Back Down 2
Back Down 2
Ready to experience fishing in the timeless waters of legendary Destin, Florida from a unique perspective? Fishing aboard the 'Back Down 2' is more than a fishing trip – it's an unforgettable adventure!
The Back Down 2 is an impressive 57' Miller Marine offshore sportfishing boat, freshly restored in 2017. Thanks to its fully air-conditioned luxurious interior and a large deck, it can cater to up to 6 anglers fishing at the same time in maximum comfort and style.
This fishing machine is powered by twin Detroit Diesel V8 engines, 600 HP each. It features a flybridge, two restrooms with showers, two bedrooms with enough sleeping room for eight passengers, and a kitchen. You'll also find top-notch fishing gear and amenities on this beauty – from outriggers and downriggers to a fighting chair, live bait tank, and ice-boxes.
The Back Down 2 is perfect for both overnight Marlin and Tuna expeditions and family-friendly day charters. Depending on your preferences and the targeted species, Captain Phillip Blackburn can take you anywhere from 15 to up to 160 miles offshore. On the menu will be many interesting species, such as Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Swordfish, Mahi, Red Snapper, Cobia, Kingfish, and many others.
The captain will provide top professional gear, live bait (caught during the trip), lures, and licenses. All you have to do is show up and land your personal best!
Ready to experience fishing in the timeless waters of legendary Destin, Florida from a unique perspective? Fishing aboard the 'Back Down 2' is more than a fishing trip – it's an unforgettable adventure!
The Back Down 2 is an impressive 57' Miller Marine offshore sportfishing boat, freshly restored in 2017. Thanks to its fully air-conditioned luxurious interior and a large deck, it can cater to up to 6 anglers fishing at the same time in maximum comfort and style.
This fishing machine is powered by twin Detroit Diesel V8 engines, 600 HP each. It features a flybridge, two restrooms with showers, two bedrooms with enough sleeping room for eight passengers, and a kitchen. You'll also find top-notch fishing gear and amenities on this beauty – from outriggers and downriggers to a fighting chair, live bait tank, and ice-boxes.
The Back Down 2 is perfect for both overnight Marlin and Tuna expeditions and family-friendly day charters. Depending on your preferences and the targeted species, Captain Phillip Blackburn can take you anywhere from 15 to up to 160 miles offshore. On the menu will be many interesting species, such as Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Swordfish, Mahi, Red Snapper, Cobia, Kingfish, and many others.
The captain will provide top professional gear, live bait (caught during the trip), lures, and licenses. All you have to do is show up and land your personal best!
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Melissa Jackson5.0VerifiedGreat Family Fishing Trip!
5 Hour – Bottom Fishing Trip on November 5, 2025 • 7 adults • 2 childrenWe had a great time fishing on the Back Down 2! We had 7 family members ranging from 4years old to 72 and everyone had a great time! While we didnt catch anything we could keep (im sure this is common in the off season), we did catch over 60 fish and our kids were thrilled with the day which was our main focus. A wildlife biologist joined our trip to tag fish and that was another cool aspect. He and the first mate were very knowledgeable and helpful. We have a very chatty 7 year old with lots of questions and they both took time to talk with him and answer questions. We hope to visit Destin again in the future and would definitely book this same charter to fish again.
Samantha Simpson5.0VerifiedFun Experience
4 – hr Trip – Trolling - 12:00 PM on July 15, 2026 • 10 adults • 2 childrenWe had a fun day on the water! It was half of our groups first time to go deep sea fishing and second time for the other half. I got the time wrong and we were an hour late. The captain was very nice and understanding about that. We were able to keep 10 fish, some were out of season or we would of had more. The boat was the perfect size for our group of 10!
Steven Lund5.0VerifiedGreat trip and lots of fish!!
5 Hour – Bottom Fishing Trip - 6:00 AM on June 10, 2026 • 7 adultsCaptain Phillip and Jason did a great job handling our group of 7. Everyone caught multiple fish and we almost caught our daily limit of Red Snapper. Everyone in our party had a great experience and we would definitely recommend booking your charter with Captain Phillip and Backdown 2.
Corey Freeman5.0VerifiedGreat time with a great crew!
5 Hour – Bottom Fishing Trip on June 27, 2026 • 7 adultsOnly went for a 6 hour trip and these guys didnt disappoint! We got on some good snapper, mahi, and even picked up a nice Cobia! Jason, the deckhand , was exceptional and was a key player in helping land the big Cobia. I highly recommend these guys!
Chelsey Haynes5.0VerifiedThe best!
