Shark Fishing

NEW 1 - 8 People 9 Hours From $1,500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

I love shark fishing. I would bet more than almost every other guide. Why? I like seeing people pull on big fish. Predictably. We get lots of sharks. I consider a 6-8 shark day “ok”. We have only been zeroed a few times on 20 years. We have loads of 15 shark days. It is planned chaos. I tell people when we arrive at our destination "relax, we are going to set up the chum...

About Your Trip

I love shark fishing. I would bet more than almost every other guide. Why? I like seeing people pull on big fish. Predictably. We get lots of sharks. I consider a 6-8 shark day “ok”. We have only been zeroed a few times on 20 years. We have loads of 15 shark days. It is planned chaos. I tell people when we arrive at our destination "relax, we are going to set up the chum slick and it takes 90 minutes for the spread to start bringing sharks in. Of course, one may be close, but when they get on the scent, they will come.. And keep coming."

I make my own chum and tie my own rigs. We set up, start a chumslick. And then wait. We don’t go chasing. They come to us. We usually have four lines in the water…and keep them in, even if someone is on a shark. We like hooking doubles and triples.

The fishery is mostly catch and release. Most of the sharks up here are blue sharks. We have been seeing a lot more makos over the past few years. And brown sharks (dusky, sandbar, and sand tiger). A typical keeper is a porbeagle or thresher shark that weighs 300-500#. That’s a ton of meat, so think if you have the resources(friends) to take that much. Sometimes, it's better to just release.

The trips are 9ish hours long. We love what we do and the gear is light enough for kids and smaller adults to enjoy the battle. And the gear can still whoop anything short of a great white! Bring your cameras!!
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

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 up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Pricing Matrix

9 Hours
1 Person
$1,500.00
2 People
$1,500.00
3 People
$1,500.00
4 People
$1,500.00
5 People (Second Boat)
$3,000.00
6 People (Second Boat)
$3,000.00
7 People (Second Boat)
$3,000.00
8 People (Second Boat)
$3,000.00
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About Your Guide

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Rich A.

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quantity
I love this. Taking people fishing since 2004 and I still feel like a little kid. What I like most about my business is that I don't just do one type of trip. If it swims, I fish for it. And I appreciate the little things; seeing the sunrise, enjoying the seas, teaching kids and adults how to fish; how to best handle the gear. With some species, it's just amazing to target them (like...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Rich

Rich A.

Independent Guide
I love this. Taking people fishing since 2004 and I still feel like a little kid. What I like most about my business is that I don't just do one type of trip. If it swims, I fish for it. And I appreciate the little things; seeing the sunrise, enjoying the seas, teaching kids and adults how to fish; how to best handle the gear. With some species, it's just amazing to target them (like giant tuna, sharks).
Other species
are great to eat and catch in numbers. Cape Cod is a great place to fish; tons of species to target. And warm waters!

Our season starts in April and ends in November. The "short list" is:
April: Squid.
May: Squid, porgy (scup), black sea bass, stripers/blues, fluke
June: Porgy, black sea bass, stripers/blues, fluke, bluefin tuna
July: Porgy, black sea bass, stripers/blues, fluke, bluefin tuna, sharks, bonito
August: Porgy, black sea bass, stripers/blues, fluke, bluefin tuna, sharks, bonito, false albacore
September: stripers/blues, fluke, bluefin tuna, sharks, bonito, false albacore
October: stripers/blues, bluefin tuna, sharks, bonito, false albacore
November: bluefin tuna

We fish off of Cape Cod, where I have been fishing since 1975!

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
565# thresher (released a couple of much bigger great whites)
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fried fish or sushi

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
565# thresher (released a couple of much bigger great whites)
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fried fish or sushi
What’s your favorite band?
Clash
What’s your favorite movie?
Dr Strangelove
What’s your favorite sports team?
Boston Bruins
What’s your drink of choice?
Grappa
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Waders
How did you get started guiding?
My ex said “you should be a charter captain!”
What makes you different from other guides?
I’m a 55 year old kid who feels like he’s 10.

Start Location & Lodging Options

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Pilothouse
Boat Manufacturer
Parker
Boat Length
23'
Boat Restroom
No

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Pilothouse
Boat Manufacturer
Parker
Boat Length
23'
Boat Restroom
No

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

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 up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on the current month (April).
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

  • Cut Bait Fishing
  • Heavy Tackle Fishing
  • Jigging

Everything Else to Know

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