Gin Clear Charters 

4.7
(51 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 105 Lakeshore Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33403, United States–

Gin Clear Charters 

West Palm Beach, FL, United States
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38 ft
6
4.7
(51 reviews)

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Who's ready to "turn the crank!"

Step on board this classic fishing machine along with crew members R.J. and Nicholas.  Whether it’s for tournament or fun you can be assured that this duo has the talent and skills required to make your trip a memory that will last a lifetime. (Read a few reviews of what their customers had to say!)

Gin Clear is a 38’ custom built Smith express with a spacious cockpit; great for when there’s multiple hookups and plenty of comfortable seating in the shade in between bites. Depending on conditions, EZ2CY enclosures can be opened up for excellent air flow as well as unobstructed views of whats going on around the vessel. 

Most of the time Captain R.J. is scouring the water from up in the tower for a better vantage point than those in the smaller boats, some days giving Gin Clear the “edge,” especially for kite fishing or trolling a weedline.

Down below in the cabin there is a fully functional head as well as more bench seating and plenty or storage for well maintained, state-of-the-art tackle and equipment.

Trolling and kite-fishing (livebait) are the crew's primary methods of fishing but they are not opposed to drifting or bottom fishing as alternatives depending on time of year, target species, and whats been biting out there.  Livebait is an additional cost:  The crew always recommends bringing some because you never know whats going to swim up! Think of it like insurance; better to “have it and not need it” than to “need it and not have it!”

Captain R.J. and mate Nicholas work hard to to put their guests on fish.  Often times their day begins hours before the trip and cleanup or prep for the next day can last hours after.  Tips are appreciated and 15-20% of the trip price is the norm.

The crew on Gin Clear looks forward to catching as many fish as they can and having a great time doing it! Choose from one of the options below and feel free to message Captain R.J. for any questions you may have.

Tight Lines!

Who's ready to "turn the crank!"

Step on board this classic fishing machine along with crew members R.J. and Nicholas.  Whether it’s for tournament or fun you can be assured that this duo has the talent and skills required to make your trip a memory that will last a lifetime. (Read a few reviews of what their customers had to say!)

Gin Clear is a 38’ custom built Smith express with a spacious cockpit; great for when there’s multiple hookups and plenty of comfortable seating in the shade in between bites. Depending on conditions, EZ2CY enclosures can be opened up for excellent air flow as well as unobstructed views of whats going on around the vessel. 

Most of the time Captain R.J. is scouring the water from up in the tower for a better vantage point than those in the smaller boats, some days giving Gin Clear the “edge,” especially for kite fishing or trolling a weedline.

Down below in the cabin there is a fully functional head as well as more bench seating and plenty or storage for well maintained, state-of-the-art tackle and equipment.

Trolling and kite-fishing (livebait) are the crew's primary methods of fishing but they are not opposed to drifting or bottom fishing as alternatives depending on time of year, target species, and whats been biting out there.  Livebait is an additional cost:  The crew always recommends bringing some because you never know whats going to swim up! Think of it like insurance; better to “have it and not need it” than to “need it and not have it!”

Captain R.J. and mate Nicholas work hard to to put their guests on fish.  Often times their day begins hours before the trip and cleanup or prep for the next day can last hours after.  Tips are appreciated and 15-20% of the trip price is the norm.

The crew on Gin Clear looks forward to catching as many fish as they can and having a great time doing it! Choose from one of the options below and feel free to message Captain R.J. for any questions you may have.

Tight Lines!

R.J. Torsey
Captain
R.J. Torsey
21 years of experience
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Early week Special
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Dec 31 (Mon, Tue)
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+5
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Wahoo
+1
US $975
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Wahoo
+1
US $975
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Wahoo
+1
US $1,425
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Wahoo
+1
US $1,875
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Daytime Swordfishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Swordfish
US $2,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.7
51 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (84)

What anglers say

92%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

Reviews (51)

  • Carol Birnbohm
    Carol Birnbohm
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Our First Sailfish!

