Captain Ben’s Charters invites you to spend a day on the "Reel Adventure" fishing the waters of Mississippi and experience the beauty of a bountiful and scenic fishery. Captain Ben will meet you at Gulfport Municipal Marina, pier 6 slip 11, and take you on nearshore or offshore fishing grounds full of all kinds of species you can catch. The captain does his best to provide his guests with a safe, fun, and productive trip. Pick your day, come aboard, and create awesome fishing memories!
Your "Reel Adventure" will take place on a restored 36’ Topaz saltwater fishing boat that can accommodate up to 6 anglers. Powered by twin 330 HP Cummins engines and rigged with comprehensive navigation technology, it will take you to the fishing spots quickly and safely. The "Reel Adventure" uses 33’ outriggers to enhance the trolling fishing experience.
The boat has a stand-up headroom/private toilet as well as V-berths and large dinette. Captain Ben offers accommodations for guests with disabilities (Please call ahead for planning). On certain trips, the cabin area will be air-conditioned.
The target species you can catch include Sheepshead, Bull Redfish, Speckled Trout, King and Spanish Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Shark, Cobia, and Black Drum. Captain Ben provides both light and heavy tackle and the methods for bottom fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, as well as drift fishing. If you want to, you’re free to keep your catch. The chief mate, Ryan, will be on hand to help
you with all parts of the trip. Please remember that your mate works for tips, 15%-20% is Industry standard.
Captain Ben invites your fishing group for a beautiful day on the water, kids are also more than welcome. He’ll provide all the fishing gear, bait, and fishing licenses and offers free cleaning and filleting of the days catch. Just bring your favorite snacks and drinks and you’ll be ready for a "Reel Adventure" you won’t soon forget!
FAQs about Captain Ben's Charters LLC
- $750 per group - 4.5 Hour Trip (4 hours)
- $895 per group - 6.5 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- Toilet Private stand-up headroom
- GPS New Garmin 2022 upgrade
- Fishfinder New Garmin 2022 upgrade with "SideView Technology"
- Bed Forward V-berths
- Live Bait Well
- Refrigerator Your own cooler is suggested
- Outriggers 33'
- Radar New Garmin 2022 upgrade
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First Mate (15-20% tip is customary)
- Fishing License
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (Up to 20 miles offshore (MS territorial waters))
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Drift Fishing
- Black Drum
- Cobia
- Jack Crevalle
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Sheepshead
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
Meet the Captain
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| 65 Customer reviews |
| Response time within an hour |
| Member since February 2022 |
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About this listing
Targeted species
Black Drum
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Boat specs
Topaz (Offshore sport fishing) originally built in 1984, and restored in 2007. Powered by 2 330HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.
Types of fishing
Fishing techniques
Amenities
Trip includes
Cancellation policy
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
Payment
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:
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