Don't Panic Sport Fishing - 42' Sportfish
Don't Panic Sport Fishing - 42' Sportfish
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Don't Panic Sportfishing of Pompano Beach, FL is your go to offshore sportfishing charter company. If you're ready to try fishing in the active waters of South Florida, off of Pompano Beach, we've got you covered aboard Don't Panic. Whether you're an experienced angler looking for that next trophy catch or a family with children, Don't Panic Sportfishing will cater to your needs. With Captain Ron at the helm and 1st Mate Damian, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience. Children are welcome, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! . And you can't go wrong with bringing snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!
Your trip begins aboard a 42' Offshore sport fisher that is fully equipped with all top of the line tackle and tournament quality gear and everything you need for a productive day on the water. You'll find tournament rated rods, reels, and tackle, along with lures, waiting for you. Alcohol is welcome to drink in moderation, but it must be in cans, there is no glass bottles allowed on the boat.
Local species include Wahoo, Great Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Blackfin and Skipjack Tuna, Bonita, Sailfish, Bull, Hammerhead and Tiger Sharks, Cobia, Amberjack, the occasional Marlin, Swordfish, and more if you cast your line at the right time of year. We are agents for Grays Taxidermy and can offer you discounts to have your trophy catch mounted and memories of a lifetime.
A First Mate will be on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates often work for tips and offering them a 15–20% tip is customary.
The charter boat covers your fishing license for the day, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask Captain Ron.
Don't Panic Sportfishing of Pompano Beach, FL is your go to offshore sportfishing charter company. If you're ready to try fishing in the active waters of South Florida, off of Pompano Beach, we've got you covered aboard Don't Panic. Whether you're an experienced angler looking for that next trophy catch or a family with children, Don't Panic Sportfishing will cater to your needs. With Captain Ron at the helm and 1st Mate Damian, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience. Children are welcome, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! . And you can't go wrong with bringing snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!
Your trip begins aboard a 42' Offshore sport fisher that is fully equipped with all top of the line tackle and tournament quality gear and everything you need for a productive day on the water. You'll find tournament rated rods, reels, and tackle, along with lures, waiting for you. Alcohol is welcome to drink in moderation, but it must be in cans, there is no glass bottles allowed on the boat.
Local species include Wahoo, Great Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Blackfin and Skipjack Tuna, Bonita, Sailfish, Bull, Hammerhead and Tiger Sharks, Cobia, Amberjack, the occasional Marlin, Swordfish, and more if you cast your line at the right time of year. We are agents for Grays Taxidermy and can offer you discounts to have your trophy catch mounted and memories of a lifetime.
A First Mate will be on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates often work for tips and offering them a 15–20% tip is customary.
The charter boat covers your fishing license for the day, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask Captain Ron.
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Our second year in a row—and always special when you get to fish with your wife and daughters. Captain Ron and First Mate Angel were outstanding. When the seas got rough (at least for us), Captain Ron did a great job making everyone feel comfortable, and Angel was right there with great advice—no one got sea sick. They also put us on the fish—we caught a wahoo, 4 blackfin tunas, and a bonita. They even recommended The Cove to have our fresh catch prepared, and it did not disappoint. The tuna nachos, wahoo fish tacos, and wahoo entrée were all amazing. The boat is amazing too—plenty of space and a great cabin to hang out in and stay out of the weather when needed. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great fishing trip with a crew you can trust.
Derek, thank you for the great review and coming back fishing with us again this year. It’s a pleasure seeing you and great job on catching some awesome fish. Hope to see you again next year. 
Booked a morning charter with 3 friends and had a fantastic time with Capt. Lucas and John. They were well organized and very knowledgeable about the Mahi we were fishing for. John did an excellent job keeping the lines rigged up, knew exactly when the fish were jumping, and made sure we had a catch to take home with us. They were super friendly and a pleasure to spend the morning with. Would absolutely book Don’t Panic Sport-fishing again.
Ben thank you so much for the great review and it was a pleasure having you guys out catching fish with us. After seeing the picture on the grill, I can’t believe you didn’t invite me over. Lol. Hope to have you guys back out there. 
For someone who lives further up the coast, it is wild to troll in the Gulfstream within sight of the shore. It was a slow morning but that did not mean the captain and mate weren’t working hard to make the most of it for our boys. We ended up bringing a blacking tuna, a Bonita, and a kingfish into the cooler. The music selection helped set the tone. I loved fishing to the tunes. We even got a great recommendation for a restaurant that could cook our catch.
4 hour trip and a rainy morning, but deckhand John and Captan Lucas got us on fish. John was incredivly knowledgeable and took time to explain various fishing techniques. He is passionate about fishing and we all had an awesome time! He got my mom and wife on some fish and guided them through the whole catch.
Patrick thank you for the great review and fishing with us. Looking forward to having you back in the future.
had a great time with Captain Ron and Damien. Took a minute to catch anything, but we each caught a fish. Conditions were perfect to be on the water just enjoying boating. We had 13-59 year olds on the boat…everyone had a great time.
FAQs about Don't Panic Sport Fishing - 42' Sportfish
What are the trip rates for Don't Panic Sport Fishing - 42' Sportfish?
- US $800 per group - 3 Hour Sport Fishing Late Afternoon (3 hours)
- US $800 per group - 3 Hour Sport Fishing Noon (3 hours)
- US $850 per group - Half Day Sport Fishing ( start) (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - Half Day Sport Fishing ( start) - 8:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - Half Day Sport Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,050 per group - 5 Hour Sport Fishing (AM) (5 hours)
- US $1,050 per group - 5 Hour Sport Fishing (PM) (5 hours)
- US $1,250 per group - 6 Hour Sport Fishing (6 hours)
- US $1,250 per group - 6 Hour Sport Fishing - 12:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Sport Fishing (full day) (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Don't Panic Sport Fishing - 42' Sportfish?
- Toilet Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Don't Panic Sport Fishing - 42' Sportfish?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Included in the price)
- First mate (Just like in the service industry customary tip is 20%)
- Fishing license (We are federally permitted, and our fishing permits cover everyone on the boat)
What types of fishing does Don't Panic Sport Fishing - 42' Sportfish offer?
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Our typical fishing for pelagic migratory fish is 1 to 4 miles offshore)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
What fishing techniques does Don't Panic Sport Fishing - 42' Sportfish offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Drift fishing
- Kite fishing
- Deep sea fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Don't Panic Sport Fishing - 42' Sportfish?
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Bonito
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Sailfish
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Tuna (Skipjack)
- Wahoo
Your operator
Capt. Ron, owner and operator is a 50-ton USCG captain with experience from Massachusetts to Florida and out to Bimini in delivery and Fishing. He is a captain and angler with a passion for the water. You will fish on a comfortable Post 42' Sportfish and have a great time, lots of fun and sure that Captain Ron and Mate Damian will do everything to put you on the fish.
Capt. Ron C.
Captain
Capt. Lucas C.
Captain
Mate Damian W.
First mate
Capt. Ron, owner and operator is a 50-ton USCG captain with experience from Massachusetts to Florida and out to Bimini in delivery and Fishing. He is a captain and angler with a passion for the water. You will fish on a comfortable Post 42' Sportfish and have a great time, lots of fun and sure that Captain Ron and Mate Damian will do everything to put you on the fish.
Capt. Ron C.
Captain
Capt. Lucas C.
Captain
Mate Damian W.
First mate
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
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.
How you can pay
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
PayPal
What’s biting in Pompano Beach right now
Amberjack
Barracuda (Great)
Bonito
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Tuna (Blackfin)
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