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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
(120 reviews)
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 120 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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David B.
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Chad

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 18, 2023
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John D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Chad

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 24, 2023
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Matthew M.
Excellent
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 13, 2023
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Bernie Van De Boogaard
Manassa, CO
Excellent
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Good Day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 23, 2023
The crew is very knowledgeable and have great personalities. I really enjoyed our day. They were very helpful with their instructions...
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Jose A.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Chad

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 13, 2023
Such a great day out on the water with Chad. Definitely recommend for ALL kinds of fishermen levels. Thank you for an amazing...
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