
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

-A good nights rest will make the biggest difference in your trip. We fish hard to get all the experience we can in your short time on the water.
-Hydrate the night before. Have your body ready for a beautiful day in the Florida sun.
-If you have never been offshore, we suggest that you take an over the counter motion sickness medication the night before and again the morning of your trip. We are very adept at keeping this under control and your captain will go over a couple of things the morning of your trip during departure. Your comfort is important to us.
-Your captain will contact you via phone the day before your trip to answer any last minute questions. Always feel free to call or text.
-Day of your trip:
-Pickup and drop-off is available in both Destin and 30a.
-What to bring:
Hat
Sunglasses
Snacks
Sunscreen (non-spray)
Any drinks besides water you want (no glass bottles or hard liquor)

Frequently Asked Questions

-What time do we leave?
Pickup times will vary depending on the length of charter and our goals for the day.
Your Captain will speak with you directly the day before your trip to coordinate meeting time, location, and any additional needs you may have.

-Do we keep what we catch?
Yes. We will also clean your fish at the dock. We also offer vacuum sealing as an option.

-How much do we tip?
Tipping 20% is customary. You can add to the trip or tip directly with cash, Venmo, or Cashapp.

-Should I tell my Captain if I have any health issues?
The more we know, the better we can make sure you have a great experience and safe trip on the water.

-How should we dress?
Most days a spf sunshirt and shorts work great. Long sleeves is ideal along with an spf face/neck gaiter and hat. Sunglasses and a hat are a must. We fish rain or shine so a rain jacket may be needed. Ask your captain the day before your trip.

-What if it rains or bad weather?
We fish rain or shine. Its very unusual for rain to last long in this part of Florida. In the event the Captain decides to call off your trip due to weather, we will try to reschedule during your visit. In the event we can't reschedule, a trip voucher is available for use within 2 years.

-Do you fish tournaments?
Yes. Please inquire if you are interested in competing in a tournament. All of our anglers are entered into the Destin Fishing Rodeo during the month of October. There are daily and overall prizes in multiple categories and you get to weigh in your fish on the rodeo stage.

-What if we would like to go longer?
If you decide to extend your trip, let your Captain know (additional fee applies). As long as our schedule allows, we are more than happy to extend your trip.

-Do I need a license?
All necessary fishing licenses and permits are included for your trip. We have a maximum capacity of 6 guests.

-Where is the dock for departure?
We leave from Cessna Landing in Santa Rosa Beach.
We also offer pickup in Destin, Florida. Please schedule beforehand.

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 30 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 30 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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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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