First Cast Charters
First Cast Charters
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If you want a first class charter then you should book a trip with First Cast Charters today. Captain Kory Freed and his crew offer fishing trips for anglers of all skill levels. Children and the elderly will love the 4-hour trolling trips, and die-hard anglers will find the 12-hour trips perfect.
Hop on board the 'First Cast', a 41' Morgan sport fishing boat, that can easily fit 12 anglers. During trolling trips, 5 lines will set up and the anglers can take it in turns reeling the catch in. On the longer offshore trips, each angler will have their own rod.
The First Cast has twin 375 HP Caterpillar engines, getting you to the fishing grounds fast. On the trolling trips, you'll stay close to shore and be fishing shortly after setting off. The longer trips will take up to 90 minutes to reach the best fishing grounds.
The boat is fully equipped with navigation and safety equipment, so you can fish with peace of mind. There's a private restroom for your comfort, as well as air-conditioned spaces.
There's a first mate on hand to help you fish. He will work hard for you, so don't forget to tip him after the trip! There is also a live bait tank. Live bait is sometimes prepared before, but you may have to buy live bait on the day.
Depending on which trip you choose, you'll be able to target Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, other Snapper species, Kingfish, Little Tunny, Wahoo, Grouper species, Bull Shark, and many more.
There's no minimum age for children and life vests are provided. Everyone on board is covered by the boat's fishing license and will be using top quality Penn rods and reels. You're welcome to bring a small cooler of your own food and drink – you'll need to keep your energy up! Don't forget to bring layers of clothing, it can get cold out on the water.
Book a trip with First Cast Charters today for an awesome fishing adventure with Capt. Kory. With decades of experience, he will do everything he can to make sure you have a great day fishing.
If you want a first class charter then you should book a trip with First Cast Charters today. Captain Kory Freed and his crew offer fishing trips for anglers of all skill levels. Children and the elderly will love the 4-hour trolling trips, and die-hard anglers will find the 12-hour trips perfect.
Hop on board the 'First Cast', a 41' Morgan sport fishing boat, that can easily fit 12 anglers. During trolling trips, 5 lines will set up and the anglers can take it in turns reeling the catch in. On the longer offshore trips, each angler will have their own rod.
The First Cast has twin 375 HP Caterpillar engines, getting you to the fishing grounds fast. On the trolling trips, you'll stay close to shore and be fishing shortly after setting off. The longer trips will take up to 90 minutes to reach the best fishing grounds.
The boat is fully equipped with navigation and safety equipment, so you can fish with peace of mind. There's a private restroom for your comfort, as well as air-conditioned spaces.
There's a first mate on hand to help you fish. He will work hard for you, so don't forget to tip him after the trip! There is also a live bait tank. Live bait is sometimes prepared before, but you may have to buy live bait on the day.
Depending on which trip you choose, you'll be able to target Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, other Snapper species, Kingfish, Little Tunny, Wahoo, Grouper species, Bull Shark, and many more.
There's no minimum age for children and life vests are provided. Everyone on board is covered by the boat's fishing license and will be using top quality Penn rods and reels. You're welcome to bring a small cooler of your own food and drink – you'll need to keep your energy up! Don't forget to bring layers of clothing, it can get cold out on the water.
Book a trip with First Cast Charters today for an awesome fishing adventure with Capt. Kory. With decades of experience, he will do everything he can to make sure you have a great day fishing.
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We had 5 adults & 2 kids on a 6 hour trip. captain Kory kept us moving to several fishing spots while Jacob stayed busy baiting our hooks, taking fish off & showing us fishing techniques. We caught our limit of red snapper & several other types of fish. We had a good time!!
We had a big group (and lots of friends experienced folks). The captain kept us on the fish/made sure not to waste time fishing where they weren’t biting, and the deck hand hustled to get the fish off quickly and re-bait so we didn’t miss a beat catching more - or me right after another! Cabin was very nice and ac was good and cold. “Kitchen” sink to wash our hands and a bunk room so we could nap on the ride back. Deck was a little crowded for 9 folks, but the deck hand was quick to resolve any tangles (and bird nesting when we messed up the reels lol).
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate that you booked with First Cast Charters PCB and we can’t wait to SEA you again soon! 🎣
We chose First Cast Charters based on the reviews, so I wanted to share our awesome experience as well. Captain Kory and first mate Scott took our group of 4 adults and 6 kids out for a 4 hour inshore trolling trip. We had a very successful trip, catching a total of 13 King Mackeral! First mate Scott was awesome. He was very informative and helpful, ensured the boat was clean throughout the trip (the boat was very clean upon us boarding as well), and answered all of our questions about the area and things to do.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad y’all had a great trip and can’t wait to SEA you again soon!
I booked to take my son on his first deep sea trip for his high school graduation and I carried my father and a couple friends along. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. Both captian and deck hand were extremely nice guys and they put us on a nice catch for the 8hr trip we booked. Definitely would use these guys for my next run!! Y’all bookem and they will get you to where you need to be to hookem!!!! Thanks again guys for your time and service we enjoyed the trip and can’t wait to do it again soon!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We really appreciate it and are so glad you had a great time! We look forward to seeing you again next time!
Cpt. Korey and 1st mate were great with kids. We had 5 kids and 3 adults, everyone was able to land a fish. Make sure to bring proper cloths on cold /windy mornings. They were able put us on some fish ( Spanish makeral) even though the weather was cold. I would recommend them again. book early as they will fill up
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. We love having the kids experience the thrill of catching their first fish!
FAQs about First Cast Charters
- US $825 per group, additional US $30 per person after 6 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore Trolling (AM) (3 hours)
- US $1,200 per group, additional US $40 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) (4 hours)
- US $1,650 per group, additional US $60 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM) (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $60 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) (6 hours)
- US $2,400 per group, additional US $80 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour – Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
- US $3,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (10 hours)
- US $3,600 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 12 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (12 hours)
- Toilet Private toilet
- Air conditioning 3 airconditioners
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (All new Penn gear)
- Live bait
- Lures
- First mate (Custom to tip 15-20%)
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Red)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Little Tunny (False Albacore)
- Shark (Bull)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Triggerfish (Gray)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Captain Kory Freed has been a captain for over 2 decades and has been fishing since he was a young boy. There's nothing better for Capt. Kory than being out on the water and showing his guests a good time. He will do everything he can to help you catch fish and make lifelong memories. He knows the waters of the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City Beach like the back of his hand!
Captain Kory Freed has been a captain for over 2 decades and has been fishing since he was a young boy. There's nothing better for Capt. Kory than being out on the water and showing his guests a good time. He will do everything he can to help you catch fish and make lifelong memories. He knows the waters of the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City Beach like the back of his hand!
Real catches by this captain
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Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
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
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What’s biting in Panama City Beach right now
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)
Spanish Mackerel
Triggerfish (Gray)
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