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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Cortney H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family fishing trip!

VERIFIED   5hr trip bottom fishing on June 29, 2025
We had a great time, everything was great!
Cortney H. recommends Back Down 2
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Andrew S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   6-hr Trip โ€“ Bottom/Trolling (PM) on June 16, 2025
We had the pleasure of booking the Back Down 2 with the entire family.ย  The captain and crew did an amazing job!
Andrew S. recommends Back Down 2
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Patricia A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time! We will be back.

VERIFIED   4-hr Trip โ€“ Trolling (PM) on March 19, 2025
Thank you for a fun time fishing. We caught plenty of red snapperโ€ฆ yummy! We had a local restaurant cook it and it was fabulous...
Patricia A. recommends Back Down 2
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Brady R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Phillip

VERIFIED   5hr trip bottom fishing - 1:00 PM on October 8, 2025
Brady R. recommends Back Down 2
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Travis D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

7ft shark is all I have to say

VERIFIED   5hr trip bottom fishing am (copy) on August 10, 2025
Travis D. recommends Back Down 2
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