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Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 400 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Didn\u2019t catch what the trip was intended for but that\u2019s probably due to the weather.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
84%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
82%
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Michael M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Record haul in Destin

VERIFIED   6 Hour AM Captains Choice Deep Sea on September 10, 2024
Great day with Captain Taylor, at one point we were catching fish faster than the Captain could take them off the line. I will...
Michael M. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
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Gregory H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with the guys

VERIFIED   6 Hour AM Captains Choice Deep Sea on July 1, 2025
Had a good time other than the rain for the first 1.5 hrs, but canโ€™t control the weather. Got on some tuna and Spanish mackerel.
Gregory H. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
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Rodney S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing for shark

VERIFIED   3hr Shark Trip on June 24, 2025
No luck catching anything today but still a great trip. Taylor was fantastic and full of knowledge and expertise about fishing.
Rodney S. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
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Jason S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour AM Captains Choice Deep Sea on July 30, 2025
Jason S. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
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Shannon M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8.5 ft 350lbs bull shark

VERIFIED   3hr Shark Trip on July 16, 2025
We did the evening shark trip, we caught a 8.5 feet long 350 lbs Bull shark.ย  It was great!!!
Shannon M. recommends Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
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