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First Strike Charters - The Striker

First Strike Charters offer an exceptional and unforgettable service in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Surrounded by white sandy beaches and crystal clear water that the Bahamas offer, you will be welcomed aboard a luxurious yacht and pampered for the duration of your trip. The first class service is provided by Captains Eddie and Kirk, and an experienced certified crew who love to see smiles of satisfaction on their guests’ faces. They will make sure you have everything you need and take you to the best fishing spots.

You will fish aboard the impressive 58 foot Striker Yacht, which was originally built in 1990 and restored in 2015, and can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guest. This beauty is powered by two 620HP Detroit Diesel engines with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots. The yacht comprises 3 state rooms with beds, a kitchen complete with a refrigerator and freezer, a toilet and is air conditioned for your comfort. It also has a GPS, a fishfinder ideal for locating fish, and life jackets for your safety. You will also be able to use a fighting chair, fly fishing, snorkeling equipment, as well as the flybridge. An icebox is readily available for fish you will catch, in order to preserve their freshness until you return to shore.

First Strike Charters will take you on nearshore or offshore trips, depending on the package you chose and the fish you want to catch. On the nearshore trips you can catch Goliath Grouper, King Mackerel, Red Snapper and Wahoo among others available in the local waters. If you are after prize game fish such as Mahi Mahi, Tunas and Blue Marlin, you can go on an offshore deep sea fishing adventure. The crew will help you with the techniques and with landing the big ones aboard, depending on the fish regulations and seasonality. You will be provided with good quality rods, reels and tackle, as well as lures in order to attract and catch the fish of your dreams. The crew will serve drinks.



FAQs about First Strike Charters - The Striker

First Strike Charters - The Striker offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,230 per group, additional US $60 per person after 6 guests - 1/2 Day SportFishing (4 hours)
  • US $1,750 per group, additional US $60 per person after 6 guests - Sport Fishing 6 Hrs (6 hours)

When you book a trip with First Strike Charters - The Striker, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with First Strike Charters - The Striker include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

First Strike Charters - The Striker offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

First Strike Charters - The Striker offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with First Strike Charters - The Striker include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

First Strike Charters
Nassau, Bahamas
22 Customer reviews
Member since October 2016
First Strike Charters provide a first class fishing charter services. Our captains have spent their entire lives in the waters of the Bahamas archipelago, fishing the isles of Eleuthera, Abaco and Bimini among others. They have over 40 years experience each as commercial fishermen, and love to entertain and educate guests. They are also experienced spear fishermen for lobster. Eddie and Kirk both have advanced scuba diving, fire and boat safety training as well as CPR certification.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Striker Yacht (Other) originally built in 1990, and restored in 2015. Powered by 2 620HP Detroit Diesel engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots.

Length
58 ft
Capacity
16 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Kite Fishing
Handline
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
4.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Equipment
Very good
3.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Very good
4.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (3)
6 hours fishing with Captain Durkee and First Strike Charters
6 hours fishing with Captain Durkee and First Strike Charters
6 hours fishing with Captain Durkee and First Strike Charters
Angler rating
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1
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
67%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
67%
Appropriate for children
67%
Satisfied with the boat
67%
Caught fish
67%
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Eric C.
Nassau, Bahamas
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hours fishing with Captain Durkee and First Strike Charters

VERIFIED   Sport Fishing 6 Hrs on June 11, 2019
We had a little mix up a week out from our trip as the original boat we reserved had an issue but Scott from First Strike communicated...
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Jeff M.
Chatham, NJ
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

November fishing trip

VERIFIED   1/2 Day SportFishing on November 23, 2021
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Terry M.
Sugar Land, TX
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   Special 4 hours trip for Terry Mu on July 16, 2021
Went out on a half day trip in shore and deep sea and only caught one 10 inch yellowtail. Not fun for the 10 we had in the...
Terry M. does not recommend First Strike Charters - The Striker
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