Papa Smurf Charters
Papa Smurf Charters
Fishing with Captain Anthony Wescot and First Mate Mike is never a dull moment! They make sure their clients are comfortable, happy, and, at the end of the day, satisfied with their catch!
Depending on the season, you might hook into Grunt, Great Barracuda, Goliath Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Jack, Kingfish, Snapper, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Rainbow Runner, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, and anything else that bites. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Your boat for the day is a 28' Center console with space for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Anthony has rods and reels for you, as well as lures.
Trips are run with the help of First Mate Mike. Mates often work for tips, and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip. Before coming aboard, it may be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually online, or you can ask the captain.
After the trip, the captain can recommend a restaurant to cook your fresh catch. Now, that's dinner! Remember to bring sunglasses and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks and some snacks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.
How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that daydream into a reality with Papa Smurf Charters.
Fishing with Captain Anthony Wescot and First Mate Mike is never a dull moment! They make sure their clients are comfortable, happy, and, at the end of the day, satisfied with their catch!
Depending on the season, you might hook into Grunt, Great Barracuda, Goliath Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Jack, Kingfish, Snapper, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Rainbow Runner, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, and anything else that bites. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Your boat for the day is a 28' Center console with space for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Anthony has rods and reels for you, as well as lures.
Trips are run with the help of First Mate Mike. Mates often work for tips, and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip. Before coming aboard, it may be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually online, or you can ask the captain.
After the trip, the captain can recommend a restaurant to cook your fresh catch. Now, that's dinner! Remember to bring sunglasses and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks and some snacks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.
How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that daydream into a reality with Papa Smurf Charters.
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Captain Anthony (Papa Smurf) and First mate Magic Mike were so amazing. I booked a half day deep sea fishing trip for myself and they went above and beyond. They were so kind,helpful, knowledgeable and encouraging when I was trying to reel in my catches. Both work equally hard in different ways to help you to get the best fish to take home after. Mike was constantly working the rods/rigs/tackle and Anthony was navigating the waters to find the best areas for catching the fish! I got lucky and was fortunate enough to get great weather and snag a couple fish. We caught 2 barracudas (we released after) & 2 Mahi Mahis (my goal catch). Once we got to the dock, Mike cleaned and prepped my fish to take home. I brought some to a local restaurant to cook by recommendation by Captain Anthony! I will definitely book again when I come back in September! Thanks for the memorable experience! FISH ON!
Thank you for your review Alaina we are thrilled you enjoy every bit of your trip.
The captain Papa Smurf and first mate Mike were great. We caught 8 Mahi Mahi and ended up eating at Charlie's which was recommended by Papa Smurf. We invited them to join us to eat our fish and Papa Smurf and his nephew joined us. This is the most fun fishing trip I have had and totally because of Papa Smurf and Mike. If we visit St. Maarten again I will definitely go fishing with them. Very clean and well kept boat.
Anthony 'Papa Smurf' and Magic Mike were great!!! We did a 3/4 day trip. Even with rough early morning seas they made catches happen. We caught a King Mackerel, Wahoo and albacore tuna, as well as several barracuda. We had 5 people (parents and 3 teens) on board and they took great care of us! The boat is a little small so if you're prone to get seasick, this may not be the advture youre looking for. Although we started out slow, the guys put us on some fish. We even saw a shark follow our King fish to the boat. Luckily, they helped get it in so it was our dinner, not the sharks! They filleted our catch and helped us get connected with Charlie and Valsta at Charlies Place that cooked our fish to perfection for a fun fresh dinner. A great experience & highly recommend this crew!
Thank you for your review Ms. karen we are thrilled and happy everyone had a good time on board.
I can't say enough great things about Papa Smurf —everything about the trip was outstanding from start to finish. Anthony and Mike were friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. They made me feel super comfortable, as I booked the charter for just myself! Not only did I reel in some impressive fish (3 mahi mahi 3 barracuda), but the overall atmosphere was just incredible. Great people, gorgeous scenery, and a smooth, well-organized trip from beginning to end. Loved the perk to be able to take home the fish you caught! If you're looking for an unforgettable fishing adventure, look no further. Can't wait to book again for next year!
Thank you for your review Annie it was our pleasure having you on board and we are thrilled you enjoyed it.
We went on a slow fishing day. Even though we didn't catch anything for the first hour or so, the crew was great and made sure we were happy. They have a variety of snack and drink options. Definitely took advantage of the drinks. We did end up catching a barracuda and a king fish. They filleted the king fish for us very quickly once we got back to dock. Very nice guys and we had a great time. 10/10 would highly recommend!!
Thank you Scott, we appreciate your review and do hope to see you guys again on a better day.
