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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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!
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.
Captain Phillip and Chris were absolutely amazing! We’re a family of seven, including two sons with autism, and they went above and beyond to accommodate our entire crew. The Back Down 2 was perfect—spacious, clean, and comfortable. The air-conditioned cabin was a lifesaver, giving us a great place to take breaks and cool down. Even though the water was a bit rough that day, we made the best of it and had a blast. Chris was incredible with our boys—patient, kind, and endlessly helpful. He took the time to teach them how to fish, constantly re-baiting their lines so they could keep having fun without missing a beat. A few of the kids got a little seasick, but thanks to some Dramamine and the relaxed atmosphere, they bounced back quickly. One of our sons, who’s very expressive, kept yelling, “Help! I got another one!” every time he caught a fish. Chris laughed and said, “I wish I had as much fun fishing as this kid!” It was a moment we’ll never forget. By the end of the day, we had caught 70 fish—yes, SEVENTY! It was an unforgettable adventure, and we can’t recommend the Back Down 2 enough for families, especially those with kids or special needs. A truly top-notch experience!
I’m so glad you and your kids had fun! We would love to take your family again.
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.
We had an absolute blast on our 5hr bottom fishing trip (afternoon)! Caught a ton of Vermillion Snapper (great fish tacos), a few Red Snapper, Red Grouper, Bonita, Trigger Fish, and a couple others. Captain Phillip did a great job of putting us on the fish and moving when necessary to avoid the trash fish. Between me and 6 high school boys, we had multiple fish on the line at all times. Our deckhand (Brian) killed it all afternoon and stayed long after all the other deckhands to filet a massive amount of fish. Would highly recommend! -Ty (Dallas, TX)
Thank you so much for fishing with us, if you decide to come again just call us direct, we would love to take you guys!
