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ManicSportfishing Client Reviews – Marathon, Fl

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Based on 445 Reviews
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We had a great time fishing with Jim yesterday. We caught lots of mangrove snapper for dinner when back home in VA. He was super nice and very knowledgeable about the Florida waters. We found a friend in Jim!

Cindy Barnard February 8, 2025
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Captain Shad and Aaron did a great job getting our party of 3 our limit of yellowtail on a 4hr reef trip. Even caught some cero mackerel. I would recommend this trip to anyone. Boat and equipment where in great shape. Crew was fun, polite and informative.

272akelly February 5, 2025
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We had a great time with Captain Jim!

Jessica Vrobel Smith January 31, 2025
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My son and I had an awesome time out on the water with Jim. Jim put us on the snappers right off the bat! It was great. My boy and I had a competition who could pull in more fish... And my son won! The icing on the cake for us was the big lemon shark we pulled in at the end of our trip. Top notch service by Manic Sportfishing. We will be back!

Hope Family Pork January 23, 2025
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We had a great time with our captain, Jim! He knew exactly where the high yield fishing spots were. Would definitely recommend for anyone visiting the Keys.

Marysa Leya January 16, 2025
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Jim was a great captain and made sure that we caught plenty of fish!

Harrison Lippy January 14, 2025
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Owner was great, booking was easy, multiple boats and trips to choose from, and Jim was so awesome, he had us on fish all day, thank you so much, I had a great time

Bob McGuire January 11, 2025
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Fantastic experience on onboard today with my family including three young boys. Captain and mate took great care to provide an informative, meaningful and memorable experience!! The boys had a blast! Would give it 6 stars if possible!

Mark D'Angelo January 3, 2025
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We booked 2 days prior and they were very accommodating. Our captain Jim, fellow New Jersey native, was very friendly and informative on the different fishing techniques. We caught 14 fish and what topped off the day was a 150lb lemon shark, about 30min of unbelievable excitement, best catch ever!!!

Mark Gordon January 2, 2025
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Jim was rhe perfect captain for our three hour excurision....caught alot of fish and knew exactly where to go!

Duane Donohoo January 2, 2025
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Great experience with Capt Shad and first mate Aaron. We booked a 4-hour reef trip and caught lots of different species. They were super hands-on and helpful. Highly recommend.

Albie Ondis December 29, 2024
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We booked this trip last minute and captain Shad and first mate aaron were amazing. Caught a ton of fish and had an awesome fight with a huge shark. Our kids had a blast and made tons of memories. Totally recommend this charter!

Brent Jansen December 28, 2024
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Booked an after book trip. We caught fish and had fun.

Kelley Gray December 27, 2024
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Although I didn’t personally go on the trip, I stayed back with our 17-month-old while my wife and 4 other kids enjoyed two amazing days of fishing with Manic Sport Fishing. They couldn’t stop raving about the experience and had nothing but great things to say about Shad and Aaron. The crew made their trip unforgettable, and their enthusiasm said it all. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a top-notch fishing experience!

Dustin Hammonds December 24, 2024
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Worth every penny! What a fantastic morning on the water with Manic Sport Fishing. I called the office about 2 months ago, seeking guidance for the best type of trip for our family of novice fisherman (well, aspiring teenage fisherman and mom & dad who just want to chill and watch). The owner assured me that the more I shared about what we were looking for, the better match he could make for us, giving us honest feedback about the best activities for this time of year (over Christmas). The day of our charter, Capt. Jim had it all under control, endlessly baiting hooks, providing guidance and encouragement to our boys, who were beaming with pride (especially the one who thought he’d “just come along to watch”). Capt. Jim showed us all how to fillet the fish and, when asked, shared one of his favorite restaurants that he promised would turn our “cook your catch” into some of the best fish we’ve ever had. Turned out he was 100% spot on and our kids couldn’t have been more proud that our entire family dined on the fish they caught today. The rest of the day our kids kept thanking us for doing this. Memories for a lifetime.

Jennifer Troyer December 24, 2024
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We just finished our second fishing trip in the last week with Manic and I could not be more pleased with choosing this company for our vacation charter. Captain Shad and Aaron were a dynamic duo, and made our first trip so great we booked a second one before even leaving the pier. My kids, ages 17, 15, 8, and 4, all had a BLAST! Everyone says this has been the highlight of their Christmas vacation. If you want to have a spectacular time make sure to book with Manic and request Captain Shad and Aaron, you will not be disappointed. Thanks for an awesome time guys, and for making this trip a memorable one for my kids ❤️

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Awesome experience with captain Jim during a December long weekend fishing trip to Marathon key with my son, Jamie. Weather kept us in the bay but Jim knew where to go to put us on fish. We caught multiple Mangrove snapper (5 keepers), cero and Spanish mackerel, young Goliath grouper, and blue fish. Jamie had a blast fighting and actually landing an 8 foot shark. That fight and experience will last forever - as his first big fish catch. Looking forward to the next visit and getting out to the reef with Captain Jim. Thank you.

