Ricardo Otero Morales

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Anglers' gallery (107)

What anglers say

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  Christopher Parker

  Repeat angler

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  Georgia, US

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  Member since 2020

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  5 trips

  5.0

  Verified

  NEW

  The Best Fishing Trip I've EVER Done

  4hr Shark Fishing Pursuit - 7:00 PM on September 7, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

  I have purchased my fair share of fishing trips. I have to say, without a doubt, this was the best one I have EVER been on. We booked for a Sunday, but I received a call that afternoon that conditions were not necessarily the best and that we would have better chances the following night. He could have just kept the booking and taken our money, but he didn't. We rescheduled for the next evening. Very honest guy. He gave us easy to follow directions to the beach parking and then sent us a map of how to locate him and his crew. It was very easy. We brought snacks and drinks and that was all we needed. We met at the Destin East Jetty. He had a chair for each of us and poles were in the ground when we arrived. We walked up right at start time. He was fully prepared with bait and began kayaking out immediately. He was great at explaining things to my 11 year old son and teaching him how to be a shark fisherman. He had four huge heavy rods. We didn't even have all of the bait out yet when we got our first hit. He ran over, set the hook, and got my boy to reeling immediately. It was great! A few minutes later, we got our second shark....this time a blacktip! About 10 minutes before the end, the reel went crazy! MONSTER HAMMER! He immediately assured us he was staying as long as it took to get it in. it took about 70 minutes, but we wrangled it in finally. 14 feet 7 inches. My boy and I couldn't get a photo with her because of where she ended up, but he was able to get there. What a beast and what an experience! This trip fully exceeded my expectations. He worked the entire time we were out there. He did everything within his power to make sure we had a good time and had the best chance at catching fish, and that's all we can ask for. He has a camera person there to record everything and we got tons of photos and videos. The only regret I have with booking this trip is that it was the greatest trip my son has ever been on, and he will not stop begging me to take him back and do it again! We will be back! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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  Response from Captain

  September 9, 2026

  Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such an incredible review! This truly means a lot to me and my crew. It was an absolute pleasure having you and your son out with us, and watching him catch those sharks and experience that monster 14’7” hammerhead is something I’ll never forget! I really appreciate you trusting us with such a special experience. We always do everything we can to put our clients in the best position possible, and I’m glad you noticed the effort we put in from start to finish. I try my best to get everyone on sharks and im very happy that shows! Your son did an awesome job, and I have a feeling he’s going to be a shark fisherman for life! Thank you again for booking with Panhandle Pursuit and for the HIGH recommendation. We truly appreciate your support, and we can’t wait to have you guys back out with us for the next big one, thank you again ! 💪🏽🦈🔥

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  Bryan Anderson

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Awesome birthday

  5hr Shark Fishing Pursuit on August 29, 2026

  What an awesome experience; from the poles, reels, and rigs to getting to hook, reel, and hold in our hands, 2 sharks. One of which was a 10’ Lemon, just may be his personal best for that species. Ricardo is extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. He understands the different species with their travel paths and why they travel in such a way. He matches that with the moon phase and tide chart to give you the best possible outcome. The compassion comes from his understanding that these are living creatures, and are to be respected and treated humanely. It showed when our two sharks were caught. I will be booking again. His Instagram page is full of catches!

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  Response from Captain

  August 31, 2026

  Thank you guys so much for booking with us and for taking the time to leave such a great review! I truly appreciate your kind words and everything you had to say about my company. You did an amazing job reeling those sharks in and I had an absolute blast talking with you guys! It was a pleasure having yall out there and Ill be ready to see you guys again, Thank you again !

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  Rodney Lester

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  Illinois, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Verified

  Great Trip

  5hr Shark Fishing Pursuit on June 10, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

  Ricardo and his team did a great job. He is patient, knowledgeable, and clearly knows what he's doing when it comes to shore shark fishing. He brought excellent bait and top-notch gear, and he made all 10 of us feel comfortable throughout the trip. He went out of his way to make sure everyone had a great experience. If you're looking for a chance to catch a monster shark from the beach, I highly recommend booking a trip with Ricardo. He is passionate about what he does, and I have no doubt he will become a star in the shore shark fishing world. Thanks again for an unforgettable trip!

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  Response from Captain

  June 12, 2026

  Thank you guys for the review, i really appreciate it and i apologize for not catching a shark, that is how it goes sometimes sadly. I had a great time with you guys and am looking forward to catching some sharks with you guys in the future, thank you again!

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  Micheal Chelberg

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  Oklahoma, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Verified

  Best shark fishing experience from shore!

  5hr Shark Fishing Pursuit on June 8, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

  My family and I traveled to Destin for our first time together and chose Ricardo as our guide to help us with our very first ever shark fishing experience. He was very social, friendly, knowledgeable and overall very helpful making the entire experience comfortable and we really had a great time. He has a huge passion for shark fishing and you can definitely tell. He brought all the bait, poles, and gear that you’d need and had it completely set up when we arrived. Ricardo had 5 different poles set up and used bait such as sheep head fish and stingrays to catch a great variety of sharks. Ricardo also had chairs set up as well making it easier on everyone and for comfort while we stayed at the beach during our 5 hour experience. We were able to catch a Bull shark and a Blacktip shark during our visit. Ricardo will show you how to do the entire process but will also do it for you if needed. Everyone helped one another throughout the entire experience with no stress and no worries he will make certain that you and your family stay safe and have fun! I highly recommend booking with him and trusting him as your guide. He is most definitely in great shape and can handle these sharks with no issues. We were extremely impressed and we will be back again one day!

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  Response from Captain

  June 9, 2026

  Thank you guys for booking with panhandle pursuit and thank you for the review, I really appreciate it! I had a blast with you guys and you did great reeling those sharks in! I am glad you guys had a great time as I try my best to make sure all my clients are happy with the experience i offer. Big thank you for trusting me to be your captain and will be looking forward to seeing you guys out on the sand again!

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  David Browne

  Repeat angler

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  Kentucky, US

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  Member since 2025

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  3 trips

  5.0

  Verified

  Destin Shark Fishing

  5hr Shark Fishing Pursuit on July 24, 2026 • 2 adults

  Even though we didn’t catch a shark, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Ricardo is a true professional who worked hard from start to finish, constantly changing tactics and doing everything possible to put us on fish. He was knowledgeable, patient, and made the trip enjoyable the entire time. Fishing is never guaranteed, but having a guide who genuinely gives 100% makes all the difference. I highly recommend Ricardo to anyone looking for a first-class shark fishing charter, and I’d gladly book with him again.

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  Response from Captain

  July 26, 2026

  Thank you for the review, i really appreciate it and what you have to say about what i do! I try my best to catch all my clients sharks and sometimes they don’t cooperate but i know ill see you guys in the future again to get some sharks on the sand, tight lines and thank you again !