This was our second experience deep sea fishing (the other was a different company), and this was the best yet! It was my dad’s first time and on this bucket list, and they did not disappoint. We had a blast, while Bernie put us 7 in great fishing spots and Mark was very quick, attentive and fun! The a.c helped on the hottest part of the day and the bigger boat helped with the wave movements. I look at reviews before doing anything, and if your reading this…book this boat!

Highly recommended the WindWalker II for big family for its fair price, large boat, cleaned toilet onboard, sun shade, deep sea but not too far off shore. none of our family has experiences bottom fishing and half of our crew got sea sickness due to early morning rough sea affecting by incoming Elsa. Captain Bernie is always working every minute on his control center to ensure we are on the fishes. Mark, the deckhand, is straight forward but knowledgeable and knows what he is talking about. Listen to Mark attentively, and don’t be an egotistical person then you will land plenty of fishes. Bernie and Mark always in active communicating with each others to ensure we get the most fishes possible. If we have all 8 people in optimal shape and without the rough elements early morning, we easily can double or triple the amount of fishes we hauled in that day.  Before the trip, I request to pay for the bait fishes so we have more time to fish for bigger one. Skipping catching bait fishes step is a good move for me. We do not have small children during this trip, can not speak for that experiences. Both mark and Bernies shows professionalism and seasoned at sea. Mark can be quiet sometimes because he focus and works hard for us to get fishes, He is respectful, and if he yelled at you because you do something not bright, it all because he cares for you and people around you and fear that you may lose the big fish.

When booking a fishing charter it’s always nerve wrecking to find the right crew. Captain Bernie was outstanding and we had an incredible time. He constantly stayed proactive in moving us to good spots when the fish weren’t biting. Needless to say, we had the most fish when we docked compared to other charters (18+ for 6 hours). Whether that was good luck or good skills/experience with the captain we will never know. But for sure will rebook next time we come down here with Captain Bernie!

We were greeted early by Mark and then met captain Bernie!  Drove out for a hour and Killed it fishing!  Mark was amazing and kept us all with a rod and reel in hand!  Our first spot we were brining them in 2 at a time!  Second spot not so much and Captain Bernie was ready to move on quickly!  We then hit another hit spot!  And it was game on!  More fish!  Mark cleaned them and we will have many meals for a couple of days!  Great trip and knowledgeable team!!  Personable too!

Our motley crew of 6 had an amazing day on the water with Captain Bernie and First Mate Mark.  From start to finish, the day was perfect.  The boat is fantastic, roomy, good tackle/bait, and a bathroom, a definite plus for us lady anglers.  Capt. Bernie put us on fish at every stop and Mark kept us baited up and told us tales of his decades on the water.  We caught dozens of triggers, most “soul-crushingly” undersized and returned, but fun to catch.  Caught a variety of other bottom species including white snapper, squirrel fish, vermillion snapper, and some beautiful red snappers that we are coming back to get this summer…lol.  We then did a little trolling near shore to finish the day and all six of us got to bring in a spanish mackerel.  So we went home with great memories and a variety of fish to try.  Big thanks to Capt. Bernie and Mark for being so good at what they do.  Will definitely go out with them again and recommend them to others.