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+205Customer rating
Customers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
92%
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Great trip.
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 7, 2024
Captain Russell was great. We had less than ideal conditions, but he had the right gear and his boat was big enough and well equipped to handle the bigger seas. We learned while underway, that Capt Russell is a veteran naval rescue diver and current fireman. It made us feel more comfortable in the rougher seas we fished in. His boat handling skills were very good and he gave us a comfortable ride out and back. He did fantastic with the kids. After trying a couple different things, he put us on some good sized King Mackerel and we had an exciting day. Safe, experienced, fun. We would definitely book with him again.
Captain Russell was great. We had less than ideal conditions, but he had the right gear and his boat was big enough and well equipped to handle the bigger seas. We learned while underway, that Capt Russell is a veteran naval rescue diver and current fireman. It made us feel more comfortable in the rougher seas we fished in. His boat handling skills were very good and he gave us a comfortable ride out and back. He did fantastic with the kids. After trying a couple different things, he put us...
Aug 7, 2024
Half Day Trip (AM)
Great trip.
Captain Russell was great. We had less than ideal conditions, but he had the right gear and his boat was big enough and well equipped to handle the bigger seas. We learned while underway, that Capt Russell is a veteran naval rescue diver and current fireman. It made us feel more comfortable in the rougher seas we fished in. His boat handling skills were very good and he gave us a comfortable ride out and back. He did fantastic with the kids. After trying a couple different things, he put us on some good sized King Mackerel and we had an exciting day. Safe, experienced, fun. We would definitely book with him again.
Captain Russell was great. We had less than ideal conditions, but he had the right gear and his boat was big enough and well equipped...
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Fantastic Captain and Great Time!
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 5, 2024
Captain Russell was awesome! He was great with both my 12 year old boy and 9 year old girl. Headed into the day, they wanted to catch Mahi Mahi and a shark. We did some bottom fishing and caught Red Snapper, Bee Liner, Trigger Fish, Red Grouper, and a big Gag Grouper. While we were bottom fishing, we spotted some Mahi and he had the equipment ready and we caught 4 really quick. Towards the end and as we were running out of time, we had a Tiger Shark on that broke the line twice and Captain Russell tried to get him. He did everything he could to make sure we had a great day - the boat was in great shape, the tackle was well maintained and he had plenty of good, live bait. The fish finding equipment was great and he knew the spots where the fish were. My kids were in wonderful moods as we rode back to the dock because they had so much fun and were excited to tell their stories. Very Professional. Highly recommended!
Captain Russell was awesome! He was great with both my 12 year old boy and 9 year old girl. Headed into the day, they wanted to catch Mahi Mahi and a shark. We did some bottom fishing and caught Red Snapper, Bee Liner, Trigger Fish, Red Grouper, and a big Gag Grouper. While we were bottom fishing, we spotted some Mahi and he had the equipment ready and we caught 4 really quick. Towards the end and as we were running out of time, we had a Tiger Shark on that broke the line twice and Captain...
Jul 5, 2024
Half Day Trip (PM)
Fantastic Captain and Great Time!
Captain Russell was awesome! He was great with both my 12 year old boy and 9 year old girl. Headed into the day, they wanted to catch Mahi Mahi and a shark. We did some bottom fishing and caught Red Snapper, Bee Liner, Trigger Fish, Red Grouper, and a big Gag Grouper. While we were bottom fishing, we spotted some Mahi and he had the equipment ready and we caught 4 really quick. Towards the end and as we were running out of time, we had a Tiger Shark on that broke the line twice and Captain Russell tried to get him. He did everything he could to make sure we had a great day - the boat was in great shape, the tackle was well maintained and he had plenty of good, live bait. The fish finding equipment was great and he knew the spots where the fish were. My kids were in wonderful moods as we rode back to the dock because they had so much fun and were excited to tell their stories. Very Professional. Highly recommended!
Captain Russell was awesome! He was great with both my 12 year old boy and 9 year old girl. Headed into the day, they wanted...