Scott Lamb December 22, 2024
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Captain Kim is very knowledgeable and personalized to our trip! He cares about my wife's motion sickness and found us a calm water to fish. Absolutely 5 star experience, with various types of species we fished, fun time! snappers, mackerel, shark, etc. we also contract a fish taxidermy with them and really look forward to the result!

Chen Chen December 19, 2024
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Great day out on the water with Capt. Shad and 1st mate Aaron. Very understanding and considerate that we had a person in our group who on occasion can get sea sick, adjusted fishing locations accordingly. Had us on fish at the first stop, and continued to seek out the “big one”. Very friendly guys and laid back atmosphere. Boat was awesome, also had a bathroom which is one of the reasons we chose them. Have to also thank Frank for giving us a call the day before to confirm and get specifics for the trip, love the organization and care for the clients. We will certainly use you guys again when we’re down, thanks for the all the work to make our day awesome!

C M December 12, 2024
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I really enjoyed my experience here with Greg and the team... it was such a pleasurable and incredible experience. Really nice people. Definitely highly recommend to give yourself this gift of going on their boat and catching some dinner!!! 😊✨🎣

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Caught a ton a fish on a rough choppy day overall we did great & Awesome charter highly recommend!

Esteban Aguayo December 7, 2024
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Really enjoyed the four hour trip in the afternoon. Casey was our captain and she shared her love of the area and knowledge about marine life. Great trip for people who fish and those who don't. We had 4 adults and two kids and we were very comfortable.

Kristen Little December 1, 2024
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great charter tons of experience

Christopher Vigario November 30, 2024
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Great Trip with Capt Shad and mate Nick. Plenty of fish in not perfect conditions with wind. Boat handled well and enjoyed the day. Thanks to all

Brian Simonetti November 3, 2024
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We had a great time visiting from NJ, between me my dad and 2 young kids we caught about 20 fish in about 3 hours. Alex was a great captain and awesome with my kids !

Tim Miller October 7, 2024
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It was a great day of fishing with a great crew. We were fishing within 5 minutes of leaving the dock which was great for the kids. We caught our limit of yellowtail within the 1st hour. We caught , tuna, mackerel and few sharks. We even had a visit from a friendly loggerhead turtle. My 13 year old and 11 year had a great day, and didn’t want our 6 hour trip to end. They even asked us what we wanted to fish for and tailored the trip based on what we were looking for. A big thank you to Captain Alex, Isaac and the entire team at Manicsportfishing! We will definitely use them again when traveling back to the keys!

Chet Mays October 3, 2024
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Great experience with Captain Shad! We went out for a 3 hour and caught a ton of fish - but mostly just had a great time - fun times and good fishing fun! Highly recommend Manic Sportfishing!

Debra Barclay September 24, 2024
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We booked this trip very last minute, the evening before and we were confirmed for our afternoon fishing trip right away. We had an awesome day with Captain Shad! He was very helpful with our daughters and made sure we caught lots of fish! We had a little rain on the way but the boat has a nice inside area so we stayed dry. Our daughter caught a giant Goliath Grouper! So exciting. Thank you, we will be fishing with you next time!

Jamie Gustin September 22, 2024
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My husband and I booked a 4-hour reef trip and had the most amazing experience! Not only did we catch plenty of fish, shark, a Moray eel, and a HUGE Crevalle Jack… we lucked upon the knowledge and skill of our captain and first mate (also a captain 😇). Shad and Aaron made the trip exceptional!! If you are looking for the BEST charter experience with excellent service, look no further than Manic Sport Fishing! We will definitely be back! Top choice 🙌🏼

Suzy G September 17, 2024
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My husband Mark and I booked a private charter last week and had a blast. I highly recommend. Our Captain was Jim and he went above and beyond to make the most of our day. Chasing down schools even though they were few and far between that day. Landed us mahi, a big fat mutton snapper and lots of yellow tails. It was so much fun. His mate, Garrett was also excellent. Taught me some new things and had a great attitude. We will be back and we will see Jim and Garrett again. Can't wait. Thanks Manic, had a great time.

