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Member since May 2019 Destin, United States
Background
Captain Blake Nelson grew up in Destin, FL, and has been fishing the Choctawhatchee Bay and Gulf Coast his whole life. He and his brother began fishing in professional Redfish tournaments after college as a hobby and eventually, it became a career. He’s placed first in the IFA Redfish Tour and has won several other inshore fishing awards as well. In 2017, he became the world champion of the Destin Cobia Tournament after landing a 98.5 lb Cobia, the biggest one caught in 10 years. He decided to start his own charter service in 2008 because he loves meeting new people and sharing his passion with others. He’s made a lot of friends on the water and is looking forward to taking you on the adventure of a lifetime. Depending on the boat you book your captains may also be Capt. Justin DeMass and Capt. Tanner Howell, both equally experienced and longtime members of the team. Book your trip today and get ready to create lasting memories with Last Cast Charters!
Techniques
Captain Blake mainly focuses on light tackle bay fishing. He prefers using spinning reels with live bait to target Redfish and Speckled Trout.

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Destin, United States
Background
Captain Blake Nelson grew up in Destin, FL, and has been fishing the Choctawhatchee Bay and Gulf Coast his whole life. He and his brother began fishing in professional Redfish tournaments after college as a hobby and eventually, it became a career. He’s placed first in the IFA Redfish Tour and has won several other inshore fishing awards as well. In 2017, he became the world champion of the Destin Cobia Tournament after landing a 98.5 lb Cobia, the biggest one caught in 10 years. He decided to start his own charter service in 2008 because he loves meeting new people and sharing his passion with others. He’s made a lot of friends on the water and is looking forward to taking you on the adventure of a lifetime. Depending on the boat you book your captains may also be Capt. Justin DeMass and Capt. Tanner Howell, both equally experienced and longtime members of the team. Book your trip today and get ready to create lasting memories with Last Cast Charters!
Techniques
Captain Blake mainly focuses on light tackle bay fishing. He prefers using spinning reels with live bait to target Redfish and Speckled Trout.
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Fishing Reports

Spring Fishing in Destin, FL
Spring Fishing in Destin, FL
Mar 3, 2021 Destin
Spring is upon us and the fish know it. We are still catching redfish and speckled trout in the back bays, but we are also starting to catch sheepshead, black drum, and pompano around the East Pass. Around the pass we are using carolina rigs with live shrimp and in the back bays we are using a lot of popping corks (Send it! Popping Corks) with either live shrimp or small fin baits underneath. As the temps increase, the fishing should just continue to get better and better...Destin inshore fishing at its best!
Winter bay fishing in Destin, FL
Winter bay fishing in Destin, FL
Feb 2, 2021 Destin
We are getting some cold days here in Destin, FL but it hasn't slowed us down much at all. We are getting out on the water a few times a week and catching redfish, speckled trout, and flounder using a combination of live bait and soft plastics.
Destin Inshore Fishing
Destin Inshore Fishing
Oct 28, 2020 Destin
Destin bay fishing is red hot right now for us. We are catching good numbers of quality redfish and speckled trout on the flats here in Destin. The primary method has been using live bait under popping corks as well as rigged with weights fishing the bottom. Book your next Destin fishing charter with Last Cast Charters!
Summer Destin Bay Fishing
Summer Destin Bay Fishing
Sep 1, 2020 Destin
Fishing has been great this summer so far. We are getting redfish, speckled trout, mangrove snapper, and spanish mackerel, as well as some other species.
Destin Bay Fishing for Redfish and Speck
Destin Bay Fishing for Redfish and Speck
May 28, 2020 Destin
The fishing in Destin for redfish and speckled trout has been great lately. We are getting most of our fish using live bait on the grass flats in about 3-4 feet of water. With light tackle spinning gear, it is a blast reeling in these fish!
Summer fishing in Destin, FL
Summer fishing in Destin, FL
May 14, 2020 Destin
The redfish and trout bite is great right now in Destin. We are getting most of our fish on the grass flats and around a few docks using live bait and a combination of popping corks, flyline, and weighted rigs. Lots of action! Next time you visit Destin, book a Destin bay fishing charter with us!

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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 31, 2021
I have been on several guided fishing excursions with different chartersโ€ฆ. today was a slow day I believe due to impending...
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Houston, Texas
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4 hour trip with Tanner

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 4, 2021
My son and I had an awesome time. Caught a lot of fish including some very nice reds, and trout.
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Winder, Georgia
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Good times!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (Late AM) on July 29, 2021
We had a blast !! Will definitely come back and use these fishing outfit again !ย  Thanks
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Forsyth, GA
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4 hour trip with Tanner

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 12, 2021
Good trip for anglers of any level and age.ย  I definitely recommend Tanner for your next charter.
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Mesquite, TX
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4 Hour trip with Justin

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 14, 2021
Met Justin at 6 am and he was ready to go. Very accommodating to my family; I had my wife, daughter, and grandson on this trip....
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