We had an absolute blast with Captain Aaron. We booked a 4-hour family trip with my teenage daughters and their friends, and from the moment we reached out, he was responsive and made booking/details easy.
Captain Aaron is one of the most down-to-earth, genuine people you’ll meet. He comes from a family of fishermen, shared great stories about growing up on the water, and even showed us photos of landing a 350-pound sailfish/marlin? It was bigger than him! He also spent time as a yacht hand (like Below Deck!), and is active in competitive fishing, so we heard a bunch of crazy stories!
And… he put us on fish. We hit three different spots, had constant action, and the girls were never bored. Everyone got a chance to reel in a few fish (Bonnet head shark, another little shark, some trout, a mangrove, a few catfish!). He helped bait hooks, cast lines, and untangle a few mishaps. We had six lines out at a time and it seemed like less than a minute between when one or another would start pulling! Lots of action.
The weather was a little overcast, but he kept us in good water, avoided the rain and rough chop farther out, and made the whole trip enjoyable. We asked for a country playlist and it was spot-on (Toby Keith, Eric Church… great salt life vibes). The overall vibe was exactly what we were looking for.
He’s also a great family guy. Hearing him talk about his two young sons growing up fishing with him made it obvious how much he loves what he does. As a dad with teenage daughters, I felt completely comfortable having them on his boat.
The boat itself isn’t a flashy luxury yacht, but it’s a very wide, stable 80’s Boston Whaler with plenty of room, a cabin where the girls chilled / took a nap, and had what we needed for a fantastic day on the water. Honestly, I wouldn’t have changed a thing.
This was a fun, relaxed charter with a captain who knows how to fish, keeps it real while having a few laughs, and genuinely enjoys spending time on the water and with his guests. We’d absolutely fish with him again the next time we’re in town.
