The Finest Kind is a luxury, custom-built 53’ G&S sportfisher powered by twin 500hp Scania continuous-duty marine diesels, accommodating up to 22 passengers per trip. The air-conditioned interior includes a bathroom with shower, and the dining area is furnished with a microwave, refrigerator, and freezer. For your entertainment, the vessel also features satellite TV, Starlink, and a stereo system.

For navigation and fishing, The Finest Kind is equipped with premium electronics, including Furuno Color Fishfinder, Furuno 96NM Radar, Furuno TZTouch2 GPS/Chartplotter, Furuno SSB, Nobeltec TimeZero high-resolution bottom charting, FLIR thermal night vision, Simrad sonar, and dual VHF radios. Sleeping facilities can accommodate up to 8 fishermen for overnight trips. The boat is conveniently docked at HarborWalk Marina in Destin, Florida.

Capt. Jason Mikel, a 4th-generation fisherman, specializes in larger groups and tailoring trips to each guest’s angling preferences, whether bottom fishing, offshore trolling, or a relaxed family excursion. Whether you’re a novice, a seasoned angler, or simply someone who enjoys time on the water, the crew will ensure you leave the dock fully satisfied.

The Finest Kind offers a variety of customizable charter options. Trips can include bottom fishing for Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Triggerfish, and more, trolling for Kingfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and Marlin, or a combination of both. Short 4–6 hour trips are ideal for novice anglers or those on a budget, with morning and afternoon departures to fit any vacation schedule. Extended 8–10 hour trips allow avid anglers to target larger game fish, while 12–18 hour excursions cater to deep-sea enthusiasts, typically combining deep-water bottom fishing with bluewater trolling for a variety of pelagic species.