Frequently asked questions
Don’t see yours? Call us at (305) 306-2928.
How do we book?
Pick a trip and a date and book online. A 25% deposit holds your trip, and the rest is paid to the captain on or before the day. You can always call or text (305) 306-2928 with questions.
Where do we meet?
At 110 Nautilus Dr in Islamorada, with plenty of free parking. Your booking confirmation has the details.
How many people can come?
Up to four anglers. Every trip is private, and the price covers your whole group.
What's included?
Rods, reels and tackle, lures, live bait (when it's available, catching it is part of the trip), everyone's fishing license, and cleaning and filleting your catch.
What should we bring?
Just snacks and drinks for the day. Everything else is covered by the captain.
What's the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation with 14 days' notice, on every trip.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The captain makes the call. If it isn't safe or worth fishing, he'll get in touch before the trip to sort out what's next. You can always call or text (305) 306-2928.
Is tipping customary?
Yes. A gratuity for the captain at the end of the trip is customary.
Are kids welcome?
Yes. Captain Sal loves having very young anglers aboard, and the Family, Near Shore and Half Day trips are built for families with kids.
What can we catch, and when?
January to March is your best chance at a sailfish, with wahoo, tuna and kingfish too. April to June is tarpon time. July to September brings mahi and tuna offshore and grouper and mutton snapper on the reef. Snook, redfish, snapper and seatrout are in the backcountry most of the year.
What kinds of fishing do you do?
Near shore fishing, which is great for families with children; offshore fishing for sailfish, mahi, wahoo and tuna; reef, patch reef and wreck fishing; and backcountry fishing in the Everglades, plus the Gulf side mangroves, channels and flats.
What fishing techniques do you use?
Light tackle, fly fishing, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, popping and drift fishing, whichever suits the fish and the day.
Which fish can we target?
Tarpon, snook, redfish, bonefish, permit, cobia, mangrove and mutton snapper, amberjack, kingfish, sailfish, mahi, wahoo and blackfin tuna, depending on the season and the trip.
Do you fly fish?
Yes. There's a full day fly fishing trip, and fly fishing for tarpon is Captain Sal's passion.
What's on the boat?
A 24' SeaHunter center console with GPS, a fishfinder, two live wells, a Minn Kota iPilot trolling motor and multiple large ice boxes for fish and food.
Still wondering?
Captain Sal or Captain Dan is always a call away to answer any question, before or after you book. Call or text (305) 306-2928.