Captain
Ed Defeo Jr.

Member since September 2020 Ponce Inlet, United States
Background
Our captains have been fishing the waters of Ponce Inlet for over 15 years! We run charters simply because we enjoy watching others fall in love with fishing the same way that we did years ago.
Techniques
We specialize in nearshore and offshore fishing out of Ponce Inlet. Our techniques vary based on the type of fish targeted and the length of the trip. We troll, anchor, and drift fish on a regular basis using live, cut, and artificial baits.

Hey, I'm Captain Ed Defeo Jr.

Ponce Inlet, United States
Background
Our captains have been fishing the waters of Ponce Inlet for over 15 years! We run charters simply because we enjoy watching others fall in love with fishing the same way that we did years ago.
Techniques
We specialize in nearshore and offshore fishing out of Ponce Inlet. Our techniques vary based on the type of fish targeted and the length of the trip. We troll, anchor, and drift fish on a regular basis using live, cut, and artificial baits.
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Fishing Reports
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Tails Up Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(58 reviews)
Ponce Inlet
trips from US $1,000

Fishing Reports

Offshore fishing report
Offshore fishing report
Apr 9, 2021 Ponce Inlet
Over the past week the trolling bite has really picked up for us. The mahi havent came in big numbers but they have all been nice fish from 12-30 pounds. We have also found a steady tuna bite with weights from 15-35 pounds. Definitely a good time to book a long trip with us.
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8 hour bottom fishing
8 hour bottom fishing
Mar 29, 2021 Ponce Inlet
Solid bottom bite, loaded the box with triggerfish, redeyes, lane snapper, and Mangos. Even caught a bonus mutton snapper. The water is heating up and so is the bite!
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Offshore trolling
Offshore trolling
Mar 29, 2021 Ponce Inlet
Had two trolling trips this week. The first trip we battled some bumpy seas and tough conditions but managed to go 1 for 2 on wahoo and a few bonita to keep us busy. Went back out the next day and found some decent mahi. Seems like the more warm weather we get the better the fishing gets. Looking foreward to seeing what we do on our next few trolling days.
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Half day action
Half day action
Dec 23, 2020 Ponce Inlet
Good fishing on our recent half day trips. Good numbers of kingfish have come aboard as well as a bonus mahi. We made a few drops to the bottom and found a nice mutton snapper. Fishing is great right now and we are starting to see a consistent pattern! Book now!
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4 hour inshore trip
4 hour inshore trip
Nov 10, 2020 Ponce Inlet
Started out snook fishing. We caught 5 and then switched to Redfish. Everybody caught a Red over 40 inches! Stellar inshore fishing right now!
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10 hour bottom fishing
10 hour bottom fishing
Oct 14, 2020 Ponce Inlet
Bite was tough yesterday, went 1 for 3 on gags and managed a few triggers and cobia. Lots of red snapper and short cobia getting in the way today. Still a very tasty box, as the water cools we will begin to see larger cobia move through the reef.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 58 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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8 hour trip with Captain Ed and deck hand Chris
8 hour trip with Captain Ed and deck hand Chris
Great day with Tails Up
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
86%
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Tim C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best charter in years. And I have been charting for 15 years.

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on April 7, 2024
Best Captain & 1st mate. They worked as a team and produced some big Mahi & Black Fin Tuna.
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Cary B.
Orlando, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 13, 2023
Excellent trip, had a lot of fun. Captain Ed put us on the fish and kept us on the fish. Both the Captain and mate went out...
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Christopher K.
Houston, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day with Tails Up

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 11, 2023
Great trip with Tails Up! Definitely would recommend them to anyone wanting to charter. Beautiful boat, with great captain...
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Shane M.
Winter Park, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day - 6 Hour

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 9, 2023
We had a great morning! We pulled in a couple big fish. Probably the biggest Iโ€™ve ever caught and thatโ€™s not a fish story....
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Courtney M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 13, 2023
Ed and Noah were awesome. Made it a great day with family and friends. Took our catch to the restaurant next to the dock and...
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