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Igor Budyshev
Igor Budyshev
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2022
2.0
Verified

April fishing trip

4 Hour Trip – Coastal Shark Trip6 adults
Response from Captain

Hey Igor, I’m sorry your trip didn’t meet your expectations. I’m not sure where we might of failed for your trip without any details. My only guess is that it was a slow fishing trip for any big fish for you guys. I had called you the night before and explained that the fishing had been slow for the nearshore trip the day before and i recommended the half day offshore trip as an option for you to change your trip but you had wanted to keep it as it was. We caught plenty of small fish but the big fish bites were slow. We can only improve our business when we know what areas we are lacking in. If it’s because the bite was slow that’s ok, because that’s the one thing we can’t control.

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Checkmate Charters 34' Sportfishing
Checkmate Charters 34' Sportfishing
Federally permitted
4.9
(190)
34 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
Fish 2
+10
4 hour trip • 6 persons
US $550

Rating

4.9
190 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 94%
    Great experience
  • 99%
    Family friendly
  • 99%
    Friendly captain
  • 100%
    Good boat
  • 95%
    Recommended
  • 90%
    Caught fish

All reviews (190)

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  • Stephanie Large
    Stephanie Large
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Taking my kids first time deep sea fishing!

    5 Hour Trip – Offshore • 3 adults • 2 children

    Captain Nate was great and his boat was fantastic! We had a great time and the kids learned a lot. We didn’t catch the big one but we did catch quite a few! Captain Nate ensured they were able to reel in a few:). We were able to keep 3 lane snappers, he cleaned them and we were able to eat them fish taco style at Grills. I definitely would recommend Captain Nate and Checkmate Charter. Thank you for a great experience!

    Reported Catch
    Lane Snapper
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Michelle Albair
    Michelle Albair
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Shark Fishing

    4 Hr Trip – Coastal Shark Trip (PM) • 6 adults • 1 child

    Our family did a nearshore trip and had a great experience! We caught a ton of fish and three sharks. We were looking for an experience that met the needs of our single avid fisherman and three other less enthusiastic kids and this was perfect. We appreciated Nate’s communication and expertise!

    Reported Catch
    Blacktip Shark
  • Scott Niermeyer
    Scott Niermeyer
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    What a experience!

    4 Hour Trip – Coastal Shark Trip • 6 adults • 3 children

    We had non stop action. Caught plenty. Captain was great with the kids. He worked his butt off. Boat had plenty of room. Kids are so excited to come back and do it again.

    Reported Catch
    Goliath Grouper
    Blacktip Shark
    Hammerhead Shark
  • Gene Owens
    Gene Owens
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Trip!!!!

    4 Hour Trip – Coastal Shark Trip • 4 adults • 2 children
  • Luke Holden
    Luke Holden
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    7 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing • 2 adults

    caught pleny of fish nate was on it never slowed down keeping us going had a blast already planning another trip with checkmatecharters

    Reported Catch
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Red Snapper
    Cobia