Captain
Mark Beam

Member since January 2019 Yankeetown, United States
Background
Yep BGS South Fishing Adventures is following all the recommended Covid 19 procedures "always have kept my gear and boat spotless" !!! An avid angler since childhood, Captain Mark "Beamer" Beam can boast of over 50 years of fishing experience. Beamer got into the hunting / fishing business in 1985, going full-time in '89. Since 2011 he's been spending the winter months and most recently June, and parts of September & October in the Keys and started running charters again. Two winters ago he caught 8 Kings over 50 Lbs., and routinely catches Snappers, Mackerel, Cobia, Trout, Sharks, Etc... & PS: If you try and contact Capt. Beamer with questions or look to book a trip during daylight hours it may be evening before he's able to get back with you, because unless the weather's bad he'll be On The Water and may not have cell or internet service !!! Tight Lines ...
Techniques
Light to medium spinning tackle tactics combined with finesse style bottom fishing & drifting with live and dead bait presentations...

Hey, I'm Captain Mark Beam

Yankeetown, United States
Background
Yep BGS South Fishing Adventures is following all the recommended Covid 19 procedures "always have kept my gear and boat spotless" !!! An avid angler since childhood, Captain Mark "Beamer" Beam can boast of over 50 years of fishing experience. Beamer got into the hunting / fishing business in 1985, going full-time in '89. Since 2011 he's been spending the winter months and most recently June, and parts of September & October in the Keys and started running charters again. Two winters ago he caught 8 Kings over 50 Lbs., and routinely catches Snappers, Mackerel, Cobia, Trout, Sharks, Etc... & PS: If you try and contact Capt. Beamer with questions or look to book a trip during daylight hours it may be evening before he's able to get back with you, because unless the weather's bad he'll be On The Water and may not have cell or internet service !!! Tight Lines ...
Techniques
Light to medium spinning tackle tactics combined with finesse style bottom fishing & drifting with live and dead bait presentations...
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My Charter Listing

BGS South Charters LLC

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(130 reviews)
Yankeetown
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Trips from US $400

Fishing Reports

Gators Galore ...
Gators Galore ...
Mar 16, 2024 Yankeetown
Wasn't totally expecting it, however, The Big Gators came outta the woodwork this AM ... Boom ... & a good time was had by all ... to be continued ...
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King for a Day ... Not ...
King for a Day ... Not ...
Mar 13, 2024 Yankeetown
We went out for a King ... didn't happen ... however ... Cobia, Spanish, Sharks, Etc., !!! & a good time was had by all ... to be continued ...
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Damn Good Day ...
Damn Good Day ...
Mar 12, 2024 Yankeetown
The Spots finally showed up, the mangroves did their thing & BOOM Mr. Cobia made a very nice appearance ... & a good time was had by all ... to be continued ...
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Crazy Good ...
Crazy Good ...
Mar 10, 2024 Yankeetown
Was one of those days ... The fish were cooperating and perfect eating size. Caught nice Lanes, Mangroves, Trout, etc., ... & a good time was had by all ... to be continued ...
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Crazy Day ...
Crazy Day ...
Mar 8, 2024 Yankeetown
Ya never know what's gonna come out of this ocean=, and today was no exception ... Vermillion Snapper, Toro's, Porgies, Red Grouper, Sharks, Yellow Tails, etc... & a good time was had by all ... to be continued ...
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Go Big or Go Home ...
Go Big or Go Home ...
Mar 7, 2024 Yankeetown
We went Big ... It started off like it was gonna be a bust, then all hell broke loose. An Atlantic Sharp-nosed broke the ice, then a very nice King, then a Mama Gamma Kings followed by a couple Spanish Macs, & done ... a good time was had by all ... to be continued ...
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 130 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip with a Great Captain!
Great Trip with a Great Captain!
Great Trip with a Great Captain!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Scott P.
Homer Glen, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on January 5, 2022
My wife and I had a tremendous fishing trip with Captain Beamer , I would highly recommend it. We will definitely book...
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Keith O.
Falls Church, Virginia
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day of Amazing fishing with Capt. Beamer

VERIFIED   Back Country - Reef May June AM on February 10, 2020
What an Amazing day with Capt. Beamer. This was my wifeโ€™s first fishing trip and we gave the Capt. a long laundry list of...
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Lynn M.
Chelsea, MI
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught lots of meals.

VERIFIED   Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on March 20, 2022
We had an enjoyable time on the water. Mark is great. Knows the spots. We highly recommend him.
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Billy C.
Fairmount, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on February 7, 2021
Had a great time. Captain Beamer was nice and very hospitable. We caught some very good size fish. Will definitely reach out...
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Mark W.
Eddington, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent half day trip w/ captain beam

VERIFIED   Back Country - Reef May June AM on June 12, 2020
Couldnโ€™t have a better experience.ย  Capt beamer is tremendous.ย  We caught at least 60 fish, about 12 -14 keepers.ย  Couple...
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