Half Day with Captain Gary and Jose

Anglers' gallery (149)

What anglers say

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  Patrick Rigg

  

  Illinois, US

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  Member since 2025

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  Great trip

  Half Day Plus Trip (Early) on October 24, 2025 • 6 adults

  We had a great time. Weather was bad further out so the Captain made a new plan close to shore. We caught plenty of fish.

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  Response from Captain

  October 30, 2025

  Patrick: Thank you for your kind words. Everyone else was cancelling trips that day, but I thought we had a chance at a few inshore fish. For once, I was right! And with my mate Jose laid up, my dear wife Julie did a great job driving the boat. I’m pleased we pulled off a successful trip for your group. I hope you will think of us next time you are in the area. Capt. Gary

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  Ron Straub

  

  Michigan, US

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  Member since 2025

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  Great fishing trip!

  Half Day Plus Trip (Early) on February 27, 2025 • 4 adults

  I was looking for a small private party fishing trip. I searched around and found Captain Gary and booked my trip. He got in touch with me the same day I booked and kept in contact with me periodically all the way to the time of our trip. He is very informative and cares about who he takes out to sea. Jose, Gary’s First mate was very helpful as well and knowledgeable of how to fish and where the fish were. When we got to our destination we drop our lines in and immediately started catching fish. At times, the four of us (family) had a fish on and in the boat at the same time. Jose and Gary were able to keep up with helping take fish off the line to get them back in the water. It was outstanding! Captain Gary made no promises as he can’t make the fish bite, although we did end up with a wonderful time on the water and a nice catch. Thanks again Captain Gary!

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  Response from Captain

  March 1, 2025

  Ron: It was a pleasure having you and your family on the boat. I am pleased to hear that everyone had a good time and, although the fish weren’t huge, I think they kept everyone busy. Too bad we couldn’t keep those grouper we caught. Maybe next time. Thanks for your business and we hope you’ll come see us again. Capt. Gary

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  Dan Seledee

  

  Maryland, US

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  Member since 2024

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  Experience counts

  3/4 Day Plus Trip on February 3, 2024 • 6 adults

  Captain Gary and his 1st Mate Hosea are both experienced captains and anglers. Took us out 15 miles, and found us fish! They knew when to bail on a spot and hit another. The six of us were all successful as we reeled in multiple species of good eating. Boat ride - out and back in were smooth and comfortable on what was a calm beautiful day. Gary’s twin diesels running full stride on the way back in provided for the perfect background for a 1/2 hour snooze if that is something that appeals to you. 5-Stars

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  Response from Captain

  February 5, 2024

  Thanks for your kind words and a great review. We enjoyed having you all on board and I think we had a pretty good day. Jose and I hope you all can come back when we have some mackerel and barracuda to try for. Til then , thanks for your business. Capt. Gary

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  Chad Thurston

  

  Indiana, US

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  Member since 2024

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  Excellent Experience

  Half Day Plus Trip (Early) on April 1, 2024 • 4 adults • 2 children

  I never write these so forgive me. My wife and I have 10 year old and 7 year old. We were looking for someone experienced; they had a larger boat with bathroom; and would provide the best possible experience for first-timers deep sea fishing. Capt Gary and Jose knocked it out of the park! Not only did we catch a mess of fish but they taught the children several valuable lessons. We cannot speak highly enough of our experience. Enough to where I actually wrote one of these things…

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  Cheryl Courtney

  

  Gainesville, FL, US

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  Member since 2024

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  Professional yet personal

  Half Day Plus Trip (Late) on June 3, 2024 • 4 adults

  Captain Gary was very welcoming to his boat & made it feel like we were lifelong friends throughout the entire trip. Once the fish were biting, he & his first mate kept swapping our poles so we constantly had lines in the water. It was a very good trip for a first-timer like myself & I would highly recommend this trip for anyone with a good personality & sense of humor. Very own to earth people & it just turned out to be a very good day.

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  Response from Captain

  June 24, 2024

  Cheryl: Thanks for your kind words. Jose and I really enjoy the folks that come in the boat. And yea; it is personal. We want you to have a good time and we enjoy having fun with our guests. In the back of our minds, though, is your safety. We want to make sure everything goes well. Jose and I hope to see you and your crew again real soon. Capt. Gary