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James Mikel
James Mikel
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified

Gets It Done

5 Hour – Deep Sea-Nearshore Gulf2 adults

Puts you on the fish and goes the extra mile for a day of success. Would go again tomorrow if I could. Offshore the red snapper, big grouper, king macs and cobia are within 7 miles of shore. Found the ride time is less than 10% of the total fishing time reserved due to 80ft of water and stacked spots are just a few miles off the beach. A few vermillion snapper and triggers for a well rounded day. thank you.

Reported Catch
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Response from Captain

Thank you James, enjoyed having y’all and hope to see you guys next time you’re visiting the Emerald Coast!

Life’s 2 Short
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Life’s 2 Short

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US $444

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Life’s 2 Short
Life’s 2 Short
State licensed
4.9
(150)
26 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
Fish 2
+10
4 hour trip • 6 persons
US $788

Rating

4.9
150 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 96%
    Great experience
  • 99%
    Family friendly
  • 100%
    Friendly captain
  • 100%
    Good boat
  • 98%
    Recommended
  • 97%
    Caught fish

All reviews (150)

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  • Kenny Heitzig
    Kenny Heitzig
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Family Fishing Trip with Captain Alex!

    5 Hour – Deep Sea-Nearshore Gulf • 3 adults • 2 children

    Captain Alex was fantastic with the kids and made the whole experience fun and enjoyable for everyone. He was very knowledgeable, patient, and worked hard the entire trip trying to get us on fish. We ended up catching several fish and even a bull shark, which was definitely a highlight for the kids! You could tell he genuinely cared about making sure we had a great time on the water. Highly recommend Captain Alex for a fun family fishing charter!

    Reported Catch
    Red Snapper
    Vermilion Snapper
    Gray Triggerfish
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Kenny, God bless you and your family!

  • Preston Paben
    Preston Paben
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great fishing trip

    4 Hour Trip • 1 adult

    i could not ask for an better experience we got to catch bait for our big fishing witch was cool in just its self them to be able to hit fish with the bait we caught and captain Alex is just a cool and down to earth person was easy to talk to and to relate to i would go on another trip with him a 1000 times over again I highly recommend him and you would not be disappointed in yr charter with captain alex he put us on some very good spots but i will say 4 hrs is not enough time i highly recommend to go on 8 hr trip just bc as soon as the fishing gets good then you have to head in but we got put on so many different fish I highly recommend LIFE 2 SHORT AS YOUR FISHING CHARTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reported Catch
    Gray Triggerfish
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    I appreciate you and look forward to having you guys back next time!

  • James Mikel
    James Mikel
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Gets It Done

    5 Hour – Deep Sea-Nearshore Gulf • 2 adults

    Puts you on the fish and goes the extra mile for a day of success. Would go again tomorrow if I could. Offshore the red snapper, big grouper, king macs and cobia are within 7 miles of shore. Found the ride time is less than 10% of the total fishing time reserved due to 80ft of water and stacked spots are just a few miles off the beach. A few vermillion snapper and triggers for a well rounded day. thank you.

    Reported Catch
    Red Snapper
    Gray Triggerfish
    Vermilion Snapper
    Gag Grouper
    +1
    Response from Captain

    Thank you James, enjoyed having y’all and hope to see you guys next time you’re visiting the Emerald Coast!

  • Luke Winters
    Luke Winters
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time to fish!

    5 Hour – Deep Sea-Nearshore Gulf - 1:00 PM • 5 adults • 2 children

    Our family took a 5 hour deep sea fishing trip with Alex on the Life’s 2 Short charter. Alex was a great captain and family friendly! He was able to teach us a few things and was excited to see the fish we were catching! His boat was a smooth ride and we were out at sea the whole time! You’ll have a blast! We had plenty of fresh fish we caught and had cooked at a local restaurant. Best fresh fish! Our kids loved every minute on the boat! They loved the cooked fish! We will go back to Alex! Thanks Alex!

    Response from Captain

    I had a blast with your family and am so happy you enjoyed your fresh catch! Looking forward to our next adventure together!

  • Scott Olejnik
    Scott Olejnik
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First King mackerel of the season.

    4 Hour Trip • 4 adults

    Captain Alex knows his Craft. We had four anglers on board and put us onto fish right away. We caught the first King Mackerel of the season and several Spanish mackerel and other species. Not to mention, he’s a great down to earth and really likable person. We’d for sure go back.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you Scott! God Bless you and your family.