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1st Choice Charters (Formerly Southern Country Charters)

Member since September 2020 Destin, United States
Background
The professional captains and crew with 1st Choice Charters are proud to continue the legacy built by Southern Country Charters in Destin, FL. Now owned and operated by Blake Maddox, the team is led on the water by Capt. Magnum Owens — a seasoned local captain dedicated to putting you on fish and making every trip memorable. Whether you’re a first-timer or a pro angler, there’s a place on the boat for you.

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Destin, United States
Background
The professional captains and crew with 1st Choice Charters are proud to continue the legacy built by Southern Country Charters in Destin, FL. Now owned and operated by Blake Maddox, the team is led on the water by Capt. Magnum Owens — a seasoned local captain dedicated to putting you on fish and making every trip memorable. Whether you’re a first-timer or a pro angler, there’s a place on the boat for you.
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1st Choice Charters โ€“ Destin

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(302 reviews)
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Destin
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $700

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State licensed
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(34 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
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Trips from US $700

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 336 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Great trip
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Best captain in the southern hemisphere
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
87%
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Jason N.
Galena, IN
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Capt was great, equipment was horrible

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing (AM) on October 12, 2021
Rods and reels were broken and tackle bad.ย  Boat was is ok shape at best
Jason N. does not recommend 1st Choice Charters โ€“ Destin
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