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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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Miami Beach
 2 bookings in the past week.
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trips from US $850

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Rating summary
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
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Nicholas P.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Chad

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 5, 2023
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Stephen F.
Nolensville, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 18, 2023
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David D.
Conn, ON
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 13, 2023
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Aaron P.
Howard Lake, MN
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 31, 2023
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Katie S.
Kailua, HI
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Such a great way to spend a day on the water

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 22, 2022
We booked a 3/4 day fishing charter and that turned out to be the right amount of time. Captain Chad and first mate Matt were...
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