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Rick Brady

Member since July 2014 Fort Lauderdale, United States
Background
My crewman and I have extensive experience in fishing the Fort Lauderdale/Miami areas: two Bahamas Billfish Championships and numerous tournament wins in addition to our many years of local chartering. None of us enter into tournament fishing anymore and instead choose to spend our days furthering experienced and novice anglers experiences at deep sea fishing and smoothly introducing new anglers to deep sea fishing. Between us, we have a combined total of over 90 years guiding anglers in their pursuit of big game fish and also "action" charters tailored to meet each charters specific wishes. We love what we do, it is all we do, and our love for our job is easily seen with Trip Advisor and Google reviews as well as here at Fishing Booker, as all carry us with a 5-star rating.
Techniques
We offer all types of fishing approaches ranging from big bucket list fish to smaller ones for young children. Live baiting along the reef edges for Sailfish with kites as specialty. Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Tunas and Kings are primary trolling and live bait targets as well as bottom fishing for various species including grouper, snapper, Golden and Gray Tilefish and also assorted Jack species.

Hey, I'm Captain Rick Brady

Fort Lauderdale, United States
Background
My crewman and I have extensive experience in fishing the Fort Lauderdale/Miami areas: two Bahamas Billfish Championships and numerous tournament wins in addition to our many years of local chartering. None of us enter into tournament fishing anymore and instead choose to spend our days furthering experienced and novice anglers experiences at deep sea fishing and smoothly introducing new anglers to deep sea fishing. Between us, we have a combined total of over 90 years guiding anglers in their pursuit of big game fish and also "action" charters tailored to meet each charters specific wishes. We love what we do, it is all we do, and our love for our job is easily seen with Trip Advisor and Google reviews as well as here at Fishing Booker, as all carry us with a 5-star rating.
Techniques
We offer all types of fishing approaches ranging from big bucket list fish to smaller ones for young children. Live baiting along the reef edges for Sailfish with kites as specialty. Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Tunas and Kings are primary trolling and live bait targets as well as bottom fishing for various species including grouper, snapper, Golden and Gray Tilefish and also assorted Jack species.
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Improving catches on fishing charters i
Improving catches on fishing charters i
Feb 19, 2021 Fort Lauderdale
Pleased to report that the catches have been again better here on our fishing charters in Ft. Lauderdale. Some nice fish, and more fish around. As you see pictured Wahoo, Kings, Jacks, Tunas with Bonito mixed in, and Sharks. Everything happening in 400 feet of water or less. That's within two miles of shore here. Weather continues to be so very wonderful when compared to virtually everywhere else in the country. Some showers this afternoon, a front pushing through will bring some wind. And we are ready for the wind. As I spoke fishing has improved, but the Sailfish continue to puzzle all. We are happy with catches, and notice that Mako Shark. Good fun, good fish for sure and a special fish. That aside back to what is missing. It is โ€œsupposedโ€ to be high season for the Sails. This front is dragging down, coming slowly, this is fine by us. Looking at several days of northerly winds in the forecast. Good breeze but certainly very fishable, especially as that direction of wind pops the sails up on the surface if (and it is) the current is north. And and a big AND for sure is the Sails themselves we are all wishing for.. Everybody will be watching the swells and certainly armed and dangerous. Ready and waiting, they will come, they always do, but late, very late this year. Tight lines, see you on the rip.
Mid February fishing in Ft. Lauderdale
Mid February fishing in Ft. Lauderdale
Feb 10, 2021 Fort Lauderdale
Been awhile since we last posted an update on our fishing charters in Fort Lauderdale. We have been fishing every day, and I mean every day. Weather has been decent and although the erratic catches continue and some days we struggle we have again had some good fish. There have been some very nice Kings to the south and when the current is right a decent snapper bite. Some improvement in the Blackfin Tuna fishing as the numbers have ticked up for them in water from 200 to 500 feet in depth with Bonito mixed in when inside of 250. Truly large Barracudas, most of the Sharks we are seeing are around 7 feet in length. Sailfish and Mahi-Mahi remain difficult which is something certainly nobody is happy about.. I like to say every day is different, and as we all know that's accurate, but most everyday has been the same for those Sails and Mahi. One here and one there. As I mentioned we are fishing every day, so to reserve your fishing trip in Ft. Lauderdale always call me direct @ **hidden content** to lock in your day. Enjoy the photos of recent anglers. Happy Valentines Day, be safe. Rick
Fishing charters in Fort Lauderdale
Fishing charters in Fort Lauderdale
Jan 27, 2021 Fort Lauderdale
We continue to enjoy very nice pleasant days on the water as once again so much of the country gets mugged with winter systems and far from ideal January weather conditions. I'm sure we'll get some winter (South Florida style) weather before the Fall, and we'll enjoy the warm days (83 today, 71 tomorrow and then back up to 78 on Sunday). All of us here on both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts try for some continuity with the catches, and that has not been easy. There are once again some fine fish around, but not every day. We , meaning myself and certainly most of the captains in the fleet, feel some change in this postcard perfect weather would be a plus. A couple of good strong frontal systems with enough horsepower to push through all of Florida without getting bogged down along the way as has been happening this winter would be welcome. That from a fisherman's perspective, not a lay out on the beach sun and sand viewpoint. Let her blow a bit, put an extra layer on and lets see what happens. A couple of good fronts would work nicely. Don't hate me, I know the very moderate winter weather here is huge plus when you load up and come south, but we could use some nasty. There are good fish to be fought as you can see by the photos of recent anglers, but not every day. We want every day, just like you
