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Dawson Wagner
Dawson Wagner
us
Kentucky, US
•
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified

CAPTION GARY IS A FISH WISPER

3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH!2 adults

Let me say first off my wife and I had a blast we was on fish every min of every hour. We knew nothing about deep sea fishing we love bass fishing back home in Kentucky but found out that it’s very different than deep sea fishing. With captain Gary’s lifelong deep sea fishing experience he turned amateurs into amateurs who caught some massive fish. I texted him when I scheduled this appointment and told him me and my wife has never been and wanted to catch some HOGS and let me tell ya he put us on them. Gary is a respectful down to earth dude I’m very glad we booked this trip.

Reported Catch
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Response from Captain

Dawson thank you so much for the review and allowing me to spend time with you and Katy! You guys were nothing short of a captains dream guests. Your wife is one heck of a fishing lady and you better hold on to her close. Hope you guys enjoyed the fresh Grouper last night and the remainder of your vacation! Until our next adventure tight lines, Capt Gary

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Rating

4.9
188 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 95%
    Great experience
  • 91%
    Family friendly
  • 99%
    Friendly captain
  • 98%
    Good boat
  • 98%
    Recommended
  • 97%
    Caught fish

All reviews (188)

Showing 1 – 5 of 188 reviews
  • Anthony Crugnale
    Anthony Crugnale
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Bachelor Trip Success

    3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH! • 5 adults

    Captain Gary took us out in the morning and even bumped up our start time to beat the heat! His deckhand was extremely helpful as well with help us catch Grouper, a few Bonito and even a shark! This trip was a great experience and would recommend it to any type of fisherman, experienced or not it was a blast. If I find myself down in the area again I'll be sure to book with Captain Gary again, well worth the money! P.S. the grouper that they fileted for us was delicious when we took it home and threw it on the grill! Makes for great dinner plans if you take fish home! Thanks again Captain Gary!

    Reported Catch
    Red Grouper
    Response from Captain

    What a fun celebration! Thank you for including us!

  • Richard Shingleton
    Richard Shingleton
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2020
    •
    13 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    9 hr snapper trip

    9 Hour – Red Snapper/Grouper • 3 adults

    Took my wife and son out for his graduation present.When we got to the fishing grounds captain pretty quickly located fish. We were able to catch alot of grouper unfortunately almost all were just about an inch under legal size. Anyone who thinks all they will catch is keepers has never been fishing Still came home with some red snapper 1 grouper a few other mix fish and sore arms from reeling.Deckhand Aiden was friendly professional and johnny on the spot with our lines and our bait keeping our hooks in the water. Would definitely recommend this trip.

    Response from Captain

    Richard thank you for the review. The sharks were definitely out today in the tall water. The big fish never stood a chance as we were “sharked” with almost any big fish. Hope you guys enjoy the rest of your trip and we will always keep a light on for you!

  • Mark Johnson
    Mark Johnson
    us
    Minnesota, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Goliath Grouper!

    4 hr Trip -OFFSHORE/NEARSHORE • 2 adults

    Captain Gary and deck hand Aiden were awesome. My wife and I booked them for a 4 hour trip. We caught Amberjacks, Grouper, and a Goliath Grouper which was a highlight. The boat was well kept and the equipment was solid. The crew was quick and efficient at switching out gear and baiting hooks. Just an all around great experience!

    Reported Catch
    Red Grouper
    Response from Captain

    Mark, thanks so much for the review. Glad you guys had a blasT Hoipe to see you again!

  • Rob Cheslock
    Rob Cheslock
    Repeat angler
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
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    Member since 2026
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Rough day still but made the best of it.

    8 Hour Trip - BIGGER FISH! • 4 adults

    Unfortunately it was a windy day but Gary still did great to make the best of it. We didn’t get as much offshore fishing in as we would’ve like it Gary found us some other spots to fish. When the wind died down enough he got us back out. We ended the day on a great note catching a Goliath grouper. Gary knows his fishing.

    Reported Catch
    Red Grouper
    Amberjack
    Response from Captain

    Rob thanks for the review! it was a tough day with the winds but you guys hung in there. Hope you rnjoy the rest of your vacation!

  • Larry Hammond
    Larry Hammond
    us
    Ohio, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip ever

    5 Hour Trip - QUICK TRIP OFFSHORE! • 3 adults

    Captain Gary is fantastic. bery knowledgeable and knows where the fish are. Our group was pretty new to this type of fishing, and he taught us the ends and outs, and put on nice fish. Highly recommend him, and will definitely be looking to book with him again. Thank you Captain Gary

    Reported Catch
    Red Grouper
    Response from Captain

    What a fun day we had!!Hope you guys enjoyedt he fresh fish and we see you back real soon!