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Dan Mcfadden
Dan Mcfadden
us
Illinois, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified

Wonderful first-time ocean fishing for my 6YO!

2 Hour Trip – Inshore3 adults1 child

An amazing experience and would definitely recommend! Captain Erix is fantastic, personable, and knows exactly where the fish should be. He also made the time special for my son who never had fished on the ocean before. We caught tons of catfish and bonnethead sharks! Definitely looking forward to a longer excursion next time.

Response from Captain

Thank Dan it was a pleasure fishing with you and the boys yesterday. I'm glad they had a lot of fun. Thank you so much.

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188 reviews
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  • James Henneberry
    James Henneberry
    us
    Illinois, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Very Fun and Productive Fishing Trip

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore • 6 adults • 1 child

    Captain Erix put us on nice trout and catfish today. He was so good with my two grandchildren. We kept him busy baiting and taking the fish off of the hooks. He has a new boat and had very good tackle for us to use. I highly recommend Erix as your guide. My grandson asked if there were Hammerhead Sharks in the area, because that was his dream to catch one. He did catch one and so did I. We warmed up catching a ton of catfish. He was very knowledgeable of the areas we fished. Oh and by the way, the fish we caught and he clean for us were delicious. Erix is a good Christian Man. Tight lines!!

    Response from Captain

    thank you very much, James. It was my pleasure fishing with you and your family. It made my day this morning. Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed your fish. God bless.

  • Mitch Loiacano
    Mitch Loiacano
    us
    New York, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    incredible

    2 Hour Trip – Inshore • 4 adults

    We had an absolutely amazing time out on the water with Captain Erix! From start to finish, the experience was smooth, exciting, and incredibly fun. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and engaged the entire trip. The fishing was fantastic, and Captain Erix knew exactly where to go to keep the action going. Whether you’re experienced or brand new to fishing, this charter is a perfect choice. Highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a great day on the water. So much fun — A+++ all the way!

    Reported Catch
    Hammerhead Shark
    Response from Captain

    Thank you very much Mitch it was my pleasure i enjoyed fishing with the family

  • Melinda Beretsky
    Melinda Beretsky
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great experience for some first timers

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore • 4 adults • 2 children

    Our family of 4 had a great time. We caught 7 Goliath grouper, snapper, nurse shark, and another type of shark - along with lots of bait fish. Captain Erix was amazing with my 2 kids and made sure we all had a great time. I’d definitely recommend and would go again. He made the entire trip fun and we had some great memories and conversation.

    Reported Catch
    Goliath Grouper
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    thank you, Melinda it was a blessing Fishing with you and your family. I really enjoyed our trip families like you is why I do what I do thank you so much. God bless.

  • Scott Newman
    Scott Newman
    us
    Illinois, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience!

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore • 2 adults

    Our first father-and-son fishing charter was an amazing experience! The weather was perfect, making for a great day on the water. Captain Erix was fantastic—patient, knowledgeable, and an excellent teacher. He took the time to explain everything and made sure we both had a great experience, whether it was learning new techniques or landing fish. We made some unforgettable memories together and couldn't have asked for a better first charter. Highly recommend!

    Response from Captain

    wow, thank you Scott. for your kind words I always try to do my best for my customers. Thank you again. I enjoyed our trip today. It was a blast. Thanks again. Scott

  • Heather Blankenship
    Heather Blankenship
    us
    Indiana, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Erix Rodriquez exceeded our expectations!

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore • 5 adults

    Captain Erix should be your first choice when looking for someone to take you fishing for the day. Erix was knowledgeable, kind, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time on the water. We caught too many fish to count, and a couple we had never seen before! He took the time to take us to a couple different spots to catch a variety of fish. He was patient with our 3 kids and helped all of us when needed. We can’t wait to do it all again! Also- we’ve never seen a boat so clean! Thank you Erix for a fun Christmas Eve Morning! ~Heather ( Brandon, Carter, Kennedi, and Tenley)

    Reported Catch
    Spanish Mackerel
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Heather for your kind words i really enjoyed our trip it was such a pleasure spending the morning with your wonderful family catching fish thank you very much Merry Christmas