FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Bring whatever you would like to eat or drink. I always have a few waters in the cooler. There is plenty of room in the cooler for a sandwich, snacks, beer or whatever you like.

Other things you may want to bring:

• Sunglasses & hat
• Sun protection (sunscreen or UPF clothing)
• Light rain jacket - or we can all huddle under the T Top

YOU DO NOT NEED A FISHING LICENSE. You are covered under my charter license.

Absolutely! No judgement will be passed on the breakfast beer or 5 o'clock somewhere mentality. This is your trip, and you can do as you please. We just ask that you stay safe and inside the boat : )

Listen, ask questions and trust that I will do everything in my power to give you a great experience! Leave your ego at the ramp and let me "guide" you through a great day on the water. I will communicate with you through every part of the experience. 

I am here to make sure you have a great time, stay safe and leave with pictures that will last a lifetime. 

Four hours is the perfect amount of time to target a specific part of the tide cycle. We usually get two optimal windows in the tides each day. We normally do not make long runs on our trips so you will have a rod in your hand for most of the trip.

There are a lot of factors that go into the time slot I suggest for your trip. 

• Tides
• Wind
• Daylight
• Fish patterns 

THE BEST! I have tried every rod and reel brand out there. I always come back to Shimano. They are the gold standard for sensitivity, power and durability. Most combos you will have in your hands are worth over $550. This is what I fish with personally in tournaments. These are very high end rods and reels and you will feel every ounce of excitement these fish have to offer. 

You can pick up combos like these at Tailwater Outfitters in Clearwater Florida

Absolutely! Getting my Captain's license was one of the proudest days of my life and I love what I do! I have invested a lot of money into my business and protect that with my insurance policy. I always say that having fun is job #1 but it goes without saying on my boat that safety is always my first concern. You are in good hands, and I look forward to our time on the water!  

Sure, any guide who tells you no is lying. I will say that we see fish on every trip with clients or when I am out scouting. We will absolutely see fish and have shots at them. After that there are a lot of factors that come into play that I cannot control.

• Pressured fish that just won't eat
• Bad casts / poor hooksets
• Uncooperative or spooky fish 
• Wind, rain and cloudy skies

This is where the old saying "Guide, not God" comes from. I will pull every trick out of my bag to make sure we have a productive day!

Yes . . . and  . . . No.    It really depends.

First off we really encourage catch and release. Big fish make little fish and releasing these fish helps the population. There are also some species that the  Florida Wildlife Commission does not allow you to keep on a charter regardless of size or season. 

If you want to keep fish to eat let me know when you book. That will definitely influence my plan for the day. I will do my best to get you all the fish you want. Nearshore 6 hour trips are the best for "fill the cooler" trips. The species out there are much easier to keep than inshore. Bring a cooler with ice and leave it in the car. 

We have so many great local restaurants that have sustainably caught fresh fish for you to enjoy! Some of these restaurants will cook your catch for you. Check out the legendary  Rusty Bellies just a block away from the marina on the World Famous Sponge Docks!

The easiest way to look at it by time and depth. We focus on Nearshore wrecks and reefs inside of the Florida "9 mile line". Or, for the history buffs, this is also know as the "Three Leagues" rule. Staying Nearshore puts us in depths of 20' to 50' of very productive waters. We can reach most of these spots in 15 to 30 mins which gives us much more fishing time. Most people like the comfort of being able to see landmarks in the distance while fishing. 

To run to true Offshore depths of 80' to 100'+ depths you are talking much longer runs in and out which means less fishing time.  If you are looking to go Offshore fishing, for species like American Red Snapper, message me and I can get you in touch with some of the best boats around. 

By paying your deposit it locks in your date and automatically puts you on the calendar. This guarantees your trip and helps avoid double bookings or scheduling issues. 

Is the deposit refundable?

• Yes, if we cancel the trip due to weather or unforeseen issues.
• Yes, if you cancel more than a week in advance. 
• No, if you cancel within 7 days of the trip.

Can we reschedule?

• Absolutely! I will be happy to move your deposit to a future open date on the calendar. 

 Tips are never expected but always appreciated. 

I am a nut about routine maintenance and keeping all of my equipment in top shape. In the very unlikely event that we breakdown and are dead in the water, fear not. I have a premium commercial membership with SeaTow with unlimited towing. It gives my wife peace of mind, and I am sure it will do the same for yours. Especially if she's on the boat with us! knock on wood I have never needed it but it's there if we do.