Captain
Craig Mick

Member since May 2022 Pensacola, United States
Background
Captain Craig started working the docks of Miami in the early 70s as a boat washer and standby mate. After being away from south Florida for some time, he moved back and fished with his brother every chance they got. His brother then bought a charter boat and started fishing charters out of Key Biscayne. A short time later, Capt. Craig became a captain as well. In 1988, he went from a 6-pack to 100-ton. Capt. Craig has fished waters from Palm Beach to Key West and throughout the Bahamas, winning several tournaments along the way. He bought and outfitted his 25' Contender in 1987. The captain fished charters on that boat part-time with Haulover Inlet being his home. He became too busy (popular) running private sportfishing boats up to 72 feet. He later gave up the fast life to raise a family, took on a 'real job', and moved to Pensacola, fishing every chance he and his wife could. The all-around fishing experience and knowledge he possesses separate him from most captains.
Techniques
Kite fishing is my favorite technique of fishing for sailfish however here in the Gulf we will fish mainly for Snapper grouper anchoring over wrecks or artificial reefs.

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Pensacola, United States
Background
Captain Craig started working the docks of Miami in the early 70s as a boat washer and standby mate. After being away from south Florida for some time, he moved back and fished with his brother every chance they got. His brother then bought a charter boat and started fishing charters out of Key Biscayne. A short time later, Capt. Craig became a captain as well. In 1988, he went from a 6-pack to 100-ton. Capt. Craig has fished waters from Palm Beach to Key West and throughout the Bahamas, winning several tournaments along the way. He bought and outfitted his 25' Contender in 1987. The captain fished charters on that boat part-time with Haulover Inlet being his home. He became too busy (popular) running private sportfishing boats up to 72 feet. He later gave up the fast life to raise a family, took on a 'real job', and moved to Pensacola, fishing every chance he and his wife could. The all-around fishing experience and knowledge he possesses separate him from most captains.
Techniques
Kite fishing is my favorite technique of fishing for sailfish however here in the Gulf we will fish mainly for Snapper grouper anchoring over wrecks or artificial reefs.
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4.9 / 5
(67 reviews)
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 67 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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From First Cast to Fresh Lunch, A Five-Star Offshore Fishing Experience
From First Cast to Fresh Lunch, A Five-Star Offshore Fishing Experience
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Tony E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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From First Cast to Fresh Lunch, A Five-Star Offshore Fishing Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip offshore reef on August 5, 2026
We had an awesome offshore fishing trip today with Brighter Days Sport Fishing and Captain Craig! The boys and I had a great...
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Barry Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perdido Key

VERIFIED   5 hour offshore reef pm on March 17, 2026
Captain Craig was great he was very knowledgeable of where to catch certain fish and made sure we definitely caught something.ย ...
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Kerby C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5 stars

VERIFIED   NEW  6 hour offshore reef on July 28, 2026
Captain Craig takes care of everything: from baiting the lines, to taking fish off the hooks and finally cleaning. As a seasoned...
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Gerald F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hour inshore near shore am on August 3, 2026
Captain Craig did a greater job. He got us on the fish. Our party of 6 (3 Adults and 3 kids), all caught plenty of fish. 5...
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Ben H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good first fishing trip for my boys

VERIFIED   4 hour inshore near shore am on March 24, 2026
We had a fun morning and we all caught fish. Craig and Noah were great, and kept the kids excited after they missed a couple...
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