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+83Customer rating
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Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
77%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
91%
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Fun trip!
Full Day Trip on September 16, 2024
We booked a full day charter for my husband's birthday trip. John offered to start our charter an hour earlier to get the most out of the day. We were trying for Bonefish, Tarpon, and Permit. Bonefish and Permit wanted to hide from us. Saw plenty of Tarpon though! Hooked onto one but it put up a big fight and broke the line. John had plenty of good spots and strategies, but the fish just didn't want to cooperate. Not his fault. We did end up seeing a few turtles and 2 manatees. He's very knowledgeable about The Keys and just about anything to do with fishing. Overall ended up being a great day- we would book with him again!
We booked a full day charter for my husband's birthday trip. John offered to start our charter an hour earlier to get the most out of the day. We were trying for Bonefish, Tarpon, and Permit. Bonefish and Permit wanted to hide from us. Saw plenty of Tarpon though! Hooked onto one but it put up a big fight and broke the line. John had plenty of good spots and strategies, but the fish just didn't want to cooperate. Not his fault. We did end up seeing a few turtles and 2 manatees. He's very knowledgeable...
Sep 16, 2024
Full Day Trip
Fun trip!
We booked a full day charter for my husband's birthday trip. John offered to start our charter an hour earlier to get the most out of the day. We were trying for Bonefish, Tarpon, and Permit. Bonefish and Permit wanted to hide from us. Saw plenty of Tarpon though! Hooked onto one but it put up a big fight and broke the line. John had plenty of good spots and strategies, but the fish just didn't want to cooperate. Not his fault. We did end up seeing a few turtles and 2 manatees. He's very knowledgeable about The Keys and just about anything to do with fishing. Overall ended up being a great day- we would book with him again!
We booked a full day charter for my husband's birthday trip. John offered to start our charter an hour earlier to get the most...
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A beautiful trip
Half Day Morning Fishing Trip on September 23, 2024
We had a beautiful morning, we caught and saw many species. Saw a beautiful sunrise, spotted a majestic sea turtle and saw some shark aswel. My girlfriend caught more than me. (as per usual). We were glad to have booked this trip, it was a highlight of our vacation. The captain John Hoover is knowledgable and made us feel welcome right away. If people want to experience the shallows and surrounding area in a more intimate and angler -focussed way then this trip is for you.
We had a beautiful morning, we caught and saw many species. Saw a beautiful sunrise, spotted a majestic sea turtle and saw some shark aswel. My girlfriend caught more than me. (as per usual). We were glad to have booked this trip, it was a highlight of our vacation. The captain John Hoover is knowledgable and made us feel welcome right away. If people want to experience the shallows and surrounding area in a more intimate and angler -focussed way then this trip is for you.
Sep 23, 2024
Half Day Morning Fishing Trip
A beautiful trip
We had a beautiful morning, we caught and saw many species. Saw a beautiful sunrise, spotted a majestic sea turtle and saw some shark aswel. My girlfriend caught more than me. (as per usual). We were glad to have booked this trip, it was a highlight of our vacation. The captain John Hoover is knowledgable and made us feel welcome right away. If people want to experience the shallows and surrounding area in a more intimate and angler -focussed way then this trip is for you.
We had a beautiful morning, we caught and saw many species. Saw a beautiful sunrise, spotted a majestic sea turtle and saw some...
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Day on the flats
3/4 Day Trip on July 11, 2024
Great trip! Started off the day with local waters knowledge and the Captain’s unlimited knowledge of all local wildlife. Great to learn patterns, feeding habits, how to target, position your boat, list goes on!!! Our trip was focused on a single species, Tarpon. After collecting some live bait, we were off! Stalking the flats, hunting for any sign of our prize. We found them and Captain John (after watching and learning our fishing style) set us up. We had multiple hard hits and screaming drag… good times! This was a great trip. Relaxed, educational and a great reminder of the joy that is fishing. As we wrapped up the day, I was already thinking my next trip with John… thank you Captain for the education and reminding me and my son of the simple joy of fishing. We’ll all throw a line together again soon!
Great trip! Started off the day with local waters knowledge and the Captain’s unlimited knowledge of all local wildlife. Great to learn patterns, feeding habits, how to target, position your boat, list goes on!!! Our trip was focused on a single species, Tarpon. After collecting some live bait, we were off! Stalking the flats, hunting for any sign of our prize. We found them and Captain John (after watching and learning our fishing style) set us up. We had multiple hard hits and screaming...
Jul 11, 2024
3/4 Day Trip
Day on the flats
Great trip! Started off the day with local waters knowledge and the Captain’s unlimited knowledge of all local wildlife. Great to learn patterns, feeding habits, how to target, position your boat, list goes on!!! Our trip was focused on a single species, Tarpon. After collecting some live bait, we were off! Stalking the flats, hunting for any sign of our prize. We found them and Captain John (after watching and learning our fishing style) set us up. We had multiple hard hits and screaming drag… good times! This was a great trip. Relaxed, educational and a great reminder of the joy that is fishing. As we wrapped up the day, I was already thinking my next trip with John… thank you Captain for the education and reminding me and my son of the simple joy of fishing. We’ll all throw a line together again soon!
Great trip! Started off the day with local waters knowledge and the Captain’s unlimited knowledge of all local wildlife. Great...
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Great trip out of with Capt. John
3/4 Day Trip on July 9, 2024
My wife and I came down to Key West for a few days and decided on a last minute trip. Capt john answered questions about the trip prior to booking. He did everything we agreed on on the trip. I wanted to catch tarpon and table fare. He allowed us to connect with 2 tarpon in the morning which was a first for us, as well as some decent sized shark. We then moved off and caught snappers for dinner and was also able to connect with a couple of Goliath grouper. Capt John was very informative and explained what we were trying to do. If you want to catch fish and learn about the fishery, He definitely a good book.
My wife and I came down to Key West for a few days and decided on a last minute trip. Capt john answered questions about the trip prior to booking. He did everything we agreed on on the trip. I wanted to catch tarpon and table fare. He allowed us to connect with 2 tarpon in the morning which was a first for us, as well as some decent sized shark. We then moved off and caught snappers for dinner and was also able to connect with a couple of Goliath grouper. Capt John was very informative and...
Jul 9, 2024
3/4 Day Trip
Great trip out of with Capt. John
My wife and I came down to Key West for a few days and decided on a last minute trip. Capt john answered questions about the trip prior to booking. He did everything we agreed on on the trip. I wanted to catch tarpon and table fare. He allowed us to connect with 2 tarpon in the morning which was a first for us, as well as some decent sized shark. We then moved off and caught snappers for dinner and was also able to connect with a couple of Goliath grouper. Capt John was very informative and explained what we were trying to do. If you want to catch fish and learn about the fishery, He definitely a good book.
My wife and I came down to Key West for a few days and decided on a last minute trip. Capt john answered questions about the trip...
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Great day on the water.
Full Day Trip on January 6, 2025
John is a great guide. He is very knowledgeable and shares the information as you are experiencing it. We booked a full day trip that was split up between hunting for tarpon and general fishing. I would definitely book with him again.
John is a great guide. He is very knowledgeable and shares the information as you are experiencing it. We booked a full day trip that was split up between hunting for tarpon and general fishing. I would definitely book with him again.
Jan 6, 2025
Full Day Trip
Great day on the water.
John is a great guide. He is very knowledgeable and shares the information as you are experiencing it. We booked a full day trip that was split up between hunting for tarpon and general fishing. I would definitely book with him again.
John is a great guide. He is very knowledgeable and shares the information as you are experiencing it. We booked a full day trip...
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