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Old Hat Charters

Member since May 2014 Miami Beach, United States
Background
Captain Chad Raney is a Florida native who has been fishing his whole life. He grew up fishing tournaments with his father along the southeast coast and traveling all over the Bahamas and Mexico. These experiences made him into a professional at live bait and kite fishing. He has won multiple Billfish and IGFA tournaments. Capt. Chad says, "I found fishing not just a hobby, but a way of life." He started fishing professionally right out of high school and worked as a First Mate on a charter boat out of Haulover during college. He made his way up the ladder, eventually earning his captain's license at the age of 21 and becoming the youngest captain to ever run a charter boat out of Haulover. Today he is the owner of the “Old Hat," with over 15 years of experience fishing from Haulover Park marina.

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Miami Beach, United States
Background
Captain Chad Raney is a Florida native who has been fishing his whole life. He grew up fishing tournaments with his father along the southeast coast and traveling all over the Bahamas and Mexico. These experiences made him into a professional at live bait and kite fishing. He has won multiple Billfish and IGFA tournaments. Capt. Chad says, "I found fishing not just a hobby, but a way of life." He started fishing professionally right out of high school and worked as a First Mate on a charter boat out of Haulover during college. He made his way up the ladder, eventually earning his captain's license at the age of 21 and becoming the youngest captain to ever run a charter boat out of Haulover. Today he is the owner of the “Old Hat," with over 15 years of experience fishing from Haulover Park marina.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(179 reviews)
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 179 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Richard M.
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What a Day!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on May 30, 2025
So much fun!ย  We felt welcomed and safe and caught 7 fish.ย  Two of the fish were Black Fin Tuna and TJ filleted them for...
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Tim S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Best Fishing Experience Ever!!!! Once in a Lifetime Catch!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 5, 2025
My son is obsessed with fishing, and weโ€™ve been on charters in Canada, Hawaii, Australia, etc. Yet, of them all, this was...
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Emma R.
Excellent
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Absolutely Fantastic!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 5, 2025
Absolutely fantastic day out with Old Hat Fishing Charters! It was a windy morning, and Captain Chad was upfront with us from...
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Zach H.
Excellent
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Trip of a lifetime!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 13, 2025
Booked a half day trip with the family and it turned out to be a trip we will never forget.ย  Chad and Nano were great with...
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Marcus C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Trip Ever!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 7, 2024
The Dynamic Duo of Chad and Nano are fantastic! Professional, Punctual and Purposeful. All advanced communications were clear...
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