Lifelong memories made
This is definitely the easiest 5 star review to give in EVERY aspect that can be categorized for an offshore trip! If you've watched their YouTube channel (Salt Water Fishing University) then you know the boat is magnificent and that the captain is an expert. Now, after being on the boat, I can say that although the videos are great, they don't truly show how special this boat and crew are. The captain is approachable and eager to share his knowledge and experiences. On the way back in, my teenage daughter asked all types of questions while they exchanged fish stories and fish pictures. In addition to being a great person to be around, he understood the current conditions and trends to make sure we caught fish. On a day that was a bit slow for the entire fleet (listening to the radio) we got a handful of mahi, a barracuda, wahoo, a 84" blue Marlin and two sailfish! An epic dream day to say the least! To that, Trent (mate) was awesome! He was relentless in cleaning/changing/checking the baits/boat, answering questions, and making sure the guests were squared away. However, what puts Trent above and beyond is his positivity, patience and encouragement. He took every opportunity to teach and coach (there were a couple in the party that this was their first time off shore) in a manner that was uplifting and friendly. The boat, although named "speechless", speaks for itself. A wide open layout for everyone in the party to be a part of the action. Plenty of shade and even AC if anyone needs to cool off! The captain and mate have a special relationship that can only develop through time with one another; they seemingly know what the other is thinking and acts accordingly. Although this was a long winded review, there were several times on the trip that I completely understood why the boat is named "Speechless". As I stood on the deck watching my daughter crank and catch her biggest fish, I was left without words and just happy to have and share that moment. I know there are no guarantees in fishing, and even if we didn't have the success we did, I would have taken the time to write a similar review and would have stepped off that boat happy as I am today and ready to go back out! In a business that is heavily dependent on "production/results" the crew doesnt get tunnel vision and forget the human component. Thank you gentlemen for a great day! -bill z
