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Activity #1324

Fort Lauderdale Shared Sportfishing Charters

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11-12-09: The sportfishing boats are catching a lot of sailfish this season. Winter is always the best time of year for sailfish and this year is no exception. Kite fishing on the edge of the Gulfstream is great for catching sailfish, tuna, mahi-mahi and big game sharks. The reef is holding some good action with kingfish, blackfin tuna, and the elusive wahoo.Fishing around the shipwrecks has been working for big amberjacks and we're also catching some groupers. The winter fishing season is in full swing. If you have questions regarding this trip, call Captain Andy anytime at (754) 214-7863.

Advance purchase is strongly recommended, as trips often sell out quickly. To maximize your chances of getting the day and time you prefer, please buy your tickets well in advance. Tickets can only be purchased with a Visa, Mastercard or American Express.

We still go out. We can usually steer clear of scattered rain showers to keep you dry. We are primarily concerned with wind and sea conditions and they are not necessarily bad during the rain. If it is raining, please dress appropriately and consider bringing a poncho if you can. In the case of severe weather, we may cancel the activity up to an hour before the start time in which case you will be allowed to reschedule tickets (subject to availability), receive credit for a future event or a full refund.

We love children! For these Shared Sportfishing Charters however, everyone (including toddlers) must purchase a Standard ticket.

Pregnant women shouldn't have a problem, as we are lucky enough to have calm waters most of the time here in Fort Lauderdale. Women in their third trimester should consider consulting a doctor before attending, especially if the waters are choppy!

No! Our shared sportfishing trips are actually a great opportunity for those who have never fished before to get one-on-instruction and guidance from our expert captain and crew. We love to teach you the skills you will need to catch fish, and it's all the easier on these trips because we only take out a maximum of 6 people at one time. You'll also have a little something on your side we call, "beginners luck"!

We limit our shared sportfishing charters to a maximum of 6 passengers, ensure you plenty of space as well as one-one-one interaction with your captain and crew.

Our four hour shared sportfishing charters allow for the greatest fishing variety. We'll do anything from down rigger fishing, kite fishing and bottom fishing to wreck fishing, trolling and live baiting to give you the most diverse fishing experience possible. Our other trips are more standard: Saturday night drift trips add two more hours of fishing fun to the regular four hour daily trip, allowing you to explore more territory. That’s the best trip for catching lots of fish, though they’re normally snappers which are only a pound or 2. If you're interested in fishing for strong and big gamefish, the Friday night swordfishing trip is the way to go - we fish almost exclusively for the broad billed swordfish that is much larger and stronger than the fish we look for on our regular drift fishing trips. Our all day dolphin trips focus on dolphin or mahi mahi, and are much longer than the day drift fishing trips - giving you plenty of time to catch whatever you can!

Sure! If you want to come on the trip but don't want to fish, you are welcome to do so. Please keep in mind, however, that all passengers, regardless of whether or not they are fishing, are required to purchase a full price Standard ticket.

We can only guarantee great fishing, not catching. Our crew will do everything we can to put you where the fish are, but we can not control what does or does not bite the hook. If you don't catch anything, please come back for another trip to try again!

There are legal limits on both fish size and quantity in the state of Florida depending upon the species. Your crew will keep you informed during the trip of any regulations - however, legal limits are high enough that you will most likely be able to keep everything you catch!

Of course! Our crew is always happy to clean and fillet your fish for you. You can even ask us about which restaurants in town will cook your fish for you. Of course our mates work for tips, so please keep that in mind!

Unfortunately, selling fish that you catch on the trip is illegal in the state of Florida. If there any fish that you don't want, please give them to the mates who are licensed to sell them. Otherwise, use your catches for a celebratory feast afterwards! Our crew will help you clean and fillet your fish.

The boat will usually go around one mile off the shore, but we sometimes go out as far as 15 miles, depending on what's biting and where the fish are!

Our Shared Sportfishing Charters are half day trips that last about 4 hours.

We'll have just a 15-minute ride out to fishing grounds. We'll then begin with 5 to 10 minutes of catching live bait so everyone can get used to the equipment, and then we'll move on to the big game!

We usually fish in waters from 100 to 350 feet deep, but we sometimes go as shallow as 60 feet or as deep as 1000 feet. The depths will always depend on what's been biting and where the captain thinks the most fish will be.

Gear is included in your ticket price, and we strongly recommend using the equipment we provide you with. However, if you would like to bring your own, on these shared sportfishing trips we suggest a 30 lb class rod and reel combo. Since sportfishing boats are so versatile, you can do almost any kind of fishing you want to do, and both heavy and light tackle are appropriate. Some of the tackle we use includes planers, down riggers, and kite fishing equipment. All bait is included in your ticket price.

On our Shared Sportfishing Charters we'll use live bait such as goggle eye, tuna, and blue runner, as well as artificial lures and rigged dead natural baits like ballyhoo and mullet. Please keep in mind that we'll actually spend 5 to 10 minutes at the beginning of our trip fishing for live bait out on the water.

No, you will not need a fishing license for this trip.

Unfortunately there are no food or beverages offered on the boat itself - please bring your own food and beverages to sustain you for the duration of the trip! There is a convenience store located just next to the meeting location if you'd like to purchase additional snacks before the trip departs.

We provide all of the fishing licenses, tackle, bait, coolers and ice that you may need as part of your ticket price. All you need to bring is your own food and drinks, and some layers to keep you warm, since temperatures are always about 5 to 10 degrees cooler on water than on land! Keep in mind that glass bottles/containers are not allowed on board.

For safety reasons, please do not bring any glass bottles or containers on board the boat.

Sure, feel free to bring beer or wine coolers. Hard liquor, though not recommended, is also allowed. No glass bottles or containers, please.

Your mates work very hard to make your trip as enjoyable as possible. If you had a great time, tips are highly appreciated! Most people tip 20% of their trip's ticket cost.

You may bring your own personal ice chest or cooler, but keep in mind that we have our own coolers aboard and an ice machine for your use.

Our shared sportfishing charters will go out on one of our 45' Ray Davis sportfish-style fishing boats. The boats are fully equipped with color fish finder, couch seating inside the enclosed cabin, and live bait tanks. There is also a clean restroom on every trip, as well as upper deck access and benches for you to sit on as you ride up top with captain.

There is plenty of space on board to store your belongings, but please bring only what you'll need for the trip!

Yes, all our boats are equipped with life jackets on board for every passenger. However, you are not required to wear a life jacket during the trip.

Smoking is not allowed inside the cabin, but it is allowed on the outside deck areas of the boat.

Our boats wheelchair accessible depending upon the weather forecast for the evening of the trip that you'd like to take. Please "Contact this seller" to arrange wheelchair accommodations.

For the most part spots on the boat are first come, first served. But don't worry! The great part about these shared charters is that there will only be a maximum of 6 people per trip, so everyone will have plenty of space.

Yes! We have free parking at our marina - you should have no problem finding a space when you arrive.

Yes! Please "Contact this seller" for more information on gift certificates.

Of course! All our boats are available for private fishing charters. Please "Contact this seller" for more information.

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