Islamorada
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US $700
Captain
Bug Sportfishing
Islamorada, United States
50+ reviews
Being born into a fishing family, I have been on the water and around boats for my entire life. As soon as I was able to walk, my father taught me how to cast and I would spend hours casting behind my house in Point Pleasant, NJ.
My family moved to South Florida when I was still young, which opened up a whole new world to me, where I was able to spend every second I could either on or near the water. As a teenager, I started working at a marina on the fuel dock which eventually branched into working as a mate for private boats and on charters.
After that, I spent several years as the captain running a corporate sportfishing program competing in Marlin tournaments up and down the east coast of the US. After operating a successful sportfishing charter in New Jersey for several years, I came to realize Islamorada is truly where I call home. I have always been passionate about being a fisherman and have known from a very young age that this is what I was meant to do.
Charter
Rating
4.9
71 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (79)
What anglers say
98%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
All reviews (71)
Showing 1 – 5 of 71 reviews
Joshua Tenney
Maryland, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedNEWAwesome experience all around
4 Hour inshore Shark Trip • 5 adults • 3 childrenTook my family of 5 including a 12,10 and 8 year old. We caught lots of fish. He put us on one spot and never had to leave. We caught plenty of fish with the lite rigs and tied into a lot where we needed the chair. Crew was great and knowledgeable. Great experience. Highly recommend this charter
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Andrew PartridgeChicago, IL, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedFantastic, friendly, hard-working crew
4 Hour inshore Shark Trip • 3 adults • 2 childrenBeautiful boat and really great guys. Gorgeous scenery. Caught 100+ lb nurse shark, yellowtail, big blue runners and others. Crew was great with my 10 and 12 yrs old boys. Crew knows their stuff and area and worked tirelessly to make sure we made some memories!
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Christine KirchhoffMichigan, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedProfessional, Relaxed and Fun
4 Hour inshore Shark Trip • 3 adults • 1 childCapt. James and first mate Daniel were a great fit for us. We had a perfect afternoon that included patient, friendly guidance for my grandson to learn to fish. He caught lots of yellowtail, plus we had the thrill of hooking a HUGE shark that my daughter in law had the excitement of reeling up to the side of the boat. Would highly recommend choosing Bug for your charter excursion!
Kamal DaraisehArizona, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedAmazing trip
Half Day Reef (6HR) • 4 adultsDanny and James are stellar people and even better fisherman. We were able to both snorkel, and fish out in the deep sea. Would absolutely come back and do it again!
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Response from Captainthank you Kamal! had a great time with yall! come back soon!!!!
Ronald Van Den HoutenRepeat anglerTexas, US•Member since 2020•5 trips5.0VerifiedGreat crew and fiahing combination!
Full Day Reef (8HR) • 2 adultsWe highly recommend this energetic and knowledgeable crew, on a boat that was a pleasure to fish on! Multi species and exciting strategies! Genuine commitment to deliver maximum value and fun.
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What's biting with Bug Sportfishing in Islamorada
The fall is the best time of year to fish the flats in Islamorada, and you'll see this in September. With fewer crowds, lots of Bonefish and Permit on the flats, and Snook in the mangroves, you're in for a treat.
