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Boneafide Charters – 18' Chittum Skiff 

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 Big Pine Key, Big Pine Key, FL 33043, United States–
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Boneafide Charters – 18' Chittum Skiff 

Big Pine Key, FL, United States
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18 ft
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5.0
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Explore the backcountry and mangroves and experience some of the best fishing in the Florida Keys with the help of Boneafide Charters. Your Captain is a passionate angler and can't wait to share his love of fishing with you!

He invites you to spend an unforgettable day aboard his ultra-quiet 18' Hell's Bay skiff that can carry up to two anglers. Fully restored in 2018, it features the latest safety gear, GPS, top-notch 115 HP Mercury engine, live bait tank, and an ice-box.

The captain will take you sight fishing for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, and Redfish. Whether you prefer spin or fly, he will customize your trip according to your fishing desires.

Everything needed for a productive day on the water will be provided free of charge. You'll have state-of-the-art fishing gear at your disposal, including the best tackle, fly fishing rods, live bait, and lures.

You won't have to worry about fishing licenses either – the Captain has that taken care of as well. Bottled water is also covered by the charter, along with fish cleaning and filleting so your catch will be ready for cooking as soon as the trip is over.

Kids of all ages are more than welcome to join the fun so make sure to bring them on an adventure they'll remember for years to come.

Come enjoy the difference in fishing – book a trip with Boneafide Charters!

Explore the backcountry and mangroves and experience some of the best fishing in the Florida Keys with the help of Boneafide Charters. Your Captain is a passionate angler and can't wait to share his love of fishing with you!

He invites you to spend an unforgettable day aboard his ultra-quiet 18' Hell's Bay skiff that can carry up to two anglers. Fully restored in 2018, it features the latest safety gear, GPS, top-notch 115 HP Mercury engine, live bait tank, and an ice-box.

The captain will take you sight fishing for Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, and Redfish. Whether you prefer spin or fly, he will customize your trip according to your fishing desires.

Everything needed for a productive day on the water will be provided free of charge. You'll have state-of-the-art fishing gear at your disposal, including the best tackle, fly fishing rods, live bait, and lures.

You won't have to worry about fishing licenses either – the Captain has that taken care of as well. Bottled water is also covered by the charter, along with fish cleaning and filleting so your catch will be ready for cooking as soon as the trip is over.

Kids of all ages are more than welcome to join the fun so make sure to bring them on an adventure they'll remember for years to come.

Come enjoy the difference in fishing – book a trip with Boneafide Charters!

Zach Stells
Captain
Zach Stells
16 years of experience
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Bonefish
Permit
Snook
Tarpon
+1
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
Flyfishing Lessons/Charter
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 day
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Bonefish
Permit
Snook
Tarpon
+1
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Bonefish
Permit
Snook
Tarpon
+1
US $900
Entire boat: 2 people

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5.0
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5.0
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Fishing Experience

Reviews (1)

  • Darren Goff
    Darren Goff
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2023
    5 trips
    5.0
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    Excellent fly fishing instructor

    Flyfishing Lessons/Charter on January 3, 2025 • 1 adult

    It was windy and I really want to learn better to fly Fish. He was an awesome patient teacher. First we finished for tarpon, which I hadn’t expected to just thought we’re gonna go bonefish. And the tarpon we’re awesome. It was a windy day and he worked hard to find the bonefish, as usual, they can be tricky to find. Zack definitely helped me hold my skills to become a better at casting and placed the where I needed it to go . I always go fishing with Guides when I’m out of town and he’s been one of the best ones I’ve ever worked with. Thanks, Zack.

