Recess Fishing Charters– Pathfinder
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Looking to escape the stress of city life for a day? Trying to think of a fun and engaging activity for the entire family on your upcoming vacation? How do you feel about accomplishing all that, while also catching a wide variety of some of the most prized fish species that are present in this area throughout the year? Recess Sport Fishing is here to allow you to do exactly that – combine quality family time, relaxing in nature with the thrill and variety of Jacksonville fishing!
Captain Frank Cole fishes from a 24' Pathfinder bay boat, powered by a powerful, 300 HP Yamaha outboard. It's capable of speeds of up to 50 knots, which means you'll be wasting no time getting to any fishing spot that you're planning on visiting that day. The onboard electronics include all the equipment you would expect from a modern fishing boat such as a GPS, radio, and fishfinder. You'll also find all the necessary safety equipment, a wireless trolling motor, downriggers, and a live bait tank.
The variety of fishing grounds types and species present in the area means you'll be able to target a wide variety of fish using an entire spectrum of techniques. This makes for a great opportunity for novices, children as well as anglers new to the area who want to quickly get acquainted with local fishing and Jacksonville area's beautiful ecosystem.
Included in the price of the trip is all the fishing gear you could need, live bait and artificial lures, your fishing license, as well as water and sports drinks. The only things you need to bring with you are any snacks you'd like, some sunscreen and sunglasses, and you'll be ready to start your adventure!
Looking to escape the stress of city life for a day? Trying to think of a fun and engaging activity for the entire family on your upcoming vacation? How do you feel about accomplishing all that, while also catching a wide variety of some of the most prized fish species that are present in this area throughout the year? Recess Sport Fishing is here to allow you to do exactly that – combine quality family time, relaxing in nature with the thrill and variety of Jacksonville fishing!
Captain Frank Cole fishes from a 24' Pathfinder bay boat, powered by a powerful, 300 HP Yamaha outboard. It's capable of speeds of up to 50 knots, which means you'll be wasting no time getting to any fishing spot that you're planning on visiting that day. The onboard electronics include all the equipment you would expect from a modern fishing boat such as a GPS, radio, and fishfinder. You'll also find all the necessary safety equipment, a wireless trolling motor, downriggers, and a live bait tank.
The variety of fishing grounds types and species present in the area means you'll be able to target a wide variety of fish using an entire spectrum of techniques. This makes for a great opportunity for novices, children as well as anglers new to the area who want to quickly get acquainted with local fishing and Jacksonville area's beautiful ecosystem.
Included in the price of the trip is all the fishing gear you could need, live bait and artificial lures, your fishing license, as well as water and sports drinks. The only things you need to bring with you are any snacks you'd like, some sunscreen and sunglasses, and you'll be ready to start your adventure!
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We had an awesome experience from start to finish. Cap did a great job coaching us on the proper techniques, making sure everyone felt comfortable and knew exactly what to do. His guidance really helped, and we were able to almost max out for the day, which made the trip even more exciting. On top of that, Cap showed us a few secret spots that made the experience feel even more special. You can tell he knows the area well and genuinely wants everyone to have a great time. Overall, it was a fun, memorable, and well-run experience. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great time on the water!
Thanks, Sergey. You're always welcome!
Right from the moment we dropped our lines in the water we were on Tarpin. Then in the afternoon we moved on to Shark. never expectsd to get both which was amazing!
Was a pleasure having you on board. You guys did a great job battling some big fish! Looking forward to the videos !
we went for bull reds, they weren’t cooperating but we hooked into a Tarpon that was on some bucket lists! Lifetime memories made.
Yeah, we're a bit early for the bull redfish but the tarpon are here and you guys made the most of it! Hooked 3, jumped 2 and landed 1 nice un! And, no fishing trip would be complete without a Toadfish!!! LOL!!! Looking forward to our next trip. Be well, boys!
Captain Frank Cole gave us one of the best fishing days we’ve ever had! From start to finish, everything was smooth, professional, and fun. His knowledge of the area, patience, and passion for fishing really stood out. We caught a great variety of fish and felt like we were in expert hands the entire time. The boat was clean, well-equipped, and comfortable, and Frank made sure everyone—from beginners to seasoned anglers—had a great time. Highly recommend booking with Captain Frank Cole if you’re looking for a top-tier offshore fishing adventure. We’ll definitely be back! 🎣🔥
Frank was a really nice guy and we had great conversation although several times he brought up the importance of him being tipped and he would talk about how other people wouldn’t leave tips. We felt very pressured and didn’t feel that this should’ve even been brought up during a conversation with a customer. Second of all when we started to fish, there were three of us. Frank only put two poles out so we had to keep sharing two poles between the three of us. It should be noted that there were extra bowls with the same equipment available, but they just weren’t used.
Good afternoon, Jack. I'm sorry this reflects your takeaway from our trip. I, respectfully, have a different recollection. Yes, I had 8 outfits onboard all specifically rigged for flounder fishing and we pretty much used every one of them. Each you had your own rod and I would provide another fod as I had to rerig after catching a fish or getting hung up. You all developed good feel for a flounder bite with my coaching and all caught together over 15 flounder with 12 keepers. My comments about tipping were prompted by the fact that I spent over an hour and a half filleting fish. I was thrilled to do so and sent you home with 2 full one gallon bags of flounder fillets. By any standards, we had a good trip. Im sorry your recollection is different.
FAQs about Recess Fishing Charters– Pathfinder
- US $475 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Jetty Fishing (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Nearshore Kingfishing Trip (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Bull Redfish (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Creeks (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Sheepshead (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - Speckled Trout Float Rigs (6 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Nearshore Kingfishing Trip (6 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Tarpon and Shark (6 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Whether or not we catch live bait depends on the target species. If live bait is purchased, it is included in the overall price.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (I will clean all catch upon return to the Marina. I pack in zip locks with ice to travel. All included.)
- Drinks (Water and Sports Drinks)
- Fishing license (Yes, my license covers all anglers. )
- Fly fishing equipment
- Inshore fishing (St. Johns River and Intracoastal Waterway Creeks)
- Nearshore fishing (Beach out to 25 miles)
- Backcountry fishing (Tributaries of St. Johns River)
- Light tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Black Drum
- Cobia
- Flounder
- Jack Crevalle
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Little Tunny (False Albacore)
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
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