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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
(196 reviews)
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Miami Beach
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 196 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
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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Andy B.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great crew!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on September 12, 2025
There are days when the fishing is easy - but this wasnt one of them. Captain Chad and mate TJ worked really hard...
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Jimmie C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Greatest Fishing Day Ever

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 30, 2025
The captain was Haimmey and Deck hand Ryan, from the very beginning it was nothing but freindly professionalism,ย  we caught...
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Mike S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Thanks TJ and Chad!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on September 29, 2025
Great experience today! Caught some 7-8 kingfish and barracuda. Tj was great with my sons (age 10 and 13) to make sure they...
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Zach H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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David B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Awesome Day on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 15, 2025
Of your looking for fish you need Captain Chad. If you want to have the best person to help you catch those fish as well as...
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