Never 2 Nauti Fishing – Punta Rassa

Never 2 Nauti Fishing Charters is all about putting people on fish and providing them with an experience they’ll remember. Captain Gerald Hernandez specializes in inshore, flats, back bay, and nearshore fishing. He loves having novices onboard, as he has the chance to teach them the basics and be the person who helped them catch their first fish.

You’ll be fishing from a Pathfinder TRS 2200, newly built in 2020. She’s powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine, that makes it easy to glide swiftly to any destination. The boat also has all the necessary safety and navigational equipment. Capt. Gerald also provides kids life vests but you’ll need to bring one if the child is under 10 years old.

You can target pretty much everything that swims inshore and nearshore: Groupers, Snapper, Redfish, Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, and many more. You can keep anything within regulations and the captain will clean and fillet the catch for you after the trip.

Capt. Gerald uses all spinning reels, so the trips are suitable for all skill levels. He also has both right-hand and left-hand designs. The use of live bait depends on the availability so it can be prepared in advance or caught during the trip.

As he trailers his boat, it’s possible to start the trip from some other location – simply get in touch with the captain and talk through the details.

Never 2 Nauti Fishing Charters runs trips year round. All who are interested in having a great time – hop aboard!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    $500
    For all first-timers out there, there's no better way to start your fishing passion, than with a short morning trip. Your captain will provide all you need for fishing, you just need to make sure to bring your snacks and drinks. Check the pickup details with him and find the best departure point.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    $500
    Bring your family along and have a great afternoon on the water. In case you have kids younger than 10 years old, bring a life jacket for them. The captain will provide your fishing equipment and license. Contact him before the trip to check the meeting spot.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    $700
    Target inshore and nearshore species. As you have more time, you can easily switch from one fishing spot to another. The captain will provide your fishing license and the equipment but you need to bring snacks and drinks for the day.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    $900
    More fishing time means more catch and probably more variety. You'll target all kinds of inshore and nearshore species, such as Snapper, Grouper, Sharks, Flounder, Snook, Redfish. It's so easy when you have a full day ahead!
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FAQs about Never 2 Nauti Fishing – Punta Rassa

Never 2 Nauti Fishing – Punta Rassa offers the following trips to customers:
  • $500 per group, additional $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $700 per group, additional $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Fishing (6 hours)
  • $900 per group, additional $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Fishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Never 2 Nauti Fishing – Punta Rassa, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Never 2 Nauti Fishing – Punta Rassa include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano and Daiwa)
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (I only supply bottle water)
  • Fishing License

Never 2 Nauti Fishing – Punta Rassa offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Never 2 Nauti Fishing – Punta Rassa offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Never 2 Nauti Fishing – Punta Rassa include:
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

About the Captain

Gerald Hernandez
Fort Myers, Florida, United States
ID & License verified
90 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2019
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"I love the water and running a boat on the water. I love showing people how to fish. And for most I love fishing." Captain Gerald was born and raised in the area and he’s been fishing the local waters for 30 years. In 2019 he finally decided to go pro and turn his passion into a career, so he got his captain’s licenses. He specializes in inshore, flats, back bay, and nearshore fishing. He loves teaching kids how to fish and having them experience the great outdoors.

About this listing

Targeted species

Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Pathfinder TRS 2200 (Bay boat) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano and Daiwa
Live Bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
I only supply bottle water
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No min. age policy; bring a life jacket if under 10
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
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3/4 Day of Awesome Fishing

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Fishing on June 17, 2022
Absolutely fun day for myself and teen boys. Capt. Hernandez was professional, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. When the...
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Half a day trip with Captain Gerald

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 7, 2023
The trip with Captain Jerry was excellent. Caught a lot of fish, saw a manatee and dolphins.  Jerry was very knowledgeable...
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A great morning fishing trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 25, 2023
This was our second trip out with Capitan Gerald and we had a great time once again! We caught seven different types of fish...
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 28, 2022
I booked this trip for my husband, father in law, and 8 year old son. They had a great day of fishing catching more than they...
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Half Day fishing with Captain Gerald

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 18, 2023
Very accommodating, very knowledgeable. Very nice boat and all fishing gear was in excellent condition. Fish weren’t biting...
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