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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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4-hr Trip – Trolling (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,200
    Let the captain take you trolling in these bountiful nearshore waters and you won't regret it! Your main targets will include Bonito, King Mackerel, and Spanish Mackerel.
  • Private trip
    4-hr Trip – Trolling (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,200
    This exciting afternoon trip will take you nearshore, trolling for King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Bonito.
  • Private trip
    5hr trip bottom fishing am
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Private trip
    5hr trip bottom fishing am (copy)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Private trip
    5hr trip bottom fishing pm
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Private trip
    6-hr Trip – Bottom/Trolling (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,800
    On this morning trip, the captain will take you trolling or bottom fishing for King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Amberjack, and Bonito. You'll be going 15-20 miles offshore.
  • Private trip
    6-hr Trip – Bottom/Trolling (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,800
    This afternoon 6-hour trip will see you bottom fishing or trolling for Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Amberjack, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Bonito 15-20 miles from the coast.
  • Private trip
    7hr trip bottom fishing am
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,100
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Private trip
    7hr trip bottom fishing pm
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,100
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Private trip
    8-hr Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,400
    On this 8-hour trip, you'll be focusing on bottom fishing or trolling up to 20-25 miles from the coast. The main stars of your trip will include Triggerfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Bonito, Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Amberjack, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Grouper.
  • Private trip
    10-hr Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,000
    Ready to spend 10 hours trolling or bottom fishing for some of the most prestigious local species? The captain will take you up to 25-30 miles offshore in pursuit of Amberjack, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Grouper, Triggerfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Bonito, Red Snapper, and Vermillion Snapper.
  • Private trip
    12-hr Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,600
    This trip will involve bottom fishing or trolling for Triggerfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Bonito, Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Amberjack, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Grouper up to 30-40 miles from the coast.
  • Private trip
    12-hr Trip – Offshore Big Game
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,600
    This 12-hour trip will entail big game fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi up to 30-40 miles offshore.
  • Private trip
    24-hr Trip – Swordfish
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    24 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 11 persons
    US $5,500
    On this exciting 24-hour trip, you'll be trolling for Marlin, Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, and then switching to some nighttime drifting for Swordfish.
  • Private trip
    24-hr Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    24 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Price for up to 11 persons
    US $6,000
    This exciting 24-hour trip will see you bottom fishing or trolling for Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Amberjack, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Triggerfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Bonito, and Grouper. Two-day limit.
  • Private trip
    Two-Day Trip – Big Game Tuna
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Day Trip, starts at 9:00 PM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Price for up to 11 persons
    US $9,500
    The captain will take you up to 120 miles out near the oil rigs targeting Yellowfin Tuna on this adventurous 2-day trip. You'll also be trolling for Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and do some night fishing for Swordfish.
  • Private trip
    Three-Day Big Game Tuna Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    3 Day Trip, starts at 9:00 PM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Price for up to 11 persons
    US $11,000
    Trolling for Marlin, Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi and Nighttime drifting for Swordfish. Going to oil rigs for yellow fin tuna! roughly 130 miles
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (9)
Best trip ever!!
Great Trip
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Angler rating
17
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Jarrett H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best trip ever!!

VERIFIED   6-hr Trip – Bottom/Trolling (AM) on August 17, 2024
Crew couldn’t have been more accommodating, fishing was amazing!  They put us right on the fish, we wanted to catch a shark...
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Trevor H.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   4-hr Trip – Trolling (PM) on August 6, 2024
The crew was very courteous and helpful. My two boys loved it. They caught more fish than I did! Lol! Would definitely recommend...
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Harry S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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First time experience

VERIFIED   4-hr Trip – Trolling (PM) on October 7, 2024
I asked and the captain and crew came through. The grandkids got to experience deep sea fishing. They all caught fish and had...
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Paul L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time fishing!

VERIFIED   4-hr Trip – Trolling (PM) on December 23, 2023
We took a 4 hour trip on 12/23/23. Decided early in the morning. Contacted Backdown and received confirmation of our trip....
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Justin B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
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Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED   4-hr Trip – Trolling (PM) on August 10, 2024
Captain Phillips and Brian were very professional in helping us catch a lot of redfish!
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FAQs about Back Down 2

Back Down 2 offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 4-hr Trip – Trolling (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 4-hr Trip – Trolling (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 6 guests - 5hr trip bottom fishing am (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 6 guests - 5hr trip bottom fishing am (copy) (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 6 guests - 5hr trip bottom fishing pm (5 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $180 per person after 6 guests - 6-hr Trip – Bottom/Trolling (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $180 per person after 6 guests - 6-hr Trip – Bottom/Trolling (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,100 per group, additional US $210 per person after 6 guests - 7hr trip bottom fishing am (7 hours)
  • US $2,100 per group, additional US $210 per person after 6 guests - 7hr trip bottom fishing 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)

When you book a trip with Back Down 2, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet 2
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Back Down 2 include:
  • 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 )

Back Down 2 offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 160 miles)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Back Down 2 offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Back Down 2 include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Sailfish
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Phillip Blackburn
Destin, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
21 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2018
"Back Down 2" is owned and operated by Captain Phillip Blackburn. An avid angler, he grew up freshwater fishing in Tennessee with his father and brother. Capt. Phillip has almost two decades of experience, mastering the cast fishing out of Destin. He started his own charter business with his wife Jody. She is a patient and knowledgeable partner who helps Phillip run the company. An experienced angler, Jody caters to their guests' needs and always works hard to provide an excellent service. Capt. Phillip's biggest success is his family and his clients.
Our Team
Phillip B.
Captain

The fish you can target

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
11 persons
Boat length
57 ft
Year built
1989
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Miller Marine
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Detroit Diesel V8
Powered by
2 x 600HP
Max cruising speed
15 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 160 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
2
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

What’s included in the trip price

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

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
We take any age children
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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