Redfish Rascal Charters and Airboating

Based out of St. Marks, Redfish Rascal Charters and Airboating is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Capt. JW aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, popping, and spinning. You’re looking at 4-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, and Seabass, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 22’ Pathfinder boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat features a wireless trolling motor.

Most of these trips take place on the Big Bend Coast of North Florida or adjacent to the pristine seagrass flats encompassed within the Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a productive day on the water.

No need to worry about fishing licenses, as they will be provided and handled by the charter.

You can keep anything you catch, as long as it’s legal to do so.

You’ll find free drinks on the boat for your convenience, but you’re always welcome to pack your own drinks and snacks should you want to.

This is a children-friendly charter, so you’re welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Redfish Rascal Charters and Airboating.



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  • Private trip
    Inshore Charter
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    US $400
    Redfish Rascal Charters and Airboating offer both Inshore and Offshore trips within 9 nautical miles of shore (weather permitting). Redfish Rascal Charters and Airboating are unique in that we offer charters from both a conventional 22’ Bay Boat and an Airboat. Also available are Airboat rides. Each person over 2 will be an addtional $50 each.
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FAQs about Redfish Rascal Charters and Airboating

Redfish Rascal Charters and Airboating offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Charter (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Redfish Rascal Charters and Airboating, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Redfish Rascal Charters and Airboating include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Bottle Water Clients can bring additional beverage)
  • Fishing License (Charter covers licenses )

Redfish Rascal Charters and Airboating offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (Up to 9 miles)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Redfish Rascal Charters and Airboating offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Redfish Rascal Charters and Airboating include:
  • Black Drum
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grunt
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Meet the Captain

JW Padgett
St. Marks, Florida, United States
1 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
Member since October 2022
I am a USCG licensed Captain with 30-plus years of fishing experience in the areas my clients fish. Redfish Rascal Charters and Airboating is a licensed and insured LLC.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grunt Grunt
Seabass (Black) Black Seabass

Boat specs

Pathfinder (Bay boat) originally built in 2004. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha 2020 engine.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Up to 9 miles
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Drinks
Bottle Water Clients can bring additional beverage
Fishing License
Charter covers licenses

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
Client’s Choice or release at time of catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Client’s Choice or release at time of catch

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

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VERIFIED   Inshore Charter on May 14, 2023
JW was great with my two boys and we had a great time! He was very patient, understanding and helpful. My two boys “never...
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