Cpt. Andrew provided everything we needed for a great (first-time) fishing trip. The boat was spotless and powerful as we sped to a spot about 15 miles off the coast of Key West. Andrew was great - friendly, super-knowledgeable and constantly baiting hooks and unhooking fish for us (until my boys figured out how to do it for themselves). We caught and released about 15 12-inch groupers, red snappers, etc., Then, with only 15 minutes left on the trip, my boys hooked and, with Andrew’s help, reeled in a 8-ft. 300-lb bull shark!  It was a 10-minute struggle to bring it in, but an incredible experience that we’ll never forget. We couldn’t recommend Andrew and Hillbilly Hookers any higher. (And his sons, who keep the boat so clean.) We were newbies, but I’m sure more experienced fishermen will be just as pleased.

The best decision we made while in the keys!! First, the boat was amazing and very clean. With 900hp possible, we only used about 200-300 and cut through the ocean like butter! The ride out to deep waters was awesome! Once we got about 1200-1800 feet (10 miles out) we searched for hot spots for mahi. He put us on quite a few of these but wasted no time if he thought they weren’t there! On our way we saw a group of bottlenose dolphins!! When top water wasn’t successful we came to 200ft if water and fished the bottom. Immediately caught 4 different reef fish! My husband even saw a shark bite one catch in half on the way up! Jurassic park style!! Our next catch to reel in was the best part! For an hour and 45 minutes we battled what the guide thinks was a grouper at least 500lbs!! It was so awesome and we are so tired! Though we didn’t get to see it or bring it in the boat, the fight was such a fun experience. He even allowed us to go over our time since the first part was slow.
I wish I could give way more than 5 stars! Amazing people, and we will be back!!!

Captain Andrew and his boat made beautiful morning in Key West perfect! He knew exactly where to put us on fish and we enjoyed moving around to different locations. We learned of some great snorkeling spots and pulled up tons fish! We would highly recommend this trip! Captain Andrew is absolutely awesome, the trip is wonderful and the catch of the day makes a great lunch at the dock restaurant!!!

Captain Andrew was a blast my family and I had so much fun we caught a ton of fish, he showed our boys some new fishing techniques and skills! I would give a million stars if I could. We have been on several charters and I must say this is definitely the best one yet. We will definitely be going back on this charter but going to do a full day next time. So with all that I would definitely recommend using Hillbilly Hooker Charters 100%!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And we also loved the room his boat had, it was the biggest one there you can’t miss it!!!!!

We did the split trip 4 hour charter. There were two other people that came, but it was absolutely wonderful! Andrew and his first mate work incredibly hard to make sure you have the best experience possible! The boat was spacious and clean. They even tried to clean in between fishing spots of things got messy.

Andrew immediately put us on mahi and we were pulling them in for the entire duration of the charter. We were able to keep 15 fish!! (Throw back the small ones per law enforcement) We also hooked a 500+ lb shark! Not something we had planned, but was a fun twist in the trip. 🙂
This was definitely the best fish charter that we have taken.  It is a great outing for any level. They are also very personable. :) We can’t say enough great things about Hillbilly Hookers. We will definitely be back the next time we’re down! Thank you, Andrew!!