    Early week Special on March 24, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain RJ and mate Nick run an exceptional charter. The boat is comfortable, well organized, and feels completely safe. Nick’s skill really stands out; he seamlessly adapts, switching lures, bait, and techniques with ease. Together, they make a terrific team. We enjoyed a beautiful trip, highlighted by catching our first sailfish which was safely tagged and released. We will definitely be booking with them when we return to Florida!

  • Ryan Babineau
    Ryan Babineau
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Positive Vibes - Positive Life

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 16, 2026 • 2 adults

    I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. R.J. communicated effectively, provided great resources and equipment, wealth of knowledge and information, positive vibes and not by coincidence, put us on the fish, too. Crazy part, apparently today was a “slow day”. Can’t imagine what it’s like when the kitchen gets hot. Unforgettable experience and highly recommend. Worth every penny, plus some.

  • Ben Gardner
    Ben Gardner
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    These guys are so awsome

    Half Day Trip (AM) on March 21, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    my son and I had amazing trip the captain and crew were so good at what they do and with my son we had amazing trip catching 3 sail fish and lots of mahi mahi this is for family group these guys can handle anything such a amazing trip will be doing it again next year

  • Allan Kirk
    Allan Kirk
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Trophy Sailfish

    Half Day Trip (AM) on March 14, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

    Our trip with RJ and Nick was great. We were on fish almost immediatley and caught two trophy worthy sailfish at the same time! They were great to work work woth from start to finish and even helped coordinate getting one of the sailfish mounted! Highly recommend!

  • Daniel Palmer
    Daniel Palmer
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    large mahi-mahi and a big sailfish

    3/4 Day Trip on May 22, 2026 • 4 adults

    great time with the crew and good quality fishing. all around amazing trip they did not disappoint

  • Tom Treiber
    Tom Treiber
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2016
    18 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    You never know what you will catch!

    Special 4 hour trip for Tom Treiber on February 19, 2026 • 1 adult

    we were primarily going for sailfish; that’s what you think this time of the year for a trophy fish. Instead we ended up with two great Mahi, one bull, one cow in excess of 50lbs total, Great day, tonight will be great for sleeping.

  • Bryan Koepf
    Bryan Koepf
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Sailfish!

    Early week Special - 1:00 PM on March 24, 2026 • 5 adults

    We had an amazing time and caught lots fish with Captain RJ and Nick. My 15 year old son managed to reel in a massive Sailfish! Can’t wait to come back.

  • Jeannie Marie
    Jeannie Marie
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    R.J awesome captain

    3/4 Day Trip on April 7, 2025 • 2 adults

    R.J . was an awesome captain very personable and friendly. the boat was clean and had adequate fishing gear. We were very happy with how hard R.J worked to put us on the fish. We landed a nice blackfin, mahi, two sails and a king in the 6 hr trip. We will definitely fish with R.J again and highly recommend his charter.

  • Nate Hagedorn
    Nate Hagedorn
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    On Fish from the start!!!!

    3/4 Day Trip on April 22, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Had a great time with RJ and Nick. Caught a 20 lb tuna right out of the gate!!! Had a sailfish hit a split second after the tuna… lost the sailfish…. Later landed a King and a barracuda….. Great time

  • Jonathon Brown
    Jonathon Brown
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great West Palm Beach Fishing

    3/4 Day Trip on July 25, 2024 • 6 adults

    Setting up and getting going was extremely easy. The captain and first mate were stellar. We caught a 48” wahoo within minutes of leaving the harbor. Over time we hooked several fish, although we didn’t get to keep all of them (some sharks were against it) the whole experience is highly recommended.

Rating

4.7
51 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (84)

What anglers say

92%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

All reviews (51)

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Carol Birnbohm
Carol Birnbohm
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Our First Sailfish!
Early week Special on March 24, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain RJ and mate Nick run an exceptional charter. The boat is comfortable, well organized, and feels completely safe. Nick’s skill really stands out; he seamlessly adapts, switching lures, bait, and techniques with ease. Together, they make a terrific team. We enjoyed a beautiful trip, highlighted by catching our first sailfish which was safely tagged and released. We will definitely be booking with them when we return to Florida!

Reported catch:
Sailfish
R.J. Torsey
Response from Captain

Carol thanks again!

