Hayden Express Charters 

If you’re considering booking with Hayden Express, DO IT! We had a mix of experienced anglers and complete first timers, and Captain Ralph and Mate Mason made the entire experience incredible from start to finish. The fishing was unbelievable. Both kids had already put over 20 fish in the bucket before 8 a.m.! Watching them reel in fish after fish and seeing how excited they were is something we’ll never forget. Mason deserves a special shoutout. He was knowledgeable, patient, incredibly helpful, and genuinely went above and beyond with the kids. You could tell he wanted them to have the best experience possible, and he absolutely made that happen. Captain Ralph was just as fantastic. His years of experience and knowledge of the area really show. He knew exactly where to take us and made the whole day feel easy, fun, and memorable. There are plenty of charters to choose from, but I am SO glad we chose Hayden Express. We would book with Captain Ralph and Mason again in a heartbeat. This wasn’t just a great day of fishing. It was one of those experiences our kids will be talking about for years. Truly a memory of a lifetime for our family!

Captain Ralph was great, and First Mate Mason was knowledgeable, helpful, and wonderful with the kids. They encouraged us to get involved and showed us exactly what to do. We had an amazing four-hour fishing trip and caught 32 Spanish mackerel, two albacore, and 22 flounder—although none of the flounder were large enough to keep. The boat was clean and comfortable, and we enjoyed motoring out beneath the Marc Basnight Bridge. It was a fantastic experience for the entire family!

After two straight years of disappointing fishing trips and even having another charter cancel on us because of the weather, booking with Hayden Express completely turned things around. Captain Ralph and Mason were absolutely amazing from start to finish. We headed out, and at first I started getting a little worried because we weren't catching anything. That didn't last long! Captain Ralph quickly found the fish, and before we knew it, we were reeling them in nonstop. Several times we had all four lines hooked up at once, with a couple of double-ups! Mason worked tirelessly, running from one rod to the next, helping bring fish in, resetting the lines, and then turning right back around because someone was yelling, "Fish on!" again. His energy and hard work kept the action going all day. Captain Ralph and Mason made the trip unforgettable for our group of three adults and three teens. They also made six other people very happy when we got home with plenty of fresh fish to share! The Hayden Express is an incredible boat, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for a first class fishing charter, I highly recommend Captain Ralph and Mason. We'll definitely be booking another trip with Hayden Express the next time we come back down!

We booked our time with Capt. Ralph the night before because our plans changed last minute. we arrived on time and the crew was ready to go. Within minutes they had us on spanish mackerel and blue fish. We fished for 6 hours and while it wasnt all screaming reels, my son and I had a good time. We’ve used the same charter for years but I’d be happy to fish with Hayden Express Charters any time! very professional and personable with both my 15 year old son and myself. We had a great time!

We had such a wonderful trip with Captain Ralph and his deckhand, Mason. They are a super personable and knowledgeable pair. Both of them were great with our 6-year-old son, but Mason literally made his trip! Mason was so attentive and made absolutely sure he felt like HE was the one reeling in the sharks! Boat was incredibly clean and the air-conditioned cabin was a really nice feature. Thanks again guys- we will see you next summer for a LONGER trip!