Pensacola
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US $350
Captain
Marty Starling
Pensacola, United States
Angler's choice
50+ reviews
Being a native to the gulf coast its no surprise that Im a 3rd generation captain. My family has made a living on the waters for close to 100 yrs. Commercial fishing first then the charter fishing industry. I started off as a youngster on the back of various commercial fishing boats . Shrimp boats were my favorite plus the most difficult. Since shrimping only took place at night.We slept during the day.When everyone else was asleep . Id sneak out back and catch fish using handlines and bent nails made into hooks. Play fishing was kinda frowned upon but I could not resist. I could not get enough.As a kid I was left at the waters edge many times . Our parents would go offshore or to other jobs leaving us to tend to ourselves. The water was pretty much our babysitter. My uncles made casting nets so naturally,thats what we got for christmas or birthdays. We spent hrs wading through the water catching all sorts of fish . Sometimes we would be picked up with dinner and sometimes we would trade n barter our catches. Did this all summer and after school . sometimes even playing hooky. riding our bikes to the water once our parents left for work. This only happened a few times before our parents caught wind of our fishy clothes lol. It wasnt until after High school that I found myself fully committed to the fishing industry. Acquiring my license at 19. Its been a full on adventure ever since. Sharing my passion with thousands of ppl from all over the world. Thank you all
Charter
Rating
4.9
69 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (128)
What anglers say
94%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
All reviews (69)
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Trevor Brandle5.0VerifiedGreat time.
4 Hour Trip – Flounder Fishing - 7:00 AM • 3 adults • 1 childCaught several species including speckled trout, mangrove snapper, bull red and a small jack fish. Our boy caught a huge bull red and will be talking about it for weeks. Marty was a great captain. Straight forward and very informative. Easy guy to be around, great for families like us or a trip with your buddies. Water was pretty choppy from higher winds since we had some storms approaching later in the day but Marty had us feeling like it was just another day on the boat, nothing worrisome about it.
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Christopher Cherry5.0VerifiedDon’t second guess, book with Captain Marty!!
6 Hour Trip – Trophy Trout • 4 adultsThis was our first trip ever and it did not disappoint! Captain Marty was thebbest choice we could have made. He was upfront and honest about the challenges we had to face with the busy day with boats and also the very little bait that he could find, was out trolling since 3-4am he said. He hunted for the best fish and our son caught 4 nice triple tails, one being something to brag about and our daughter caught a catfish. We will always book with Captain Marty
Keifer Venable5.0VerifiedChoose Marty!!! Great trip!
6 Hour Trip – Trophy Trout • 2 adultsMarty is a phenomenal captain. He is extremely knowledgeable and instructive. We werent having much luck on the first few spots and he remained adamant on getting fish found and caught. We caught dozens of fish. 8 - 20 pound Red Snappers, a 3’ Redfish, a large Sheepshead, and countless smaller fish that were great for eating. Already have my primetime deep sea fishing in the early summer scheduled with Marty to get that Marlin or Tuna. He is someone I will continue to use. I encourage you to as well! You’ll gain a friend and a new/stronger passion if you do! Congrats Marty, I’m hooked.
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Matt Waldenberger5.0VerifiedCaught us a big one!
4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing • 2 adultsWhat a great way to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary! Seriously wanted to book again for next day! All around great trip, loved every moment from catching our own bait, to watching dolphins right next to us, and the best part was the monster 4+ foot King Mackerel! Captain absolutely knows how to get you on the fish and get them in the boat! Overall great experience. Don’t think about booking with him..book it! No regrets!
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- Tyler Black5.0Verified
Best Captain Around!!
4 Hour Trip – Veterans • 2 adultsCaptain Marty is definitely on point! I definitely would recommend him to anyone! Took my nephew out for his first trip had an absolute blast. We caught fish we enjoyed the knowledge the captain had shared with us! Captain marty is definitely a Great captain and host . It is definitely a must do!!! We didnt just catch one big fish or just a few small ones. We caught several bigger sized fish.
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October is all about giant schools of big Bull Redfish. At this time of year they arrive from the Gulf to spawn around the passes. Sight fish on calm sunny days to try some of the best fishing in the Panhandle.