Mid January fishing charter report
Mid January fishing charter report
Jan 15, 2021 Fort Lauderdale
As we move away from 2021 all of us here at Marlin My Darlin are looking forward to spending our days on the ocean and also hopefully a safe and healthy year. We of course wish all of you who follow our Ft. Lauderdale fishing reports the same. You will notice quite a few photographs of recent anglers (as always) and their fish. Some really nice fish caught by our guests as you can see, but there continue to be tough days of fishing out on the water. We and the entire fleet find days where it is a struggle to bend the rods. Every day we start afresh with high hopes and we and you are going to have a good time offshore either way. Some days yield really good fish and others leave everyone light in the caught department. Comfortable sea conditions, favorable weather, good current and water clarity basically day after day keep hopes high as we leave the inlet, but as I mentioned dependable catches have more captains than just myself and my own scratching their heads. So there you have it, straight up, presented as it is. Strong days followed by weak days. As they say if โ€œyou don't go you won't know.โ€ There are good fish to be had, wish there were more. Always 110% here, fishing hard every day and having fun. Feel free to call me direct @ **hidden content** my cell anytime between 7 AM and 9 PM to discuss catches and charters, and always book us direct at that same number. See you on the rip, Rick
Year end Fishing in Ft. Lauderdale
Year end Fishing in Ft. Lauderdale
Dec 26, 2020 Fort Lauderdale
This will be our final report of the year for what is happening on our fishing charters in Ft. Lauderdale. So we'll take a second to wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous upcoming year as we put 2020 in the rear view mirror. So here's to looking forward to 2021 as although we have had some good fish there continue to be difficult days. Some Sails around but certainly scattered. Live Ballyhoo have been best for us quite possibly as they have allowed us to cover more ground and try various depths. Picking some school sized Kings along the reef edges. Some Blackfin Tunas off the edge but the larger schools that were so busy working the bait over have moved on. Doing some extra bottom fishing and Amberjacks and some snappers on the wrecks. So every day pretty much has the opportunity to score a memorable fish such as a Sail, Wahoo or large โ€œSmokerโ€ sized Kingfish, but some days are downright tough to find the right combination. It is accurate to say the fishing is all over the charts right now, but it is also pretty much accepted that a tough day on the water is better than a good day at the office. Get those kids out there, good numbers of small fish around just the right size for children, and keep the fingers crossed, there could be a fatty out there for you. Enjoy the photos. Happy New Year to all.
Kids and fishing in Ft. Lauderdale
Kids and fishing in Ft. Lauderdale
Dec 17, 2020 Fort Lauderdale
A quick report about fishing charters in Ft. Lauderdale involving children. Simple answer is to bring them along. For one we have large safe and comfortable boats.46.5 and 53 feet long. Keeps them as stable as possible (you too). Also our inlet is over 50 feet deep, and deep is best for making the transition from inland to ocean. The inlets to each side of us are a fraction of that 50 foot depth, and can really get sporty with the right (or wrong might be a better choice of words) combination of tides and wind. We have pint sized flotation devices for pint sized kids, not just children and adult sizes. Pint sized rod assortment also to complement our arsenal of big game stuff for bigger kids and adults. We carry many kids on our fishing trips in Ft. Lauderdale, and very often the parents on those charters allot at least a good portion of time directed at catching appropriate sized fish for the younger set. We know, we have kids of our own. As you are likely aware, private charters are a flat rate regardless of the number of persons , just don't exceed the 6 person maximum. So bring your kids of all ages and your camera, and pocket that babysitter money. Enjoy the included photos of the younger set that have all joined us here aboard Marlin My Darlin. It is said โ€œa picture is worth a thousand wordsโ€. Pictured are Kings, Bonito, Tunas. Barracudas, Mahi-Mahi, Sailfish, even Shark, a real kid pleaser, and of course the young anglers Most recently are the first four pics of Ashley's kids fishing with us Tuesday morning on a half day trip three days ago. Our next report will have photos of the same species with kids AND adults, as that is what is happening now. Tight lines, Happy Holidays. For questions and all reservations Capt. Rick @ **hidden content**

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Great first deep sea trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on March 1, 2021
What an awesome experience! 4 hour trip was just the right amount for us given the fish weโ€™re cooperating. Matt and Matt...
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Half Day trip with Joey and Kenny

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 21, 2020
Decided on a last minute trip from Cincinnati to Lauderdale for the sole purpose of catching a game fish. 1st stop catching...
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Full Day Reef Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 16, 2021
Captain Kenny and our bait man Cameron were an awesome duo and we had a great time. Even though it was a slower day for any...
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Full Day on Marlin My Darlin

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 4, 2020
What a great experience!!! The communication from first booking to the day of the trip was awesome. Joey and Kenny greeted...
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Great Day with Joey and Kenny

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip AM on October 16, 2020
We went out for a 6 hr charter with Joey and Kenny and they were fantastic guides. Very easy going but non-stop fishing. Joey...
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