FAQs about Boneafide Charters – 18' Chittum Skiff

Boneafide Charters – 18' Chittum Skiff offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - Half Day (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Flyfishing Lessons/Charter (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 3/4 day (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Full Day (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Boneafide Charters – 18' Chittum Skiff, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Boneafide Charters – 18' Chittum Skiff include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing license
  • Fly fishing equipment
Boneafide Charters – 18' Chittum Skiff offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Boneafide Charters – 18' Chittum Skiff offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Boneafide Charters – 18' Chittum Skiff include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Permit
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your captain

Zach Stells
Zach Stells
Big Pine Key, Florida, United States
6 Fishing Reports
2 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2015
Fishing charters in the Lower Florida Keys. My name is Capt. Zach Stells. I'm the owner and operator of Boneafide Fishing Charters in the Lower Florida Keys. I have had ad a passion for light tackle and offshore fishing since a young age. I got on the water at a very young and just loved every aspect of angling. Spin, fly, conventional. I just love to put my friends and my family on fish and the passion grew to where I could actually do this for a living which is the greatest job in the world. I'd love to get you out on the water. We offer a variety of charters for every lifestyle and budget. We have 2 boats available. 29ft. SeaVee, 17 Maverick.
Zach Stells
Zach Stells
6
reports
2
reviews
2015
member since
~1h
response
Fishing charters in the Lower Florida Keys. My name is Capt. Zach Stells. I'm the owner and operator of Boneafide Fishing Charters in the Lower Florida Keys. I have had ad a passion for light tackle and offshore fishing since a young age. I got on the water at a very young and just loved every aspect of angling. Spin, fly, conventional. I just love to put my friends and my family on fish and the passion grew to where I could actually do this for a living which is the greatest job in the world. I'd love to get you out on the water. We offer a variety of charters for every lifestyle and budget. We have 2 boats available. 29ft. SeaVee, 17 Maverick.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Cobia
Cobia
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Permit
Permit
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Snook
Snook
Tarpon
Tarpon
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Cobia
Cobia
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • A serene sunset view from the side of a fishing boat, showcasing calm waters and a picturesque sky.
    Darren G.
    Darren G.
    It was windy and I really want to learn better to fly Fish. He was an awesome patient teacher. First we finished for tarpon, which I hadn’t expected to just thought we’re gonna go bonefish. And the tarpon we’re awesome. It was a windy day and he worked hard to find the bonefish, as usual, they can be tricky to find. Zack definitely helped me hold my skills to become a better at casting and placed the where I needed it to go . I always go fishing with Guides when I’m out of town and he’s been one of the best ones I’ve ever worked with. Thanks, Zack.
  • Two anglers enjoying a moment while reeling in a fish during a fishing trip on calm waters.
    Summer flats fishjng has been on fire! Tarpon are plentiful, bonefishing has been great and we have been catching some big permit as well! Book soon to get in on the summers finest fishjng in the backcountry!!!
  • A large game fish leaps dramatically from the open ocean, creating a splash during an active fishing moment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +5
    Great Barracuda
    Summertime fishing in the Florida Keys. This time of year is business as usual. Mahi offshore, muttons, grouper, yellowtail on the wrecks and reefs, tarpon, permit, Cuda on the flats and backcountry. There are so many options for fishing this time of year here in the Florida Keys. Trolling offshore for mahi/dolphin has proven successful this month with scattered weedline and frigates showing the way. Depth has varied from 600 to 1200 depending on the color line and current. Reef fishing has been active with a variety of fish. Yellowjack, yellowtail, snapper and grouper. Live bait with chum. free lining and bottom fishing. Tarpon fishing is the main attraction this month. Whether you’re flyfishing or spin fishing, you’re just about guaranteed to hook up on multiple tarpon. Thick on the shorelines and white sand highways. Artificial and live bait are both providing spectacular hook ups on the tarpon. Looking ahead, the next couple months should be holding this pattern until the end of July.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Amberjack while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Great Barracuda
