Come to Tierra Verde, Florida and experience a true fishing adventure on the Eighty! You’ll have lots of fun as you search nearshore and offshore waters along with reefs and wrecks and chase all sorts of prized fish. Captain Rick Zielinski will give you all the help you need so you can have the best possible time on the water. Come along and join him on your next fishing adventure!

You’ll fish from a restored 46’ Bertram sport fishing boat. This spacious and powerful vessel can carry up to 6 guests and is powered by twin 750 HP Detroit 8V92 engines that can have it reach a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots. The boat is wheelchair-accessible, uses all the modern and comprehensive navigation technology, and is equipped with a fighting chair, livewell, and outriggers. Its facilities include a flybridge, kitchen, toilet, shower, and bed. To maximize your comfort, the boat also features air-conditioning, a multimedia system, TV, refrigerator, and an ice-box. Also, a first mate will join your trip to give you any extra help you may need.

There’s a wide choice of species you can go after. To name just a few, you can chase various sorts of Snapper and Grouper, Tuna, Sailfish, and King Mackerel. The techniques you can use to catch them include bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, trolling, and spinning on both light and heavy tackle. You can choose either to keep your catch or release it back to the water. Also, feel free to bring on your trip any kids you want.

Captain Rick takes care of all the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, lures
and fishing licenses. Also, he can clean and fillet your catch for free. You should just bring lunch
before you depart.

Come visit The Eighty and have an unforgettable day on the sea!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,500
    A 5 hour trip starting at 7:00 a.m.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:05 PM
    $1,500
    5 hour afternoon fishing trip
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:05 PM
    $1,700
    6 hour afternoon fishing trip
  • Private trip
    6 hr Morning Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,700
  • Private trip
    8hr All Day
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $2,000
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $2,500
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $2,800
    Spend even more time fishing . You'll start the trip at 7:00 a.m.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
  • Private trip
    2 Day Trip – Double Limits!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    $3,000
    Get a little of everything or a lot of your favorites! Your trip starts at 8:00 a.m. and lasts 30 hours during which you can have a fishing experience of a lifetime. The only things you should bring are the drinks of your choice. This is a 4-person trip.
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FAQs about Eighty Charters

Eighty Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $1,500 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • $1,500 per group - 5 Hour Trip PM (5 hours)
  • $1,700 per group - 6 Hour Trip PM (6 hours)
  • $1,700 per group - 6 hr Morning Trip (6 hours)
  • $2,000 per group - 8hr All Day (8 hours)
  • $2,500 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • $2,800 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
  • $3,000 per day per group - 2 Day Trip – Double Limits! (2 days)

When you book a trip with Eighty Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Eighty Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Eighty Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Eighty Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Eighty Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Meet the Captain

Rick Zielinski
Tierra Verde, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
35 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2021
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Rick is a second-generation angler, fishing from Florida to Alaska and back! Join him and have a memorable trip on the waters around Tierra Verde.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Bertram (Sportfishing) originally built in 1986, and restored in 2017. Powered by 2 750HP Detroit engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots.

Length
46 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (25)
Grant McClure
8 hour Trip with Captain Rick & Hope
8 hour Trip with Captain Rick & Hope
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Craig D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in April

VERIFIED   8hr All Day on April 7, 2023
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Peyton S.
Lithia, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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10 Hour Red Snapper Trip

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip on July 1, 2023
My family and I had an excellent time! Both Capt. Rick and Hope provided quite an experience - and we caught a lot of fish....
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Robert W.
Tampa, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 hour Trip with Captain Rick & Hope

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Tampa Bay on June 4, 2023
Had an amazing time. The boat was great and my 6 person party had plenty of space to relax while we traveled to and from the...
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Kelly M.
Dallas, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5 hour trip with Captain Rick

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on July 2, 2023
Awesome day fishing with Captain Rick and Hope !! Tons of fish and they were wonderful too!! Beautiful boat and perfect day!...
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Joel M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Rick

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip PM on December 3, 2023
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