4 – hr Trip – Trolling - 12:00 PM on June 25, 2026 • 8 adults • 6 childrenThese guys were great with my kids! Very patient with us on our first trip and we'll definitely book again with them
John Gilliam5.0VerifiedGreat time!!
4 – hr Trip – Trolling on May 26, 2026 • 7 adultsFirst time fishing offshore and we had a great time!!
Anthony Mireles5.0VerifiedPulled out the secret spot at the end, to get our fish count up!
7 Hour – Bottom Fishing Trip on June 7, 2026 • 9 adults • 3 childrenSolid captain and first mate!
James Mccray5.0VerifiedJuly fishing trip
5 Hour – Bottom Fishing Trip - 1:00 PM on July 2, 2026 • 3 adults- Mae Turner5.0Verified
Fishing with Phillip
6 – hr Trip – Bottom/Trolling on June 2, 2026 • 8 adults • 4 children 
Matthew Keister5.0VerifiedAwesome fishing charter
5 Hour – Bottom Fishing Trip - 6:00 AM on April 14, 2026 • 9 adults • 2 childrenWe were on fish fast and often. The deck hand Jason was awesome and managed 6 people catching fish without a beat. Great time overall.
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We had a great time fishing on the Back Down 2! We had 7 family members ranging from 4years old to 72 and everyone had a great time! While we didnt catch anything we could keep (im sure this is common in the off season), we did catch over 60 fish and our kids were thrilled with the day which was our main focus. A wildlife biologist joined our trip to tag fish and that was another cool aspect. He and the first mate were very knowledgeable and helpful. We have a very chatty 7 year old with lots of questions and they both took time to talk with him and answer questions. We hope to visit Destin again in the future and would definitely book this same charter to fish again.
Thank you for fishing with is Melissa, im glad you guys had a good time. Thank you for the nice review also! Look is up next time your in town, and you can call us direct if you book again.
We had a fun day on the water! It was half of our groups first time to go deep sea fishing and second time for the other half. I got the time wrong and we were an hour late. The captain was very nice and understanding about that. We were able to keep 10 fish, some were out of season or we would of had more. The boat was the perfect size for our group of 10!
Thank you so much for fishing with us!
Captain Phillip and Jason did a great job handling our group of 7. Everyone caught multiple fish and we almost caught our daily limit of Red Snapper. Everyone in our party had a great experience and we would definitely recommend booking your charter with Captain Phillip and Backdown 2.
thanks for fishing with us, we enjoyed it!
Only went for a 6 hour trip and these guys didnt disappoint! We got on some good snapper, mahi, and even picked up a nice Cobia! Jason, the deckhand , was exceptional and was a key player in helping land the big Cobia. I highly recommend these guys!
thanks for fishing with us if yall come again just call is direct.
These guys were great with my kids! Very patient with us on our first trip and we'll definitely book again with them
Thank you Chelsey for fishing with us, looking forward to next time!
FAQs about Back Down 2
- US $1,500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 6 guests - 5 Hour – Bottom Fishing Trip (5 hours)
- US $1,500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 6 guests - 5 Hour – Bottom Fishing Trip - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $1,500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 6 guests - 5 Hour – Bottom Fishing Trip - 6:00 AM (5 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $180 per person after 6 guests - 6 – hr Trip – Bottom/Trolling (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $180 per person after 6 guests - 6 – hr Trip – Bottom/Trolling - 1:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $2,100 per group, additional US $210 per person after 6 guests - 7 Hour – Bottom Fishing Trip (7 hours)
- US $2,100 per group, additional US $210 per person after 6 guests - 7 Hour – Bottom Fishing Trip - 1:00 PM (7 hours)
- US $2,400 per group, additional US $240 per person after 6 guests - 8-hr Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) (8 hours)
- US $3,000 per group, additional US $300 per person after 6 guests - 10-hr Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) (10 hours)
- US $3,600 per group, additional US $360 per person after 6 guests - 12-hr Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) (12 hours)
- US $3,600 per group, additional US $360 per person after 6 guests - 12-hr Trip – Offshore Big Game (12 hours)
- US $5,500 per group - 24-hr Trip – Swordfish (24 hours)
- US $6,000 per group - 24-hr Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (PM) (24 hours)
- US $9,500 per day per group - Two-Day Trip – Big Game Tuna (2 days)
- US $11,000 per day per group - Three-Day Big Game Tuna Fishing (3 days)
- Toilet 2
- Air conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Caught during the trip)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included when we get back to the dock)
- First mate (15-20% tips expected)
- Fishing license (All fishing licenses are included with the trip and cover all guests )
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Up to 160 miles)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Deep sea fishing
- Barracuda (Great)
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Jack Crevalle
- Little Tunny (False Albacore)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Sailfish
- Swordfish
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
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