Stock Island
Trips from
US $575
Captain
Rick Mager
Stock Island, United States
2 reviews
Capt. Rick runs trips out of Stock Island aboard an 18' Maverick flats boat. These waters are known for Tarpon and Permit and he will show you how to catch them. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Charter
Rating
3.7
2 reviews
4.0
Boat & Equipment
3.5
Captain & Crew
3.5
Fishing Experience
All reviews (2)
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Cory Bleeker5.0VerifiedFishing with Rick
3/4 Day Trip – Flats Fishing • 2 adultsRick is a nice guy and a very knowledgeable guide. He put us on a lot of fish. I recommend him
Philip KingRepeat angler2.3Verified‘It’s like fishing in an aquarium’
3/4 Day Trip – Flats Fishing • 3 adultsOur fishing trip with Flatz Fever, headed by Captain Rick Magner, was an unforgettable experience, though not quite for the reasons we had hoped. Captain Rick, a seasoned fisherman of 38 years, navigated us through the waters of Key West with apparent confidence. However, our day took a startling turn when we were pulled over by the Coast Guard. This tense encounter stemmed from Captain Rick’s decision to park in front of a cruise ship, leading to a visibly exasperated reaction when asked to move his boat. Unfortunately, our hopes of catching fish were dashed. Despite Rick’s assurances and his choice of bait/lures—an unpleasantly stinky variety and small plugs for casting at rolling tarpon—we did not manage to reel in a single catch. The combination of questionable parking choices and ineffective bait made for a disappointing outing. While Captain Rick’s colorful personality added some flair to the trip, the overall experience left much to be desired.
Response from CaptainWe let out at day break. The first spot we hit was out off Key West. This area holds hundreds of schooling Tarpon. I hit this spot early because its fished heavy with a lot of boats. When we got there the Tarpon were rolling everywhere. It just so happens the Coast guard was out asking all fishing boat to clear the area due to a possible security problem with the cruise ships.. I was asked to leave the area, which we did. At no time were we anywhere close to a cruise ship. Matter of fact the ship was still 5 miles away. This guy said I parked in front of an on coming 1000 foot long,100,000 ton ship With an 18 FOOT SKIFF. I have not stayed in business for 48 years with a 5 star rating buy running into large ships. I run 160 trips a year and haven't lost anyone yet, or been run over by an on coming cruise ship. This guy forget to mention I ran him 12 miles to another good spot. Where we hooked into some big Tarpon. I know you can't make everyone happy all the time, this is fishing. But this guy is total sour grapes.
