Dennis Rusche
Dennis Rusche
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified

Great First Fishing Charter For Kids

3 hour4 adults1 child

This was thebfirst fishing trip with a charter that one of my sons and nephew had been on. Captain Jeff did a great job showing them how to put bait on for saltwater fishing, and what to do once the line was in the water. We caught plenty of snook, red grouper, triggerfish and a puffe fish. he also suggested some spots to fish in from the shore the rest of the week. We had a great time and will definitely contact Jeff next time we're down in Longboat Key.

Reported Catch
Snook
Snook
Redfish
Redfish
Response from Captain

Thank you for the kind review!! Looking forward to having you in the future!!

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Ratha B Fishin
State licensed
4.9
(139)
21 ft
Group size 1 - 5
1 - 5
Fish 1
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+10
4 hour trip • 5 persons
US $500

Rating

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

What anglers say

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

All reviews (139)

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  • Brent Leblanc
    Brent Leblanc
    us
    Idaho, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Exactly what we were hoping for!

    Half Day Trip (AM)4 adults3 children

    My wife and two boys decised to vacation to florida and check it out, and we wanted to introduce them to “ocean” fishing since they’ve never been. we booked the 4 hour excursion and although we weren’t deep sea fishing, we had a perfect trip and caught 13-14 differ t tyles of fish and my boys had a blast. On top of that, Jeff was an awesome Captain (Friendly, Professional, knowledgeable, etc) and to top it off we basically got an awesome dolphin excursion at the same time because when we would come accross them, Jeff would point them out and even got one of them to ride our wake to where rhe dolphins were jumping in and out of the wake while we were driving. needless to say our objective to catch fish, have a great experience, and to have a fishing trip memory for the books was accomplished. Thank you Captain Jeff!

    Reported Catch
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Response from Captain

    thank you for the kind review! hope to see you guys again next year!

  • Murad Bushnaq
    Murad Bushnaq
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    fun, safe and plenty of action!

    3 hour4 adults3 children

    Captain Jeff was an absolute professional from start to finish. We arrived 15 minutes early, and he was already there waiting for us with everything prepared and ready to go. The boat was fully stocked with plenty of bait, quality fishing gear, and refreshments, making for a comfortable and enjoyable experience right from the start. The boat itself was clean, stable, and very comfortable, and within just 20–30 minutes of leaving the dock, we were already fishing. Throughout the trip, Captain Jeff took us to multiple productive spots, giving us plenty of opportunities to catch fish. We landed snook and catfish, and even had a baby shark on the line! Unfortunately, just as I reached for my phone to record it, the shark leaped out of the water and shook the hook free, a memorable moment we’ll be talking about for a long time. What really stood out was how great Jeff was with the kids. He was patient, friendly, and always quick to help re-bait hooks, fix tackle, and make sure everyone was having a good time. We were enjoying ourselves so much that we decided to extend the trip by an extra hour, and Jeff was more than happy to accommodate us. Overall, this was an outstanding fishing experience. Captain Jeff’s professionalism, knowledge and friendly approach made it so everyone had a great time. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a memorable day on the water.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind and detailed review! This is what it’s all about. I appreciate the feedback and hope you have some wonderful memories!!

  • Andrea Martilla
    Andrea Martilla
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught fish on every cast!

    3 hour5 adults

    We had a blast! We caught so many fish immediately on the beginning of our trip. We kept enough sea trout to have a family meal and released the rest. We caught a variety fish, including ladyfish, red drum, and snook. When we finished fishing the captain took us on a tour of the island. We even stopped at a sandbar to find sand dollars. The captain was very friendly and helpful. It was very easy to communicate with him and set up our fishing trip. I would recommend this fishing charter to anyone!

    Reported Catch
    Snook
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Response from Captain

    thanks so much for the review it was a pleasure having yall!

  • Dennis Rusche
    Dennis Rusche
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great First Fishing Charter For Kids

    3 hour4 adults1 child

    This was thebfirst fishing trip with a charter that one of my sons and nephew had been on. Captain Jeff did a great job showing them how to put bait on for saltwater fishing, and what to do once the line was in the water. We caught plenty of snook, red grouper, triggerfish and a puffe fish. he also suggested some spots to fish in from the shore the rest of the week. We had a great time and will definitely contact Jeff next time we're down in Longboat Key.

    Reported Catch
    Snook
    Redfish
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the kind review!! Looking forward to having you in the future!!

  • Chris Perillo
    Chris Perillo
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Epic Saturday

    Half Day Trip (AM)1 adult

    Had an absolutely fantastic day with Captain Leonard. Pick up location was easy to find and we were in the fish within 30 minutes. First part of the trip was in shore and caught Snook, Jack, a flounder and Pinfish which we used later. After the in shore fishing we headed just off the beach and got into a great school of Spanish Mackerel and Kings. Landed more than 10 Mackerel and 3 Kings. had a large King (on the Pinfish) that ran out a ton of line but broke off. captain Leonard was attentive, a great conversationalist and knew his waters. will join him again next time we are down.

    Reported Catch
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snook
    Response from Captain

    thanks for the review!! and thanks for the filets!