Back Down 2
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Back Down 2

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(11 reviews)
Map of Destin, FL, United States
U.S. 98
Destin, FL, United States
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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!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4-hr Trip – Trolling (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,400
    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)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $1,400
    This exciting afternoon trip will take you nearshore, trolling for King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Bonito.
  • Private trip
    6-hr Trip – Bottom/Trolling (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,100
    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)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $2,100
    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
    8-hr Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,800
    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)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $3,500
    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)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $4,200
    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
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $4,200
    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
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    24 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    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)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    24 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    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
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 9:00 PM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    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
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Day Trip, starts at 9:00 PM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    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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FAQs about Back Down 2

Back Down 2 offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,400 per group, additional US $140 per person after 6 guests - 4-hr Trip – Trolling (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group, additional US $140 per person after 6 guests - 4-hr Trip – Trolling (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $2,100 per group, additional US $210 per person after 6 guests - 6-hr Trip – Bottom/Trolling (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,100 per group, additional US $210 per person after 6 guests - 6-hr Trip – Bottom/Trolling (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,800 per group, additional US $280 per person after 6 guests - 8-hr Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) (8 hours)
  • US $3,500 per group, additional US $350 per person after 6 guests - 10-hr Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) (10 hours)
  • US $4,200 per group, additional US $420 per person after 6 guests - 12-hr Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) (12 hours)
  • US $4,200 per group, additional US $420 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
  • First Mate (15-20% tips expected)
  • Fishing License
Back Down 2 offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 160 miles)
Back Down 2 offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Back Down 2 include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Captain

Phillip Blackburn
Destin, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
11 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Miller Marine (Sportfishing) originally built in 1989, and restored in 2017. Powered by 2 600HP Detroit Diesel V8 engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 15 knots.

Length
57 ft
Capacity
11 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 160 miles

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
2
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Caught during the trip
Lures
First Mate
15-20% tips expected
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)
Great Trip
Great Trip
Good Times!!
+5
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Hudson H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Phillip

VERIFIED   8-hr Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on July 26, 2023
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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
Overall

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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Wade B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip great staff

VERIFIED   4-hr Trip – Trolling (PM) on October 9, 2023
Tanner the first mate was great working all of the poles with the 7 of us. Captain Phillip did a great job of putting...
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JAY H.
Lubbock, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   6-hr Trip – Bottom/Trolling (AM) on June 13, 2023
Tanner was awesome and had great patience with our kids. Captain put us right on the fish. We will definitely be back. Highly...
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Steven C.
Oklahoma City, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   4-hr Trip – Trolling (PM) on May 25, 2023
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