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...

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(130 reviews)
Yankeetown
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Trips from US $350

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 130 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
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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Andrew V. C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Mahi Mahi frenzy

VERIFIED   Offshore May - June ... AM on May 22, 2023
Had a great time fishing with Beamer!ย  My son and I both wanted to sight fish so this was perfect.ย  We spent the day casting...
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Brian B.
East Atlantic Beach, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Simply the Best!

VERIFIED   Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on December 28, 2022
This was our second time fishing with Captain Mark and while it might not have been as productive as the first it was still...
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Norman S.
Suffolk, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First trip to Keys

VERIFIED   Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on February 23, 2022
My wife and I are in the Keys for the first time. We have been fishing together for over 30 years and enjoyed a great day on...
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Christopher T.
Hauppauge, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Charter!!

VERIFIED   Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on January 15, 2022
I do multiple charters each year and our trip this morning with Beamer was top notch! If youโ€™re shopping around, look no...
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Gary S. I.
Camdenton, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing the way you imagined

VERIFIED   Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on March 18, 2021
What you imagine a fishing trip should be. Wanted fish to eat, ended up with snappers, yellow tails and a smaller shark. Released...
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