Captain
Phillip Blackburn

Member since June 2018 Destin, United States
Background
"Back Down 2" is owned and operated by Captain Phillip Blackburn. An avid angler, he grew up freshwater fishing in Tennessee with his father and brother. Capt. Phillip has almost two decades of experience, mastering the cast fishing out of Destin. He started his own charter business with his wife Jody. She is a patient and knowledgeable partner who helps Phillip run the company. An experienced angler, Jody caters to their guests' needs and always works hard to provide an excellent service. Capt. Phillip's biggest success is his family and his clients.

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Destin, United States
Background
"Back Down 2" is owned and operated by Captain Phillip Blackburn. An avid angler, he grew up freshwater fishing in Tennessee with his father and brother. Capt. Phillip has almost two decades of experience, mastering the cast fishing out of Destin. He started his own charter business with his wife Jody. She is a patient and knowledgeable partner who helps Phillip run the company. An experienced angler, Jody caters to their guests' needs and always works hard to provide an excellent service. Capt. Phillip's biggest success is his family and his clients.
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My Charter Listing

Back Down 2

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(53 reviews)
Destin
 Last booking: 4 days ago
Trips from US $1,200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 53 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (67)
Great Family Fishing Trip!
Great Family Fishing Trip!
Got what we came for
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
96%
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Matthew D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Four hour afternoon fishing trip

VERIFIED   4-hr Trip โ€“ Trolling (PM) on May 22, 2025
CPT Phil and Brian were amazing!!! They were super friendly and accommodating so we could catch the most fish. They were extremely...
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Rance M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time

VERIFIED   5hr trip bottom fishing - 1:00 PM on May 29, 2025
Would definitely go again. Great time. Everyone was friendly and the catch was awesome
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Chris H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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This is the place to catch fish

VERIFIED   4-hr Trip โ€“ Trolling (PM) on May 28, 2025
Phillip and Brian really know what they are doing and put us on the fish. Will be back again for sure.
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Mike A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing

VERIFIED   6-hr Trip โ€“ Bottom/Trolling (AM) on June 16, 2025
Mate and Phillip was great putting us on fish. Thanks. Hate a Great time
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Robert T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish!!!!

VERIFIED   5hr trip bottom fishing on July 15, 2025
They put us on fish right out the gate.
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