Captain
Brandon Carey

Member since February 2023 Gulf Breeze, United States
Background
My earliest memories are mostly standing near a pond with a cane pole snagging Channel Cats and Green Sunfish. I was hooked at a very young age, constantly daydreaming about the giant fish that were lurking in every roadside pond (something I still do). Around 8th grade my parents got our first boat and bought me a subscription to Saltwater Sportsman. I proceeded to try every tip and trick inside and with so many types of fish and techniques for catching them, let's just say I caught the fever. I started deck-handing on a head boat in 2006 taking up to 45 passengers, 2008 I had jumped ship with my captain to a smaller walk-on vessel fishing up to 15, and most recently I spent 8 years working on a private multi-passenger catering up to 28. I love taking people offshore to experience our beautiful waters and amazing fishery.
Techniques
While you may catch me in my kayak or wading grass flats, fishing our artificial and natural reefs offshore is by far my favorite fishery. There is such a wide array of species that you never know what surprise you might find on these reefs. I prefer fishing lighter tackle on most rods, even freelining baits when conditions allow it. We will usually keep an unmanned line out for pelagics on the surface and one deep for any big surprises lurking below.

Hey, I'm Captain Brandon Carey

Gulf Breeze, United States
Background
My earliest memories are mostly standing near a pond with a cane pole snagging Channel Cats and Green Sunfish. I was hooked at a very young age, constantly daydreaming about the giant fish that were lurking in every roadside pond (something I still do). Around 8th grade my parents got our first boat and bought me a subscription to Saltwater Sportsman. I proceeded to try every tip and trick inside and with so many types of fish and techniques for catching them, let's just say I caught the fever. I started deck-handing on a head boat in 2006 taking up to 45 passengers, 2008 I had jumped ship with my captain to a smaller walk-on vessel fishing up to 15, and most recently I spent 8 years working on a private multi-passenger catering up to 28. I love taking people offshore to experience our beautiful waters and amazing fishery.
Techniques
While you may catch me in my kayak or wading grass flats, fishing our artificial and natural reefs offshore is by far my favorite fishery. There is such a wide array of species that you never know what surprise you might find on these reefs. I prefer fishing lighter tackle on most rods, even freelining baits when conditions allow it. We will usually keep an unmanned line out for pelagics on the surface and one deep for any big surprises lurking below.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(102 reviews)
Gulf Breeze
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 102 reviews
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Appropriate for children
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Michael V.
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July blast!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hours โ€“ Offshore Deep Sea Fishing on July 9, 2026
I have finished with several different outfits doing deep-sea charter trips, Brandon is hands-down 100% top-notch definitely...
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Robert H.
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Awesome trip with a knowledgeable Captain

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hours โ€“ Offshore Trolling on July 15, 2026
Very family friendly Captain, his experience and knowledge came in handy, when the bite slowed he was able to quickly adjust...
Robert H. recommends Saltwater Fever
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Daniel T.
Excellent
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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hours โ€“ Offshore Deep Sea Fishing on July 29, 2026
The trip was great!ย  Brandon put us on fish right away and we kept catching all day.ย  He knew just where to go and anytime...
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James A.
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AWESOME FISHING TRIP!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hours โ€“ Nearshore Shark Fishing on July 16, 2026
me and my cousin went out on a shark trip and had a great time! caught a few shark and our limit of red snapper. ever caught...
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John G.
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Awesome Time

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hours โ€“ Offshore Trolling on July 14, 2026
Had a great trip. Brandon was super knowledgeable and very helpful. we would definitely book another trip with him.
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