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Filiep Samyn
Filiep Samyn
us
Tennessee, US
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Member since 2025
5.0
Verified

No wahoo but plenty of tuna

Half Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing2 adults

My wife and I had a good time with captain Hillyboo, Carla, and Greg. We left at 8am with the Lucky Strike (clean as a whistle). My spouse has mobility problems; captain and crew went out of their way to help her on and off the boat. We were hoping to catch wahoo but that didn’t happen . That’s fishing, things don’t happen on demand. We caught tuna within the first 20 minutes in open sea and this continued for the better part of the trip. One tuna got caught by a predator so only part of it remained when I reeled it in. We also caught a barracuda. Captain Hillyboo cleaned enough fish for us for several meals. The barracuda was excellent and prepared by the cooks at El Caliente (which the captain recommended). Overall this was a great excursion and we were truly impressed by the knowledge and professionalism by the captain and his crew. In addition I need to point out that the Lucky Strike has a fighting chair needed for bigger fish. I have seen several advertisements for deep sea fishing where the boat is not equipped with a fighting chair. This yet another reason for me recommending this outfitter.

Reported Catch
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Response from Charter operator

thank you so much for your review. we only give our best!;

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  • Filiep Samyn
    Filiep Samyn
    us
    Tennessee, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    No wahoo but plenty of tuna

    Half Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing • 2 adults

    My wife and I had a good time with captain Hillyboo, Carla, and Greg. We left at 8am with the Lucky Strike (clean as a whistle). My spouse has mobility problems; captain and crew went out of their way to help her on and off the boat. We were hoping to catch wahoo but that didn’t happen . That’s fishing, things don’t happen on demand. We caught tuna within the first 20 minutes in open sea and this continued for the better part of the trip. One tuna got caught by a predator so only part of it remained when I reeled it in. We also caught a barracuda. Captain Hillyboo cleaned enough fish for us for several meals. The barracuda was excellent and prepared by the cooks at El Caliente (which the captain recommended). Overall this was a great excursion and we were truly impressed by the knowledge and professionalism by the captain and his crew. In addition I need to point out that the Lucky Strike has a fighting chair needed for bigger fish. I have seen several advertisements for deep sea fishing where the boat is not equipped with a fighting chair. This yet another reason for me recommending this outfitter.

    Reported Catch
    Great Barracuda
    Skipjack Tuna
    Response from Charter operator

    thank you so much for your review. we only give our best!;

  • Jeremy Ball
    Jeremy Ball
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
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    Member since 2021
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    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing trip!

    Half Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing • 3 adults

    We had the best time deep sea fishing and trying to catch big fish. We were able to catch some nice baracuda, a huge mahi mahi, and a tuna which turned into us catching a huge shark! I annoyed the staff all week with 100s of questions and they happily answered every single one. Thanks so much for the amazing experience!

    Reported Catch
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Charter operator

    thank you very much Jeremy! we only give our best!

  • Jason Hutt
    Jason Hutt
    us
    New York, US
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    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Nice afternoon on the water

    half day offshore fishing • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had a nice afternoon on the water. The fish weren't really biting, we caught one barracuda. It wasn't for lack of trying. The captain and crew put out out a good spread of fresh bait and lures with many tweaks and adjustments. They were patient with the two boys in our group and explained everything they asked. Fishing doesn't always mean catching but we still had fun.

  • Amber Henderson
    Amber Henderson
    us
    Colorado, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic trip and crew!!!

    Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing • 5 adults

    Hilly Boo, Byron and Carla are top notch!! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience for my husbands 50th birthday celebration. Book with this captain and crew for fantastic fishing and an even better lunch.

    Reported Catch
    Great Barracuda
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Melodye Westmoreland
    Melodye Westmoreland
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2020
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    wonderful trip

    Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing • 6 adults

    the crew was great. cooked full lunch and had great drinks on board. caught lots of fish. very glad there was a bathroom on board. we had a great time.

    Reported Catch
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Charter operator

    thanks for choosing us..we only give our best!