We chose a half day for fishing because it was our first time going deep sea fishing. My kids 11 and 12 were so excited about our first trip out. We must have chosen a poor fishing day as it was cloudy and raining all around us on shore. We ended up catching 7 bait fish but no big fish. It was a little disappointing for us but we will try again next trip.

Would only troll even after hours of no strikes.

I hat doing bad reviews but I feel like other people should have an idea exactly what they are in for. We were picked up right off the beach by another boat and shuttled out to the fishing vessel 100 yards out. The boat is very old and dingy. The boat has one seat for two people that is hard as a rock as the cushion is completely worn out. Other passengers will have to stand or sit, lay down on the deck. The boat is very old and no frills.  The fishing reels themselves were creaking and squeaking. Capt showed up with a small cooler of maybe 10 frozen bonita for bait. No live bait. We launched and within 5 mn the capt was saying how there was nothing biting at the reef, he has had no luck with Roosterfish lately and put our expectations way down immediately. He kept saying “I dont know” “I dont know” “whatever you want to do”. What the F, you are the captain and you should know what to do and what to fish for. You should also use different techniques instead of trolling around in circles for 6 hours. We literally drove around with 4-5 lines out the whole time while we stared at the water. I get it, this is how people fish here, however, in Florida we use this technique as well as live bait, leaving lines out, casting, jigging, etc. we did get one Sailfish hooked up which we lost and did bring in a blue runner (bait fish). Overall this was a terrible experience and I would not recommend this boat or operation to anyone.  I have been fishing for 12 years and been on multiple charters.

Amazing trip. Captain was persistent and it paid off big time. Caught 2 sailfish of a lifetime!