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Debra kept us up to date with fishing conditions as the ... read moreSetting up a scheduled date was simple. Debra and pleasant making the process simple with text messages and links to all the info we needed.
Debra kept us up to date with fishing conditions as the charter approached, keeping our expectations realistic and our options open.
Day of, Captain Aaron had the boat ready good and early, and we were first out of the docks in the morning. Our first spot, which reportedly had been hitting the day before, was a flop. But after an honest try and Aaron keeping in touch with the other boats, he moved us five miles to a spot that was hitting,
Aaron does a great job reading his guests, keeping them lives going for those who wanted to be actively fishing, and patiently explaining the basics to the teens.
At the end of the day we had several mackerel for dinner (for several days) and a bonito, which Captain Aaron can use for shark bait on his next trip.
Aaron cleaned the fish at the cleaning tables at the dock, and we came home with several bags of fresh fish. read less 
We had horrible weather that cut our trip short, and the fish just started biting right when it was time to leave, but I do not hold that against them as they can't control nature. We did catch our limit of kings, couple Atlantic sharpnose sharks, and three remora. Lost two kings.
We went out with Captian Zach on the Under Fire. He was a cool dude who found us some big fish and kept us out longer than all the other captains due to the rough seas and incoming weather. I'd definitely fish with him again.
For anyone wondering how to fly their fish home, it's pretty easy. Publix down here sells dry ice for about $1.50/lbs. You can have a max of 5.5lbs of dry ice in your checked luggage, no "water" ice allowed. Buy a $7 styrofoam cooler from the marina, put your fish in it with the dry ice on top, fill with bubble wrap so it doesn't move, tape the cooler shut and then wrap with bubble wrap, pop a "vent hole" through the bubble wrap and cooler, then throw it in a box and tape it shut, and put a note on the box that says "Contains Dry Ice" and TSA will let you check it with any airline.
I looked and looked for a business that would vacuum seal our fish and freeze it, and pack it for us to fly home and I couldn't find one. Captain Zach was happy to fillet our fish for us which was awesome and convenient. I'd have paid extra if Fired Up would buy a company vacuum sealer and let the captains seal it up in two pound portions hint hint 😉 Fish keeps so much longer in vacuum bags not that this is gonna last very long as we will eat it fast.
We will definitely be back for more fishing in the future. read less
Captain Zach was amazing! He told stories of his experiences out on the boat, answered questions and taught our kids some tips and tricks.
I would highly recommend! read less
Reasonable rates, great service, friendly, and very knowled... read moreOne of the best charter experiences I've had! Captain Joe was awesome and we caught more fish than expected! Got a bonus shark too!
Reasonable rates, great service, friendly, and very knowledge! read less