Explorer Fishing Charters – 28'
Explorer Fishing Charters – 28'
With Explorer Fishing Charters, the prolific waters of Sarasota will be all yours. Enjoy the thrill of catching the most exciting monsters of the deep this area has to offer.
Explore the angling opportunities within 9 miles from shore and get your hands on Kingfish, Permit, Barracuda, Red and Gag Grouper, African Pompano, Tripletail, Hogfish, and who knows what else?
All you have to do is book a trip and hop on board a 28’ Contender boat. This spacious vessel can accommodate up to 6 anglers to fish in comfort and style.
The boat can cruise at a hair-raising speed of 60 knots thanks to its twin 250 HP Yamaha engines. Its top-notch GPS and fishfinder will build up a clear image of where the fish are hiding and a selection of quality equipment will help you make a great catch possible.
All trips come inclusive with the use of Crowder rods, Penn and Shimano reels, live bait, and lures. Once you return to the shore, all keeper fish will be cleaned for you. Just bring your own food and drinks and enjoy your trip!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (75)
+72Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
96%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Recommend this charter
87%
Caught fish
85%
Jun 28, 2025
4 Hour Trip (AM)
Great trip
Caught Barracuda and Grouper. Did not keep the Grouper since it is out of season but a beautiful fish!
Caught Barracuda and Grouper. Did not keep the Grouper since it is out of season but a beautiful fish!
Mar 14, 2025
4 Hour Trip (AM)
Fun Trip!
My wife and 2 boys had a great trip with Captain Ron. He worked hard to ensure we got plenty of action and kept the boys busy reeling.
My wife and 2 boys had a great trip with Captain Ron. He worked hard to ensure we got plenty of action and kept the boys busy...
Dec 30, 2024
6 Hour Trip
Fishing with Ron
Sarasota, Florida
Aug 3, 2023
4 Hour Trip (AM)
Half Day Trip with Captain Ron
Captain Ron was terrific. His boat had twin 250s so we got offshore quickly and maximized fishing time. It started a bit windy in the morning and yet the ride was smooth. We trolled which got barracuda and tuna and then when the wind died down switched to live bait. He taught both my kids how to catch live bait on the way out which was and added bonus fishing trip. More tuna, barracuda and some added excitement from some shark activity and massive sea turtles. After all of that, we get back and he shows us how to harvest some incredible tuna filets, trims them to sushi grade looking meat and sends us home with fresh fish and great cooking tips. Best four hours of fishing, hands down.
Captain Ron was terrific. His boat had twin 250s so we got offshore quickly and maximized fishing time. It started a bit windy...
Jul 28, 2023
4 Hour Trip (AM)
Fishing trip in July
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (75)
+72Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
96%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Recommend this charter
87%
Caught fish
85%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great trip
4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 28, 2025
Caught Barracuda and Grouper. Did not keep the Grouper since it is out of season but a beautiful fish!
Caught Barracuda and Grouper. Did not keep the Grouper since it is out of season but a beautiful fish!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fun Trip!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 14, 2025
My wife and 2 boys had a great trip with Captain Ron. He worked hard to ensure we got plenty of action and kept the boys busy reeling.
My wife and 2 boys had a great trip with Captain Ron. He worked hard to ensure we got plenty of action and kept the boys busy reeling.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Ron
6 Hour Trip on December 30, 2024
Sarasota, Florida
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip with Captain Ron
4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 3, 2023
Captain Ron was terrific. His boat had twin 250s so we got offshore quickly and maximized fishing time. It started a bit windy in the morning and yet the ride was smooth. We trolled which got barracuda and tuna and then when the wind died down switched to live bait. He taught both my kids how to catch live bait on the way out which was and added bonus fishing trip. More tuna, barracuda and some added excitement from some shark activity and massive sea turtles. After all of that, we get back and he shows us how to harvest some incredible tuna filets, trims them to sushi grade looking meat and sends us home with fresh fish and great cooking tips. Best four hours of fishing, hands down.
Captain Ron was terrific. His boat had twin 250s so we got offshore quickly and maximized fishing time. It started a bit windy in the morning and yet the ride was smooth. We trolled which got barracuda and tuna and then when the wind died down switched to live bait. He taught both my kids how to catch live bait on the way out which was and added bonus fishing trip. More tuna, barracuda and some added excitement from some shark activity and massive sea turtles. After all of that, we get back...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing trip in July
4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 28, 2023
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