Question 1

What is included in my trip?

Accepted Answer

We include all fishing licensing including NOAA Federal Reef and Pelagic fish permitted, safety & fishing equipment, bait & tackle.

Question 2

What do I need to bring?

Accepted Answer

We recommend bringing sun protection (no spray), sunglasses (polarized if you have), hat, long sleeve, wind breaker / rain jacket, food and drinks, and any necessary medication (especially if you experience sea sickness).

Question 3

Do we need to bring a cooler?

Accepted Answer

The captain will provide an ice filled cooler for any beverages or food guests bring.

Question 4

Can we bring alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is permitted for guests over the age of 21.

Question 5

What can we not bring?

Accepted Answer

Glass bottles, firearms, GPS or tracking devices, and bananas are not permitted.

Question 6

Does the price change based on the amount of people we bring?

Accepted Answer

No, we can accomodate up to 6 people per charter.

Question 7

What type of payments do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept multiple forms of payment including credit or debit card via Square, cash, check, Venmo and Zelle.
If paying with Square, there is an automatic 3.3% upcharge through square, will be added onto total amount

Question 8

Do you require a deposit?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A $200 deposit will be required at the time of booking.

Question 9

How does gratuity work?

Accepted Answer

Chartering is similar to the service industry with a recommended standard gratuity of 20%.

Question 10

Weather cancellations?

Accepted Answer

Bad weather is at the captains direction. Clients will never be put in dangerous weather conditions. Captain John frequently and diligently checks the weather. Charters do not need to be cancelled for a rainstorm. We will coordinate with you if the charter needs to be rescheduled due to weather.

Question 11

Where does our party get picked up at?

Accepted Answer

We can accomodate pick up at multiple locations from Boca Grande, Englewood, Placida, and Venice, FL. Our most common pick up location is from Stump Pass Marina as it has a restaurant and bar to enjoy after your charter while Captain John cleans your catches of the day.

Question 12

What if I need to cancel my trip?

Accepted Answer

Charters that are canceled within 72 hours of the scheduled trip will lose their deposit. If canceled more than 72 hours prior to trip, deposit may be applied to another date.

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