Nancy Homs September 8, 2024
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Great time on the pontoon, we went fishing and swimming. Captain Schad was amazing, very chill and we had a perfect day on the water, highly recommend!!!!

joe r September 6, 2024
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Awesome experience great crew. They fought hard to get us into a full catch will be back.

Gary Graef August 23, 2024
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Captain Jim and his shipmate Garrett were awesome. They know what they're doing. Caught a decent amount of dolphin fish.

Lan Mai August 21, 2024
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Friendly and efficient crew - set us up with big sharks, grouper and barracuda.

Thomas Barnes August 15, 2024
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We had a great time captain and mate were great we limited out on mahi!

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Captain Frank and his team were excellent! Frank spent time with us before we booked to understand exactly what our family of 4 (2 kids, 15 and 11) were looking for. He recommended the pontoon boat and a flexible schedule to allow for fishing and swimming. Casey was our Captain for our morning trip. She was super chill, very friendly and very knowledgeable. She got us on fish (mangrove snapper) right away and helped with all the boys fishing needs so mom and dad could relax. We were able to add an hour to our trip because the kids didn’t want to stop fishing but also wanted to snorkel. Once finished fishing we took a 20 minute boat ride to a snorkel / swim spot. We all went off the boat’s slide, snorkeled with provided gear, swam and enjoyed the water mat. Casey fillet our keepers at the dock and we got to feed the leftovers to the giant Tarpon fish. A definite highlight and great way to end the day! It was a great day! We’ll be back with the team when we return to Marathon!

Brooke Garlits August 1, 2024
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This was the perfect trip for our family of four. Captain and mate kept our kids engaged while they found their sea legs and our lines baited the entire time. 3 hrs was just the right amount of time for our kids first time out on the open water. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I thank Shad and Arron for ensuring we had a great time and we caught the perfect amount of fish. Will definitely reach back out when we are here again.

Yadira Vazquez July 31, 2024
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Captain Shad and Skeet were on time and ready and did a good job of explaining. They were personably and easy to talk to which is important when being on a boat for 6 or 7 hours. They also were very helpful and patient with baiting our hooks and fixing any reels or poles if they had issues. Also, there was an accidental $200.00 charge that I did not notice or the owner until I got back to the house that we were staying in. I called the owner and he apologized and brought the $200.00 to the house we were staying at in about 30 minutes. It was the best customer service that I have ever experienced and I am 51 years old. Someone hand delivering a refund is unheard of.

Samuel Shrout July 17, 2024
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We came to the keys and wanted a fishing experience, it was amazing and super fun! The captains were great! They were very helpful with info and everything !

Anna Italiano July 13, 2024
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Best experience ever!!! Shad and skeeeeeeet are the best ever!

Victoria Nagy July 13, 2024
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5 star service and experience! We booked a morning charter on the 31ft Steiger and it was great. Captain Shad and Skeet are experienced, professional, patient and fun to talk with. Highly recommend and we look forward to return trips with them!

Pamela Greacen July 12, 2024
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This is way better than a big boat with 20 people. You get local homegrown fishermen who know how to get right on the fish and got the true jokes for miles. Great people. My wife and I went on our honeymoon!

DALTON GRAY July 11, 2024
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Spent half a day with Shad and Papi, I mean Skeet! Had a great time with them and we’d book again if we ever come to the Key’s again! Clean and modern boat.

Jeff Riendeau July 9, 2024
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If I could choose greater than 5 stars I would. First class all around, made family memories to cherish for a lifetime! Will be using the company for years to come! Shout out to our crew and their knowledge of the local fish, tips and tricks to reel in the big ones 🥰😁🙏🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Everyone we dealt with at manicsportfishing was awesome, we had 2 trips booked, the weather didn’t cooperate on our days we had booked but they made our fishing trips happen, everyone caught our targeted species and had a blast doing so, Captain Jim and mate Garrett were awesome and Frank made it all happen, thanks you guys, definitely a trip we will not forget

Tanner Vanzee July 5, 2024
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This is the only way to go. As an out of state fisherman looking to get some time in on the water I was looking at renting a boat to get some fishing in while on vacation. I chose to charter with Manic instead of renting and what a great decision that turned out to be. With 6 of us we had some seasoned and inexperienced anglers so I picked the reef fishing and as soon as we dropped the anchor Capt Shad had fish at the boat. Even though it was not perfect conditions he made sure to work to keep us with action. He wanted to know what kind of day we were looking for and made sure we all enjoyed. The boat was a pleasure to be on, well maintained and clean. As a captain myself I can highly recommend taking a trip with Manic. It will be the only place we charter with in the future. I specifically want to thank Frank for the great communication with all the details of the trip & Capt Shad for everything.

