Our family of five had an amazing fishing trip! Captain Craig and First Mate Andrew made the entire experience enjoyable from the moment we left the dock.

The boat was clean, comfortable, and the perfect size for our family. The air conditioned cabin was a huge bonus, giving our little ones a place to cool off, relax, and even take a nap when they needed a break. Having a bathroom onboard was another luxury that made the trip even more comfortable.

Captain Craig did a great job putting us on the fish, and Andrew was outstanding. He stayed busy the entire trip baiting hooks, taking fish off the lines, untangling things, and making sure everyone had what they needed. As complete beginners, we really appreciated how patient he was. He took the time to answer our questions, offer tips, and made sure everyone was having a great time.

Overall, it was an awesome experience from start to finish. If you’re looking for a family friendly charter with a knowledgeable captain and an incredible first mate, I highly recommend booking with Captain Craig and Andrew. We’d absolutely fish with them again.

What a great crew.  From first meeting them on the dock till the trip was complete, the crew was kind, courteous, and professional. The crew was fun and lively; they kept the atmosphere fun and engaged with our whole family. The crew has the experience and expertise to put it on the fish and keep all our gear working and hooks baited.  I have never caught so many fish on one trip; it was absolutely amazing. Best fishing trip I have been on. Thank you to the captain and crew of the Hard Charger for such a great experience.

After the last 4-5 years of getting fishing charters in Florida/South Texas, we wished we had discovered Craig and the Hard Charger a whole lot sooner!! We had a group of 7 total, and all had plenty of room. The bites were insane, Craig and AJ were lightning fast re-baiting. Very fast and efficient fisherman, very professional and answered any question we had no matter what it was. We opted for the 6 hour trip and came back to the dock with a barrel full of fish. If you want a truly great charter experience, I would recommend this group. We already have plans of coming back next year using this same service. The price is very competitive with surrounding charters. Can’t wait to come back!!!

We caught fish at every stop along the captains route.  The deckhands were helpful and fun to converse with/knowledgeable about the fishing.  Our group had a great time, and caught tons of fish over 20lbs, leaving everybody happy (and worn out 😂), highly recommend and will try to go with them again in the future!

We caught several red snapper.  The captain and first mate were great.  The first mate, Andy, done a fantastic job. He helped with baiting our hooks, reeling in fish, and getting the fish of the hook.