Man's Fat Boy Charters
Man's Fat Boy Charters
Man's Fat Boy Charters invites you to join Captain Harold Mathes for a quality fishing and scalloping experience in St. Joseph Bay, right outside of Port Saint Joe. Harold has lived here his whole life and knows the local waters like the back of his hand. When you fish with Captain Harold, he'll make sure the trip is tailored to your individual needs.
His boat is a 23' Carolina Skiff that's powered by a single 140 HP Suzuki engine. Skiffs are a great option for inshore fishing because of their ability to traverse shallow waters very easily. There's plenty of room on the boat for up to six prospective anglers.
St. Joe's fishery has a variety of options open for people interested in getting some good fishing done. You'll be able to target fish species like Flounder, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Black Seabass, Tripletail, and plenty more besides. Man's Fat Boy Charters offers both shorter and longer trips, in the morning and afternoon, so it's pretty easy to find the slot that fits you like a glove.
The price of any given trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, along with the necessary fishing licenses. Anything you catch will be cleaned and filleted for your convenience after the trip is over. Just make sure to bring a pair of polarized sunglasses, and you're all set for a trip to remember.
Man's Fat Boy Charters invites you to join Captain Harold Mathes for a quality fishing and scalloping experience in St. Joseph Bay, right outside of Port Saint Joe. Harold has lived here his whole life and knows the local waters like the back of his hand. When you fish with Captain Harold, he'll make sure the trip is tailored to your individual needs.
His boat is a 23' Carolina Skiff that's powered by a single 140 HP Suzuki engine. Skiffs are a great option for inshore fishing because of their ability to traverse shallow waters very easily. There's plenty of room on the boat for up to six prospective anglers.
St. Joe's fishery has a variety of options open for people interested in getting some good fishing done. You'll be able to target fish species like Flounder, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Black Seabass, Tripletail, and plenty more besides. Man's Fat Boy Charters offers both shorter and longer trips, in the morning and afternoon, so it's pretty easy to find the slot that fits you like a glove.
The price of any given trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, along with the necessary fishing licenses. Anything you catch will be cleaned and filleted for your convenience after the trip is over. Just make sure to bring a pair of polarized sunglasses, and you're all set for a trip to remember.
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captain man makes this trip so enjoyable! he is full of laughs and good times. we booked pretty last minute (in the afternoon) and although we did not catch any fish, it was still an amazing time. captain man tried many different things to get us some fish, which we really appreciated. it was our first time fishing on the ocean, my partner and i learned so much! we cant wait to go out again with capt man!!
Harold put us on fish from the time we got to the first spot until we left. We caight trout, red fish and flounder. Also, everyone on the boat hooked up with trophy size red fish and were broken off. Harold knows the waters and the spots. Def would book again.
Had a great time with the family and Capt. Harold! He even took us out to a beautiful spot and let us swim around! Will return in the future! PS Now I’ll be able to show my neighbors how to correctly reel em in!! Haha!!
Thanks again, Ryan! It was fun and you show him how to do it!
My wife and I went out with Capt. Mann to have a good time and catch some fish. Both were accomplished. I highly recommend. The Capt is a local who knows his stuff. You won’t be disappointed!
thanks for a great time
Man is 100% dedicated and determined to catching fish. He went above and beyond to ensure we filled our limit of targeted species. He was on time and ready to fish, had bait, boat and poles ready. If we make it back down to this area in the future, we will book Man again.
Thanks for your kind words, Brian. I enjoyed it and would love to take y'all out again.
FAQs about Man's Fat Boy Charters
What are the trip rates for Man's Fat Boy Charters?
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - Scallop Trip (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - Scallop Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip - Inshore (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Man's Fat Boy Charters?
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Man's Fat Boy Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
- Live bait (I generally use live bait and that is included in overall price.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge for cleaning and filleting fish caught during trip. )
- Fishing license (All required liscences are included for all charter guests.)
What types of fishing does Man's Fat Boy Charters offer?
- Inshore fishing
What fishing techniques does Man's Fat Boy Charters offer?
- Light tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Popping
Which fish species can I catch with Man's Fat Boy Charters?
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Cobia
- Flounder
- Pompano
- Redfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tripletail
Your captain
Captain Harold 'Man' Mathes grew up and has lived in the Port St. Joe area his entire life. He loves the outdoors and is an avid fisherman and hunter. With more than 35 years of fishing experience under his belt, he knows how to get you on the fish and wants nothing more than for you to have a great time.
Captain Harold 'Man' Mathes grew up and has lived in the Port St. Joe area his entire life. He loves the outdoors and is an avid fisherman and hunter. With more than 35 years of fishing experience under his belt, he knows how to get you on the fish and wants nothing more than for you to have a great time.
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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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
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Checks
Bank transfer
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