Great day on the water with Captain Mike, excellent and knowledgeable first mate who is very helpful. Fun for the family looking for some offshore fishing and great memories. Excellent pickup and drop off location at Margaritaville if you are staying on Paradise Island. I would highly recommend this boat, crew and Captain.
The captain and mate worked very hard trying to find fish. We went off shore after Mahi Mahi but did nothing. It was extremely rough so we moved closer to shore where we caught 5 yellow tail snapper and a Spanish Mackeral. We lost a huge grouper because the captain had set the drag too tight to try to pull it out of a hole . When it came out it ran and snapped the line . The boat needs some work- the fighting chair is in deplorable condition. We could only troll three line’s because one of the outriggers was broken. One of the fishing poles was all taped up with white tape because it looked like it was broken
The captain and mate worked very hard trying to find fish. We went off shore after Mahi Mahi but did nothing. It was extremely rough so we moved closer to shore where we caught 5 yellow tail snapper and a Spanish Mackeral. We lost a huge grouper because the captain had set the drag too tight to try to pull it out of a hole . When it came out it ran and snapped the line . The boat needs some work- the fighting chair is in deplorable condition. We could only troll three line’s because one... More
It was an average day fishing but amazing snorkeling. The fish did not cooperate. But still caught many barracudas and 2 black fins. The scenery was beautiful and the crew friendly and helpful. I would warn you though, the boat is not captain mike. He has hired entire crew, so expect to tip the entire crew. I have never experienced this before. I have plenty offshore experience. But have never had a captain get upset after I tipped the mates, until this trip. I don’t mind tipping appropriately, but I do not like getting asked for a tip. I felt bad so I gave him a tip, but I do not want anyone else to have to experience that. As long as you know going into it, it may have made it better.
It was an average day fishing but amazing snorkeling. The fish did not cooperate. But still caught many barracudas and 2 black fins. The scenery was beautiful and the crew friendly and helpful. I would warn you though, the boat is not captain mike. He has hired entire crew, so expect to tip the entire crew. I have never experienced this before. I have plenty offshore experience. But have never had a captain get upset after I tipped the mates, until this trip. I don’t mind tipping appropriately,... More
Thank you for your review. To clarify one of your points…Chubasco Charters has 2 vessels in our fleet…Chubasco, captained by Capt. Mike and Chubasco VI by Capt. Charlton. Chubasco VI’s listing clearly states that Capt. Charlton is the captain. In this area, tips are shared between the Capt. and mate/mates. We’re happy you enjoyed our beautiful islands, snorkeling the pristine waters and fishing.
Good trip
Thanks for the great review. We’re happy you enjoyed your trip.
Like they say even a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.. Unfortunately we weren’t able to catch any bigger game fish or Mahi / tuna.. We pulled up one decent mutton snapper and the rest nothing worth writing about. Would have been nice to have have love bait and not bagged bally. Overall ok..Ive been kn better, ive been on worse.. We. Cant control this fish we caught but it was a decent time for the price.
Thank you for your review. We’re glad you were able to enjoy fishing albeit not getting into any offshore species.