💥 THE BIGGEST FASTEST BOAT IN THE AREA💥🚨VOTED BEST OF FLORIDA 2022 and 2023🚨Offshore fishing has never been so exciting! Skirtchaser Charters has a brand new fishing machine fully rigged for all types of fishing, different weather conditions, as well as the tournaments. Captain Frank Hutchko has 20 years of experience fishing in New Jersey, Cape Hatteras, West Palm Beach, and finally, John’s Pass.💥

💥Your trip will take place on a 36’ Yellowfin boat. Even though it can take more people, Capt. Frank allows only up to 6 guests, so everybody can fish in comfort. This center console is powered by three 350 HP Suzuki engines that can reach the amazing speed of 72 mph and cruise’s comfortably at 45 mph . She is equipped with Garmin electronics, Carolina fish box and a cooler to keep your drinks cold at all times.💥

💥Once you’re on the boat, Capt. Frank will go through safety briefing and show you how to use EPIRB and the radio. He will let you choose the fishing techniques, but if you’re looking for his advice – go bottom fishing! Once you catch enough fish using this technique, you can always switch to trolling. Capt. Frank will prepare dead bait before the trip, and have live bait ready to go when needed,,no wasting time catching bait here.! .💥

💥You will mostly target Snapper, Grouper, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Tuna, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi. It all depends how far you want to go (which can be up to 150miles offshore) and how long you want to stay on the boat. There is no minimum age limit, but Capt. Frank prefers to take children who are at least 8 years old on longer trips.💥

💥Skirtchaser Charters strives to make your trip the one you’ll talk about for years to come. Take Capt. Frank’s word for it and book your next adventure today!💥



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour hogfish - snapper(PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $1,200
    Start your trip at 1 p.m. and spend the afternoon fishing the productive nearshore waters. You'll target Hogfish, Grunts. Porgies, Triggerfish. Grouper, and more.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour hogfish - snapper (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,200
    4 hour trips are great for the kid and the action is red hot! Snapper, Grouper, Kingfish. You just never know what's going to bite!
  • Private trip
    6 hr winter - hogfish - snapper
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Dec 31
    US $1,300
    October through december 30th. HOGFISH and SNAPPERS. 20 mi trips.
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Grouper/Snapper
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,800
    You will go 25-35 miles out targeting Grouper and Snapper. The trip brings a lot of action.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Offshore Grouper - Snapper
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $2,350
    These 8 hour trips will take you anywhere between 35 and 50 miles offshore. You'll get to fish the deeper, less pressured waters and target Grouper, various species of Snapper, Amberjack, and other bottom dwellers.
  • Private trip
    10 Hr American Red Snapper/Grouper
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,950
    Your main target species on this one are, you guessed it, Red Snapper and Grouper. These bottom-dwellers are some of the best-tasting fish in the ocean. You'll get to venture 50+ miles offshore, giving you the opportunity to fish the less pressured grounds for more keeper-sized fish. This is one of Skirtchaser's most sought-after trips, so be sure to book your trip today. The season opens June 1st!
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip–Red Snapper / Grouper
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $3,500
    This is the trip for all hardcore anglers out there! You will go 100+ miles offshore; targeting the delicious Red Snapper, Grouper, as well as trolling for a variety of pelagics. Bring food and drinks, sunscreen, cameras, hats, or anything that will make your trip more comfortable. Fish on!
  • Private trip
    PULLEY RIDGE TRIP
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    14 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
    US $4,600
    DEEP DROP 450-700 ft Queen snappers - Tilefish - Blackfin Tuna - Scamp grouper - Gag grouper - Wahoo - Warsaw- Black Grouper - Cubera snapper -
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
    Queen Snapper (Caribbean)
    Caribbean Queen Snapper
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FAQs about Skirtchaser Charters – 36’ Yellowfin

Skirtchaser Charters – 36’ Yellowfin offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,200 per group - 4 Hour hogfish - snapper(PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 4 Hour hogfish - snapper (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 6 hr winter - hogfish - snapper (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Grouper/Snapper (6 hours)
  • US $2,350 per group - 8 Hour Offshore Grouper - Snapper (8 hours)
  • US $2,950 per group - 10 Hr American Red Snapper/Grouper (10 hours)
  • US $3,500 per group - 12 Hour Trip–Red Snapper / Grouper (12 hours)
  • US $4,600 per group - PULLEY RIDGE TRIP (14 hours)

When you book a trip with Skirtchaser Charters – 36’ Yellowfin, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well we have 2 livewells onboard for multiple bait
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Skirtchaser Charters – 36’ Yellowfin include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License (We cover all licences and federal p)

Skirtchaser Charters – 36’ Yellowfin offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing (5-20 mi)
  • Offshore Fishing (30-120 + mi offshore )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Skirtchaser Charters – 36’ Yellowfin offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Skirtchaser Charters – 36’ Yellowfin include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Frank Hutchko
Bay Pines, Florida, United States
16 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
77 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2018
Captain Frank has been fishing his whole life. He used to go out on fishing trips with his dad, and the boat captains were pretty much his childhood heroes. That’s what inspired him to become a captain. He loves making his clients happy and letting them see things he’s been seeing his whole life. He had an older captain say to him once “It’s not the size of the fish, it’s the size of the experience that matters.”
Our Team
Becky L.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Yellowfin (Center console) originally built in 2008, and restored in 2023. Powered by 3 350HP Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 47 knots.

Length
36 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
5-20 mi
Offshore Fishing
30-120 + mi offshore
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
we have 2 livewells onboard for multiple bait
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License
We cover all licences and federal p

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
We keep only legal size and limits
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

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No additional fees.
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:

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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
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Excellent
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Jason D.
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5.0 / 5
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Great Captain, Beautiful Boat, Lots of Fish!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour hogfish - snapper(PM) on March 21, 2024
We had a great time fishing with Captain Frank on his awesome boat!  We caught lots of fish, which he cleaned and cut for...
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Phil M.
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   4 Hour hogfish - snapper (AM) on July 13, 2023
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DAVID M.
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3-hour tour

VERIFIED   NEW  3 hr pm hogfish - snappers on April 8, 2024
3-hour tour was perfect for our family. Next time my son and I are going out to the deep water and give the ladies a day of...
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Lowell D.
Goshen, IN
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome time!

VERIFIED   4 Hour hogfish - snapper (AM) on September 14, 2023
We came down from Indiana hoping to have a great time and catch some fish. Captain Frank went above and beyond to make sure...
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Chad S.
Excellent
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Great trip, great fishing.

VERIFIED   4 Hour hogfish - snapper(PM) on March 19, 2024
Captain Frank was very helpful and flexible.  The boat is awesome.  The trip to the fishing grounds was half the fun.  He...
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