Top Notch

Anglers' gallery (42)

What anglers say

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  Greg Fitzgerald

  

  Virginia, US

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  Member since 2026

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  spectacular trip

  Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore on July 18, 2026 • 4 adults

  Caught 2 Marlin, limit of tilefish, and 20+ mahi. incredible memory for my son and nephew. Captain and mate were absolutey fantastic and the boat is immaculate.

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  James Truxell

  

  Virginia, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Great Early Season Trip

  Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore on May 16, 2026 • 6 adults

  Wish we would have got into some Tuna but Russ and Bobby kept us in the fish and made sure we still had a great day. cought several dolphin, sea bass and tile. one of which was a citation! We will definitely book with Top Notch again!

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  Paul Bracken

  

  Pennsylvania, US

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  Member since 2024

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  Fantastic trip with Russ and gene

  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 19, 2024 • 4 adults • 2 children

  Took a inshore/nearshore trip with my son, 8 years old, with my buddy and his son, also 8 years old. We didn’t have lines in the water for 5 minutes and we were into the fish. The kids kept a total of 28 fish ( mixed species) and probably threw back just as many. We caught Spanish mackerel, blues, and 4 hound fish. These guys were amazing with the kids. I can’t recommend them enough. Already planning an all day tuna trip this fall. Highly recommend. I’m gunna end it there because I can’t say enough good about these guys

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  Ira Long

  

  Virginia, US

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  Member since 2025

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  Sailing with Top Notch

  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2025 • 4 adults

  We wanted to enjoy an activity with my brother in law and his new wife, so my husband charted a fishing trip. It was AWESOME! Russ and Gene were very personable. They worked hard to ensure we had a great experience. We really appreciated their efforts. As Captains they did all the heavy lifting. Thank you bunches! We will certainly book again.

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  Response from Captain

  June 24, 2025

  Thank you Ira! I glad you had a good time. We had a great time fishing with you and your family. I am glad our hard work before and during the trip add to your experience. I hope to fish with you in the future!

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  Tava Ingram Foster

  Repeat angler

  

  Colorado Springs, CO, US

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  Member since 2020

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  Once in a lifetime catch--A fish story that's TRUE

  Half Day Trip (PM) on October 8, 2023 • 6 adults • 1 child

  We randomly picked Top Notch to take our kids shark finish to celebrate one of the boy's 14th birthday. Little did we know that 41 INCHES would be our smallest catch but we also snagged a 9' 350+ pound SHARK... This is the stuff DREAMS are made of! The boat was WAY more than we expected, fully appointed and beautiful. The crew was kind, patient with the kids (10, 13, 14 and 16) and super informative. I would have preferred a little more communication on the front end but that's just a personal preference. I would DEFINITELY book with Top Notch again and HIGHLY recommend them!

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  Response from Captain

  October 24, 2023

  Thank you for going with us! Your kids to a great job listening to instruments on how to catch those BIG fish. Catching two red drum over 48” and a big shark is a great day on the water. Hope we can fish together in the future!