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VERIFIEDSadly, the captain has little or no knowledge of fishing spots. He charges quite a large amount of money for a poorly maintained boat, and advertises that he can find the fish on the trip. We took drinks and snacks, but were never told where to store them.ย The ad is not what you get. The captain is much nicer via text/email than he is in person. He has no contact with the customer. The boat is not clean or up to date on the inside, although we paid for the โextraโ amenities. It smells badly, and the captain is a smoker if you are allergic (which I am), and his smoke rains down on you the whole trip from his perch. You never see him. He has little or no contact with you during the trip. His deck hand, AJ, did all that he could do, and does all of the talking during the entire trip, but we never found fish. We only stayed in a fishing spot for a few minutes before we were told to reel in and moved. We rode more than we fished. We caught one that we were able to keep (barely the allowable size). The captain sharply told my husband at the end of the trip that you cannot catch fish on a four hour trip, and that we shouldnโt have expected any in such a short time. Near the end of the trip it began to storm terribly, and we noticed the boat speed up. He had his deck had out in the storm trying to catch fish!!ย I supposed for us, since the trip was a bomb. My husband asked for a refund and he knocked off $100 and told my husband to take us out for a nice dinner. Our first fishing trip was a disaster, with one $800 red snapper as the consolation prize. A real shame for what was supposed to be the highlight of our vacation, and a splurge financially. We could have chosen much less expensive trips, but thought that we had upgraded for a special treat. Not the case here. Not worth the money at all. We left shocked at what had just occurred.
Sadly, the captain has little or no knowledge of fishing spots. He charges quite a large amount of money for a poorly maintained boat, and advertises that he can find the fish on the trip. We took drinks and snacks, but were never told where to store them.ย The ad is not what you get. The captain is much nicer via text/email than he is in person. He has no contact with the customer. The boat is not clean or up to date on the inside, although we paid for the โextraโ amenities. It smells badly,... More
Lisa, apologize that we did not meet your customer expectations and a 4 hr fishing trip ruined your entire vacation.ย Since, this was your first fishing experience I donโt think you can accurately review in such a negative way.ย Your group caught other species, such as triggerfish, cigar minnows and Bonita.ย However, not all were in season to take home.ย Whenever the boat was moving we were trolling to maximize fishing for you and pricilla, Tim and Nick.ย We arrived 45 minutes late to dock, again giving you more opportunity.ย
Yes, deckhands fish in the rain to try and help customers catch more fish, like when your son caught that Bonita.ย I also provide rain suits for all guest whom wish to fish in the rain.ย
I had to run a little further than usual to provide more fishing time for you and your family, ahead of the uncontrollable approaching rain.
I did not appreciate the fact that your husband used explicit language to my deckhand, behind my back describing the captain that returned you and your family safe to the dock in some adverse weather.ย I got the feeling your intentions of paying for the trip were not in my best interest, with your quick exit strategy.ย Your tip to my deckhand, whom worked very hard for you and your family was very weak.
I am glad I was able to offer you a nice cool AC cabin as well during your trip.ย Again I apologize that our expectations were so very different.ย If you want a lot of fish I would recommend a longer than four hour trip.
Lisa, apologize that we did not meet your customer expectations and a 4 hr fishing trip ruined your entire vacation.ย Since, this was your first fishing experience I donโt think you can accurately review in such a negative way.ย Your group caught other species, such as triggerfish, cigar minnows and Bonita.ย However, not all were in season to take home.ย Whenever the boat was moving we were trolling to maximize fishing for you and pricilla, Tim and Nick.ย We arrived 45 minutes late to... More