I can’t thank Capt Joe enough for what turned out to be a trip of a lifetime for my son and I!

His communications with us were so helpful in getting to and parking at the marina.

He gave us options on the types of fishing available and what we wanted to do. Being complete noobs we basically told him we would follow his lead on what he thought was best for the day and boy was that a great decision on our part.

It was the opening of blackfish season so he took us out to a reef where he knows the blackfish typically bite. Given it was day one he cautioned us and tampered our expectations but boy or boy were they biting. He showed us how to get a half crab on a hook and after explaining how to fish for the sneaky elusive blackfish we were off!

We were on fish right away and it was very challenging knowing when to actually pull up on the rod to hook one that was stealing our bait but man that was some FUN fishing!! Capt Joe would watch our rods and let us know we had a bite but by the time we reacted the grab was gone!!

I honestly can’t remember how many we caught to include black seabass (definitely over 20) but ended up with 3 chonkers that were keepers.

He then asked if we’d like to catch some blues to which we both responded YES!

He took us out a little further and set us up for diamond jig which we had never done. No sooner did he drop the lure and a fish was on! We only kept 5 but I’m quite sure we caught over 30 if not more and it was so much fun! Capt would look over at his instruments and say “ ok guys we should be getting a hit any second!” and boom we were on. There were multiple occasions when we all were hooked onto some fish.

We even had a bonus false albacore that put up one heck of a bite.

If you want to actually fish and not sit in a chair trolling for our we HIGHLY recommend you book with Capt Joe (One More Drift Charters). We fished for a solid 7 hours and my son said it was his best day ever!!

Capt Joe exceeded all of our expectations. His knowledge and patience with a couple of Googans (new term we learned) was outstanding!

Thanks again Capt for a day we will never forget and we will see you again next year!!

Highly recommend Capt Joe and his whole operation. Seas were a bit rough to start, so I received several updates in advance and en route. We decided to go for it and things calmed down considerably over the afternoon to a really beautiful day by the end. Joe had several spots in mind, so we started off fishing for porgies and sea bass (and a dog fish), and ended with a couple of bluefish. Lost track of how many fish we landed, but we ended up keeping about 25 porgies, blues, and black bass. They were obsessively clean and organized on the boat, and had everything cleaned and packaged by the time we were back at the dock. My older son got a bit seasick and Joe quickly offered some meds that got him back on his feet. I was there with three teenaged boys in total, and Joe was really great with them. Probably helps that he coaches high school soccer in his spare time (HOW he manages all of that, I don’t know!). We are already planning a return trip to hit the striped bass season! Highly recommended.

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I can’t say enough great things about our fishing trip with Captain Joe and Josh! From the moment my son and I stepped on the boat, they made us feel welcome, comfortable, and excited for the day ahead. Their knowledge of the water and fishing spots was top-notch, and they worked hard to make sure we were always in the right place at the right time.

What really stood out was how patient and encouraging they were with my son. They took the time to teach him techniques, answer his questions, and celebrate every catch with genuine enthusiasm. It turned what could have just been another fishing trip into an unforgettable experience for both of us.

The boat was clean, well-equipped, and safe, and the whole trip was run in a way that felt both professional and fun. We caught plenty of fish, shared lots of laughs, and left with memories that we’ll be talking about for years to come.

If you’re looking for a charter that combines skill, hospitality, and a true passion for making the experience special, Captain Joe and Josh are the ones to book. We will absolutely be going back out with them again!

Capt Joe and his mate, Josh, were very professional and organized. They quickly assessed us, our fishing abilities and what experience we were hoping for - and then catered the trip to exceed our expectations. Capt Joe clearly has many years of experience fishing these waters. He knew where the fish were, and coached us on how to catch them. His boat and gear are in excellent condition, and the instruction they provided lead to success for all 4 members of our party, even those with limited fishing experience. But on top of this… they were a lot of fun to be with. Good people. Would highly recommend.

Captain Joe and First Mate Josh gave us a fantastic fishing experience. Joe was open to what we wanted to fish for and offered up some suggestions. We decided on blues and he got us right on them. And on them again and again. Haven’t fished blues before and Joe was patient and taught us a lot. We came home with fish and a great time on the water. Josh was really helpful and on point getting us set up for each cast. We were already talking about our next trip with them on the drive home. Highly recommended!