    Get ready for epic Fishing It’s almost spring and that should make every one of you tingle with excitement. Here in the Florida Keys, that means daisy chaining tarpon, mutton’s, mangroves, lanes on the reef, grouper season opening May 1st, sailfish hook ups daily and the long awaited return of our favorite fish the mahi, dorado, dolphin or whatever you call dinner. This past month we stayed busy inshore placing second in the Lower Keys Cuda Bowl (women’s division) landed a nice amount of cobia south of Key West using live bait, the migratory tarpon are laid up in the backcountry and are eating in the shallow water mangroves. The permit are moving out to deeper water to spawn and the sharks and barracudas are more than plentiful and fun to catch. If you are planning a fishing trip to the Keys, plan on April through July for any kind of epic fishing trip. Offshore, inshore, backcountry or flats. You can be sure to catch your target species and have a blast doing it. It’s prime time for great weather, fun times and great fishing.
  • A large game fish leaps dramatically from the open ocean, creating a splash during an offshore fishing trip.
    UPDATE! TARPON! UPDATE! TARPON! The huge tarpon have arrived here in the lower keys! We are seeing and 100+ lb. tarpon in all areas of the Lower Keys. These are the true migratory trophy fish that people from across the world target year after year. Whether you are a beginner on spin or an expert on fly, Don’t miss out on the most thrilling, adrenaline pumping fishing in the Florida Keys. We are fishing artificials and a variety of colors. Most fish are laid up and getting ready for their annual show in the next couple of months. So, why choose us when looking for a guide here in the Florida Keys? Captain Jason Gabriel has over 20 years experience fishing and guiding here in the Florida Keys, the Bahamas and the entire east coast. He is well seasoned and he also has an off kilter sense of humor that will keep you well entertained. We offer a great experience and our reputation says it all. Our high quality Hell’s Bay flats boat is the mode of transportation. A well built quality boat is just the start of why you should fish with us. It makes a huge difference in your success of catching fish. Quiet, dry and fast. This boat gets you within casting distance and allows you to make that perfect presentation to your fish. 12 o’clock. Cast 20 ft. That’s what we’re talking about. The second great detail that we provide is all new tackle and all upgraded spinning rods and fly rods. Our flys, tackle, boat and rods are new and the best in the industry. We may be priced a few dollars higher than your average charter but we believe you get what you pay for. We are a well established, professional business with a proven track record here in the Florida Keys. Capt. Jason Gabriel has an amazing reputation as one of the best captains and guides in all of the Florida Keys. Do your research and you’ll understand the difference in quality. So, if you have always dreamed of landing that silver king of the sea, we will make your dreams a reality and you’ll have fishing memories to bring back home with you until the next year. Trust us, once you catch your first tarpon, you will be back every year. That’s a fact. Hope to see you soon. Tight lines
  • Leaping billfish bursting from the open ocean in a dramatic fishing action shot.
    They reach weights of over 200lbs, they leap 10′ in the air once hooked, they scream drag off the reel so fast that you’ll think the reel will catch fire, and they school by the hundreds in the Florida Keys. There’s no better excitement on the water than tarpon fishing in the lower Florida Keys! What to expect… Violent strikes 100lb fish aerobatics Drag screaming runs Sore arms after a trip​ ​ ​Who's ready for spring? Who's really ready for fishing for Tarpon this spring? ​We are booking our annual Tarpon trips for late April, May, June ​For our annual Tarpon season. ​
  • An angler proudly displaying a large fish, likely a Kingfish, while out on the water, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Jack Crevalle
    Fall is upon us here in the Lower Florida Keys. That means one thing. Backcountry Fishing. Whether you are an experienced fly angler or a casual angler on spin, you are in for a treat when fishing in the back country waters of the Florida Keys. Surrounded by mangroves and skinny water we call “the flats” it’s a wonderland of fish. Permit, bonefish, sharks, barracuda, redfish and tarpon are more than plentiful in the months of November through January. Come aqua hunt this fall with us. We are outfitted with fly rods, spin rods, bait, tackle, licenses, an 18ft. Hell’s Bay with a new 115 Mercury. Stealthy and gets you close to the fish for that perfect shot. Come experience the backcountry waters of the Florida Keys.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Chittum
Boat type
Skiff
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water
Fishing license
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Big Pine Key to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No min. age, life jackets supplied
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
 PayPal
 Checks
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Big Pine Key right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
BonefishBonefish
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
PermitPermit
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
SnookSnook
TarponTarpon

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