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Panama City, Florida
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An Awesome Experience with a Great Captain
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 26, 2024
We had an excellent experience with Captain Russell and I would highly recommend him to others in the Panama City Beach, FL area looking for a great fishing experience. He's incredibly professional and even called me the night before to go over the game plan and get a better understanding of what our group was hoping to catch. Our outing was fantastic and we caught a variety of snapper, grouper, mahi, trigger fish, and even a shark. The captain always had our lines baited and ready to go and made sure we knew the correct technique to improve our chances of hooking up. His boat and equipment were spotless and his larger boat made the ride enjoyable even in the choppy water. We had a nice cooler full of fillets to take home after our charter and we can't wait to go again.
We had an excellent experience with Captain Russell and I would highly recommend him to others in the Panama City Beach, FL area looking for a great fishing experience. He's incredibly professional and even called me the night before to go over the game plan and get a better understanding of what our group was hoping to catch. Our outing was fantastic and we caught a variety of snapper, grouper, mahi, trigger fish, and even a shark. The captain always had our lines baited and ready to go and...
Panama City, Florida
May 26, 2024
Half Day Trip (AM)
An Awesome Experience with a Great Captain
We had an excellent experience with Captain Russell and I would highly recommend him to others in the Panama City Beach, FL area looking for a great fishing experience. He's incredibly professional and even called me the night before to go over the game plan and get a better understanding of what our group was hoping to catch. Our outing was fantastic and we caught a variety of snapper, grouper, mahi, trigger fish, and even a shark. The captain always had our lines baited and ready to go and made sure we knew the correct technique to improve our chances of hooking up. His boat and equipment were spotless and his larger boat made the ride enjoyable even in the choppy water. We had a nice cooler full of fillets to take home after our charter and we can't wait to go again.
We had an excellent experience with Captain Russell and I would highly recommend him to others in the Panama City Beach, FL area...
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Unforgettable!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 12, 2024
Our trip with Captain Russell was awesome! He was very knowledgeable, helpful and patient. Our boys had a blast and are ready to go again. We caught plenty of triggerfish, Vermillion snapper, Mahi, fought with a few amberjacks and lost one to a 🦈! A truly unforgettable experience!!
Our trip with Captain Russell was awesome! He was very knowledgeable, helpful and patient. Our boys had a blast and are ready to go again. We caught plenty of triggerfish, Vermillion snapper, Mahi, fought with a few amberjacks and lost one to a 🦈! A truly unforgettable experience!!
Aug 12, 2024
Half Day Trip (AM)
Unforgettable!
Our trip with Captain Russell was awesome! He was very knowledgeable, helpful and patient. Our boys had a blast and are ready to go again. We caught plenty of triggerfish, Vermillion snapper, Mahi, fought with a few amberjacks and lost one to a 🦈! A truly unforgettable experience!!
Our trip with Captain Russell was awesome! He was very knowledgeable, helpful and patient. Our boys had a blast and are ready...
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Great captain, child friendly, knows the spots.
Nearshore Fishing/Dolphin Tour (AM) on March 15, 2024
Captain Russell was a great host. I took my nine and seven-year-old boys. Though the weather was still a little more chilly, Captain Russell still showed myself and the boys a wonderful time and all the spots to keep them busy catching fish. When we return to the area, we will be sure to give Captain Russell a call!
Captain Russell was a great host. I took my nine and seven-year-old boys. Though the weather was still a little more chilly, Captain Russell still showed myself and the boys a wonderful time and all the spots to keep them busy catching fish. When we return to the area, we will be sure to give Captain Russell a call!
Mar 15, 2024
Nearshore Fishing/Dolphin Tour (AM)
Great captain, child friendly, knows the spots.
Captain Russell was a great host. I took my nine and seven-year-old boys. Though the weather was still a little more chilly, Captain Russell still showed myself and the boys a wonderful time and all the spots to keep them busy catching fish. When we return to the area, we will be sure to give Captain Russell a call!
Captain Russell was a great host. I took my nine and seven-year-old boys. Though the weather was still a little more chilly, Captain...