Ryan Babineau
Ryan Babineau
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2024
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Positive Vibes - Positive Life
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 16, 2026 • 2 adults

I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. R.J. communicated effectively, provided great resources and equipment, wealth of knowledge and information, positive vibes and not by coincidence, put us on the fish, too. Crazy part, apparently today was a “slow day”. Can’t imagine what it’s like when the kitchen gets hot. Unforgettable experience and highly recommend. Worth every penny, plus some.

R.J. Torsey
Response from Captain

Ryan sorry for the late response but Thankyou that was a hell of a trip!

Phil Brodeen
Phil Brodeen
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
best morning ever
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 24, 2026 • 2 adults

quick 4 hour trip and were on fish the whole time; sushi grade tuna, my first sailfish released, and plenty of other toothy critters

Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Blackfin Tuna
R.J. Torsey
Response from Captain

Thank you for coming out on the Gin Clear hope to see you again have a good one!!

Ben Gardner
Ben Gardner
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
These guys are so awsome
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 21, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

my son and I had amazing trip the captain and crew were so good at what they do and with my son we had amazing trip catching 3 sail fish and lots of mahi mahi this is for family group these guys can handle anything such a amazing trip will be doing it again next year

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
R.J. Torsey
Response from Captain

Ben, that was an excitng morning! Thankyou again for chartering with us!

Allan Kirk
Allan Kirk
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Trophy Sailfish
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 14, 2026 • 1 adult • 2 children

Our trip with RJ and Nick was great. We were on fish almost immediatley and caught two trophy worthy sailfish at the same time! They were great to work work woth from start to finish and even helped coordinate getting one of the sailfish mounted! Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Sailfish
R.J. Torsey
Response from Captain

Great memories Allan, your boys are gonna grow up to be excellent anglers!

FAQs about Gin Clear Charters

Gin Clear Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - Early week Special (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Early week Special - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $975 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $975 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,425 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,875 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group - Daytime Swordfishing (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Gin Clear Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We have a bathroom on board.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well Live bait is NOT included in charter price
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Gin Clear Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Captain or mate will clean your catch.)
  • First mate (Mates work for tips much like a waiter, 15-20% of trip price is the norm.)
  • Fishing license (All licenses are included.)
Gin Clear Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Typically less than 5 miles, depending on trip duration.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Gin Clear Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
Top targeted fish species with Gin Clear Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

R.J. Torsey
R.J. Torsey
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
24 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
51 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2023
Over 30 years of experience fishing out of Palm Beach Inlet. As an avid angler and offshore enthusiast, he has spent countless hours perfecting his craft. Whether it be dragging a trolling spread along a rip, or live baiting under the kites, R.J. has the tools and tactics to put you on some serious fish!
R.J. Torsey
R.J. Torsey
Fully verified
24
reports
51
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
Over 30 years of experience fishing out of Palm Beach Inlet. As an avid angler and offshore enthusiast, he has spent countless hours perfecting his craft. Whether it be dragging a trolling spread along a rip, or live baiting under the kites, R.J. has the tools and tactics to put you on some serious fish!

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Real catches by this captain

  • Fishing with R.J.
    John H.
    John H.
  • large mahi-mahi and a big sailfish
    Daniel P.
    Daniel P.
  • Positive Vibes - Positive Life
    Ryan B.
    Ryan B.
  • double sailfish hookup
    Brian S.
    Brian S.
  • Sailfish!
    Bryan K.
    Bryan K.
  • Our First Sailfish!
    Carol B.
    Carol B.
  • These guys are so awsome
    Ben G.
    Ben G.
  • Trophy Sailfish
    Allan K.
    Allan K.
  • You never know what you will catch!
    Tom T.
    Tom T.
  • On Fish from the start!!!!
    Nate H.
    Nate H.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1987
Boat manufacturer
Smith
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 330HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
We have a bathroom on board.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Live bait is NOT included in charter price
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Captain or mate will clean your catch.
First mate
Mates work for tips much like a waiter, 15-20% of trip price is the norm.
Fishing license
All licenses are included.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
3 and up is preferred.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
We release most billfish.

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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 Checks
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in West Palm Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
BonitoBonito
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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