Captain
Tim Adams

Member since June 2015 Destin, United States
Background
Captain since 1986, I have been running SCUBA and fishing charters continuously since that time. I have been a Scuba diving instructor since 1985, I don't teach anymore, but still dive when I am not fishing! I absolutely love the marine life of the seas, I'm still fascinated by the diversity of it as well. My degree is in Biology so I naturally am drawn to the salt water and all its critters which reside and swim there.
Techniques
At Double Time Charters we prefer using light tackle, often with live bait, for the most fun and fight while fishing. Trolling and bottom fishing are the most popular methods we use, but sight fishing when available is also utilized, either in Cobia season, or anytime the opportunity presents itself during the summer, such as when we find large Sargassum (seaweed) rafts floating, as there are always lots of fish activity around and below the rafts..

Hey, I'm Captain Tim Adams

Destin, United States
Background
Captain since 1986, I have been running SCUBA and fishing charters continuously since that time. I have been a Scuba diving instructor since 1985, I don't teach anymore, but still dive when I am not fishing! I absolutely love the marine life of the seas, I'm still fascinated by the diversity of it as well. My degree is in Biology so I naturally am drawn to the salt water and all its critters which reside and swim there.
Techniques
At Double Time Charters we prefer using light tackle, often with live bait, for the most fun and fight while fishing. Trolling and bottom fishing are the most popular methods we use, but sight fishing when available is also utilized, either in Cobia season, or anytime the opportunity presents itself during the summer, such as when we find large Sargassum (seaweed) rafts floating, as there are always lots of fish activity around and below the rafts..
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Double Time Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(91 reviews)
Destin
trips from US $950

Fishing Reports

5 Hour Mingo Smash!
5 Hour Mingo Smash!
Mar 20, 2024 Destin
Longtime customer Steve Orlando and buddy Brian came out on the mighty Double Time for a 5 hour charter to hopefully catch some lunch and dinner and were not disappointed! We started out trolling for Spanish Mackerel and caught 4 in about 10 minutes and then we headed out into the Gulf for some bottom fishing. Very slow start as it was dead bottom of the tide and we were only catching Ruby Lips but then the bite picked up and we started getting the Mingos (Vermilion Snapper) to bite. We ended up with 21 Vermiions, 4 Spanish and a Chocolate Porgy, more than enough for their lunch and dinner AND a huge plate of fish for me, all of which Brotula's Restaurant cooked up for them! We also caught and released a few Red Snappers just for good measure!
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Red Snappers are HUNGRY!!!
Red Snappers are HUNGRY!!!
Jun 22, 2023 Destin
Brian Root brought his family out for a geeat day fishing in the Gulf of Mexico! Weather was good, the fish were hungry and my crew did great!
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Very Rough Seas! Tough Crew!
Very Rough Seas! Tough Crew!
Mar 17, 2022 Destin
Brothers Lance and Chad braved the 5 foot or bigger seas in search of a seafood dinner and came back successful! Many boats would not go out due to the rough seas but I felt that after negotiating the pass that they would be alright. Andโ€ฆ they were! We had to pick through a lot of small Trigerfish and a slow bite due to the full moon, but caught a mess to cook for dinner. Hopefully the bite will improve after this giant moon!
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Triggerfish Now Open!
Triggerfish Now Open!
Mar 4, 2021 Destin
March 1st brought the opening of Grey Triggerfish in the Gulf of Mexico, adding another species to target while bottom fishing. We are also catching Vermilion and White Snappers as well, all good tasty fish to tey for this time of the year!
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Trolling/Bottom Fishing Combo
Trolling/Bottom Fishing Combo
Aug 6, 2020 Destin
The trolling bite inshore was slow, same for everyone I spoke with. We caught a nice Spanish Mackerel trolling, and a second one was eaten by a dolphin right behind the boat so we headed offshore to bottom fish. The Vermilion Snappers were a nice grade and we also caught some White Snappers as well. Of course we caught a bunch of Ruby Lips and a few Triggerfish as usual, but we also caught a nice King Mackerel and a Bonito fly-lining while bottom fishing! All in all a great trip!
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Bottom Fishing in Destin
Bottom Fishing in Destin
May 4, 2020 Destin
Anglers fishing last week aboard the Double Time had their arms stretched as we got in to some nice Amberjacks! Locally also known as "Reef Donkeys" for their ultra-strong pull, even the throwback size ones are a great fight. We can target these superb fighters on the longer trips such as 6 hours of more when the weather allows us to get offshore. You won't forget the fight, and thanks Jordan!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Troy C.
United States
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip out of Destin

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on July 15, 2020
Tim put us on some large red snapper. Great fun for me and my 3 boys.
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Micah F.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Tim

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on October 12, 2019
Great trip with Captain Tim.ย  We had a blast and Tim put us on plenty of fish.ย  Would recommend him to anyone looking for...
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Danny C.
PENNINGTN GAP, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day trip on double time charters.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on July 31, 2019
We had a blast the pictures doesnt do justice we caught alot more fish just some of them we couldnt keep.ย  We would do it...
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Chris C.
Dayton, TN
Excellent
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6 hour trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 24, 2019
Captain Tim was great. Taught the new guys how to hook and reel the fish. Put us on the Snapper and we limited out. Everyone...
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Adam P.
Destin, FL
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half day trip with Captain Adams

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 9, 2018
Iโ€™ve been fishing in Florida numerous times, but this was by far the best Iโ€™ve been on. Captain Tim Adams was one of the...
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