Ringmaster Charters
Surf the seas in style with Ringmaster Charters. With the Gulf Stream gushing past Pompano Beach, you’ll have access to a range of delicious and big game fish, giving you a day to remember on the water. Captain John Caselli is a third-generation captain, having fished professionally since 14. He’s fished all over the US and Caribbean, but has settled in Hillsboro Inlet since age 20, and promises to share his knowledge and skills with each customer.
Prepare to be treated in luxury aboard the 53’ Hatteras convertible. Fitted with 3 air conditioners, ample seating inside and outside, and a fridge and ice box, you’re guaranteed the full treatment aboard. Catering can be arranged but feel free to bring your own food and use the kitchen at your leisure. Powered by twin 650 HP Diesel engines, you’ll speed off to the sweetest fishing spots, preparing to meet huge, powerful fish.
The fishing here is close to shore, so don’t expect a long ride. In fact, we are the closest to deep water anywhere in the continental United States. Here you can expect to catch dolphin, wahoo, tuna, sailfish, barracuda, and amberjack to name a few. We do some bottom fishing but because of our sharp drop off don’t expect it to be like the keys or the west coast. We enjoy kite fishing when the conditions are favorable. Trolling is our most commonly used method.
You’re in for a big struggle, whichever you hook, and the first mate will be by your side to give you any assistance you need. Your rewards will be great at the end of the day when the crew cleans and prepares your catch for you to take home and cook. Some fish, such as Shark and Sailfish, will have to be released according to law and also because we like to set high standards to show other operations that healthy releases are the way we can keep our fishery healthy.
Novices and experts alike will love a trip with Ringmaster Charters, so come aboard and see the sea in style!
FAQs about Ringmaster Charters
- US $800 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,600 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- US $1,750 per group - 9 Hour Trip – Tournament (9 hours)
- US $2,000 per group - Full Day Trip–Swordfishing / All In (8 hours)
- Toilet Two fully-functioning WCs
- Air Conditioning
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Tuna Tubes
- Ice Box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano, and more)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (All edible fish will be filled in package)
- Drinks (Water)
- First Mate (20-25% tips are customary)
- Fishing License (We have Allstate and federal licenses included)
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing ( we are closer to deepwater than anywhere in the Continental United States so normally Fishing is only a mile and a half to 5 miles offshore)
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Trolling
- Kite Fishing (Must be informed in advance)
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Bonito
- Cero Mackerel
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Sailfish
- Scorpionfish
- Swordfish
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Tuna (Skipjack)
- Wahoo
Meet the Captain
15 Fishing Reports |
ID & license verified |
166 Customer reviews |
Response time within an hour |
Member since December 2018 |
Angler's Choice |
About this listing
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Boat specs
Hatters 53 (Convertible) originally built in 1977, and restored in 2018. Powered by 2 650HP Detroit DieseL 12V71TI engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 18 knots.
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Cancellation policy
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.
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Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
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: