My 8 year old son and I booked a 1/2 day offshore this past Saturday. We met the Capt right on time at the dock and headed out. Great clean boat! Baited/fueld up ready to go. We got offshore and the weather did not corporate at all. We had steady 3-4ft waves at 1-2 seconds apart, we fished it for as long as we could but had to make the run back to inshore due to the wind. My son and I totally understand the weather is under no one’s control. We made it inshore and fished a few different spots, with the last being the most productive. I felt like everything possible was done to help us try to catch fish. My son did land a small reef fish while we were offshore and that made the trip worth it for me. Highly recommend!

We had a great day thanks to Capts Sam and Kevin.  it could have been a disaster and I was a little worried, cold weather and high seas, so I wasn’t sure if the charter would even happen let alone get some good fishing, but Sam was very honest about what we could and could not stay out for and he took us straight to where he thought we’d have our best fishing.  we had a great time and were catching fish within minutes of reaching our first spot.  very patient and easy going and also excellent communication in the 2-3 days before the charter.  highly recommended!

For the bargain price of $700, we embarked on what we thought would be an unforgettable fishing expedition, only to be greeted by the enigma that is Kevin, the captain’s first mate and champion chain smoker.

Let’s dive right into Kevin’s unusual take on hospitality. His demeanor could be best described as a grumpy seagull.

Picture this: my brother-in-law, armed with a bunch of bananas, merrily approaches the boat, only to be met with Kevin’s stern decree. The mere presence of bananas on board was enough to strike fear into Kevin’s superstitious heart. He adamantly declared that bananas were the epitome of bad luck in the realm of fishing and absolutely were not coming on board with us. Who knew a yellow fruit could possess such ominous powers?

Amidst the bewildering banana ban, our protagonist Kevin proudly showcased his selective assistance policy. If you happen to be a woman or a child, congratulations! You were bestowed with the privilege of having your hooks baited by Kevin himself. For the rest of us, it seemed we’d be baiting our hooks. Not a big deal for us; we didn’t mind!

And what about the fish, you ask? We caught two small red snappers, which Kevin delightfully called “Snapppetizers”. We struggled to maintain our composure as laughter mingled with the pungent scent of stale cigarette smoke and a cold Natty waiting to be popped.

In conclusion, if you’re yearning for a fishing expedition incorporating a strict “no bananas” policy, a smokey first mate with a flair for selective hook-baiting, and the geographical audacity to keep you tethered to the shore, then ask for Kevin. Yes, the Gulf was a tad rough that day, but I’m no expert.

Disclaimer: No fish were harmed during the creation of this review…and barely any on our trip.

My family and I had a great time fishing with Kevin. We caught enough fish to feed the entire family that was waiting for us. Kevin taught us how to fish in Florida and made sure everyone had bait when they needed it. I would definitely use them again.