Gettin' Tight Charters
Book your next trip with Gettin’ Tight Charters and find out what you’re missing in Big Pine Key. With Captain Todd at the helm, you’re in knowledgeable and experienced hands.
Local species include Amberjack, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Black Grouper, Snowy Grouper, Almaco Jack, Kingfish, Blue Marlin, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, and more if conditions are right.
During the trip, you might be spinning, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Todd also offers kite fishing.
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!
Your trip begins aboard a 30’ Cobia center console with a capacity for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.
There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. It’s customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.
A few items to bring include sunglasses, a hat, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that daydream into a reality, with Gettin’ Tight Charters.
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Reef and offshore
Half Day Trip – Reef & Wreck on February 5, 2025
When we booked, Todd reached out and suggested a better time of day to coincide with the high tide movement. This was a great suggestion and when we arrived at their reef location ballyhoo and large balls of yellowtail swam behind the boat. We caught 23 keepers in 2 hours and a few black grouper. Then Todd got a report of nearby tuna and we took off for some offshore trolling. While we didn't hook into any, Todd and Josie have some wonderful rigs and it would have been a fun and worthwhile fight. Highly recommend Gettin Tight.
When we booked, Todd reached out and suggested a better time of day to coincide with the high tide movement. This was a great suggestion and when we arrived at their reef location ballyhoo and large balls of yellowtail swam behind the boat. We caught 23 keepers in 2 hours and a few black grouper. Then Todd got a report of nearby tuna and we took off for some offshore trolling. While we didn't hook into any, Todd and Josie have some wonderful rigs and it would have been a fun and worthwhile fight....
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Great trip with my dad and son! Would highly recommend!
Full Day Trip – Offshore on July 6, 2025
Our crew and boat were amazing even with fishing conditions that were not the best. We caught a ton of fish and brought back enough mahi and tuna to have our own all you can eat buffet 2 nights in a row! Would highly recommend- Todd and Josie were awesome!
Our crew and boat were amazing even with fishing conditions that were not the best. We caught a ton of fish and brought back enough mahi and tuna to have our own all you can eat buffet 2 nights in a row! Would highly recommend- Todd and Josie were awesome!
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Great Experience
Half day bridge/mangrove island on June 11, 2025
I’ve been fishing in the Keys for 10 years and have not found a Captain who was as attentive to our needs and expectations. We had a great experience, pulled some lines, and were comfortable with the plan and execution the entire time. Cannot recommend them enough! Book and enjoy!
I’ve been fishing in the Keys for 10 years and have not found a Captain who was as attentive to our needs and expectations. We had a great experience, pulled some lines, and were comfortable with the plan and execution the entire time. Cannot recommend them enough! Book and enjoy!
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Amazing time out!
Half Day Trip – Reef & Wreck on March 29, 2025
Water and conditions were not ideal for catching fish but the captain put us in a good spot and caught enough. We even had something bite so hard and fast the line snapped immediately. It was super exciting! Would recommend Captain Todd to everyone! Thank you for the memories!
Water and conditions were not ideal for catching fish but the captain put us in a good spot and caught enough. We even had something bite so hard and fast the line snapped immediately. It was super exciting! Would recommend Captain Todd to everyone! Thank you for the memories!
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Highly recommended!
Half Day Trip – Offshore on June 18, 2025
Todd and Josie run an amazing charter. Extremely responsive prior to the trip. Everything was ready to go when we arrived and they got us onto Mahi quickly on a relatively slow day. We had a blast.
Todd and Josie run an amazing charter. Extremely responsive prior to the trip. Everything was ready to go when we arrived and they got us onto Mahi quickly on a relatively slow day. We had a blast.
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