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Chet Vahle
Chet Vahle
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified

one of those days…

4hour inshore fishing - 12:30 PM2 adults

Captain Eddy worked hard to put us on the fish with different techniques at various locations, depths and tidal flows. Larger fish just weren’t biting, as evidenced by just a couple fish being cleaned by numerous captains back at the dock. By comparison, we threw back one small keeper and numerous fish of four different species that were too small to keep. Note that we rated the overall experience as 4 stars due to the lack of biting fish, not due to any deficiency by Eddy, but the captain and boat as 5 stars. It was not his fault that they weren’t biting for anyone that day.

Response from Captain

Thanks for the great review. We tried our best and I know next time will be better.

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  • Juan Carlos Bird
    Juan Carlos Bird
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2023
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Nice Fishing Day

    6 Hour Trip • 5 adults

    Captain Eddie did everything in his will to get us to the fishing spots and get some keepers. The fish didn’t cooperate. We got some keeper mangrove snappers! Got some Groupers (Goliath, Red), Ladyfish, a good bunch of non-keeper Snappers and the dreaded catfish. Captain Eddie didn’t leave any hook unbaited and helped us have very nice day of fishing. We will be back, and definitely will get in contact with Captain Eddie for another good fishing trip.

    Reported Catch
    Goliath Grouper
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Thank you

  • Bruce Nye
    Bruce Nye
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Absolutely perfect day

    3 hour inshore fishing • 2 adults

    Captain Eddy, had fish hitting at every spot, even took a break to walk an island beach and collect shells It was the greatest day in the water will definitely, highly recommend

    Reported Catch
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
    Speckled Trout
  • Chet Vahle
    Chet Vahle
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    one of those days…

    4hour inshore fishing - 12:30 PM • 2 adults

    Captain Eddy worked hard to put us on the fish with different techniques at various locations, depths and tidal flows. Larger fish just weren’t biting, as evidenced by just a couple fish being cleaned by numerous captains back at the dock. By comparison, we threw back one small keeper and numerous fish of four different species that were too small to keep. Note that we rated the overall experience as 4 stars due to the lack of biting fish, not due to any deficiency by Eddy, but the captain and boat as 5 stars. It was not his fault that they weren’t biting for anyone that day.

    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the great review. We tried our best and I know next time will be better.

  • Jacob Long
    Jacob Long
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    More fish than we could count!

    4hour Fishing/shelling • 6 adults • 4 children

    We had a great morning on the water with Captain Eddy! We found a whole bag full of shells 🐚 then caught more fish than we couls count. Eddy was great. He was personable, experienced, and made sure we had a good time. We would definitely recommend and hope to make it out with him again one day!

    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the great review! Im happy you all enjoyed it. I hope to see you all again.

  • Eric Gill
    Eric Gill
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Solid trip

    4hour inshore fishing • 3 adults

    Went fishing while on vacation. Eddy has a great contender bay boat and took us on an excellent trip. Given weather conditions, and peak summer, it was hard to find a steady bite. Eddy worked tirelessly to get us on the bite. We ended up with several snook and mangrove snapper. Recommend.

    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the great review! Im happy you all came out. Thanks again.