Chris Gartner July 2, 2024
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We had a great time fishing for barracuda and shark. The captain and mate knew where to take us to catch what we were looking for. Within a few minutes, we were catching barracudas one after another. We then moved on to fish for shark. After a few attempts we were able to land a nurse shark. We would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to get out on the water for a few hours and catch some amazing fish.

Mason Carter June 27, 2024
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We had a wonderful time on our 4 hour calm water charter. Our captain Shad and mate Garrett were both very knowledgeable and put us on fish immediately. We are going to be eating snapper for the rest of our vacation! I highly recommend Manicsportfishing Charters!

Jessica Godwin June 24, 2024
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Great trip, highly recommend going out with manic sport fishing great captain and great mate

Mitch Simpson June 20, 2024
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Had a great time fishing with Shad. My son broke his arm the week prior and was still able to put him on some fish! Highly recommend!!

T O June 13, 2024
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We had such a great time! We caught a bunch of mangrove snappers, and we got to swim! Shad was awesome! Highly recommend!!!

Payton Stepkoski June 10, 2024
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Great time on the water today! We caught our dinner, snorkeled, swam and had a blast. Thank you Shad and Frank! We’ll be back next year!

Amie Stepkoski June 10, 2024
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Shad and Peter were outgoing and incredibly friendly! Made the trip so enjoyable! They put us on the fish and caught 25 fish in about three hours and took it all home! Highly recommend Manic for your charter!

Marcus Maccario June 8, 2024
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Great captain & mate! We caught ALOT of snapper (26 yellowtail), and 2 small mahi which sadly had to go back. Of course, I would have loved a variety of fish to eat. Lol!! But was just happy to be catching fish. And overall it was a great day out in the water. Manic sportfishing is highly recommended.

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We rented two pontoons with five family members on each. Captains Shad and Casey did a great job working in tandem to take us all on a fun fishing excursion followed by fun snorkel and swim.

Russ Ford June 7, 2024
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I always wanted to catch some Mahi, and these guys made it happen. We knew it would be a tough day of fishing, but the guides worked their tails off to make it a successful trip. By the end of the morning we had reached our bag limit, and made some beautiful memories. This is an incredibly seasoned crew with a lifetime of experience on the water, who will do everything in their control to make your trip a success; Remember, Mother Nature has a mind of her own. This is a once in a lifetime experience in which I was fortunate enough to partake. I learned a ton, and I definitely plan on fishing with these guys in the future.

JF May 29, 2024
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Had an amazing experience! First time we've been deep seas fishing and would 100% do it again. Captain and 1st mate were extremely knowledgeable and help us reel in 3 Mahi Mahi, that we took to a local restaurant (Lazy Days South) where they prepared it for us. We tipped handsomely because they deserve it.

Justin Cone May 24, 2024
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This was ridiculously fun and absolutely worth it!!!🐟🐠🐡🦈 Shout out to our Captain and Mate!! Amazing job!!! Greg the owner was top notch!!! Manicsportfishing is second to none🎣

Rachel Budik May 17, 2024
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Very much impressed. So much we booked a second day.Kasey, our captain, was very knowledgeable and a great captain. Would recommend this charter to all.

Thomas Brown May 14, 2024
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10/10 will book again! We took my in laws, and our almost six year old on a reef and wreck 3/4 day trip and we had a BLAST. Saw so many cool fish and caught a good number of yellow tail snapper and other reef fish. (Which made for an amazing dinner!) My in laws had a bit of sea sickness, but Captain Chad and First Mate Todd were both very understanding, and helped get them feeling better. They were also very kind and patient with our almost 6 year old son, which is extremely important to us. He had a blast and even caught several yellow tail! I just wish we had taken more photos haha. We will be booking again, for sure!

Savannah Brooks May 14, 2024
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It was tough not to be able to go out to the reef and wreck like we planned because of windy conditions. With that said our captain and mate did a great job getting us in fish quickly and the kids had plenty of action and fun. They were excellent. My only concern was the amenities advertised on the website for the boat we selected were all lacking or non-existent. The website over sold it a bit, so that was disappointing. Doesn't take away from the quality of the crew and making the best out of a disappointing weather situation.

David Hardcastle April 9, 2024
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The weather wasn't great, but Captain Shad and the crew did everything possible to find fish and make it a great experience for the kids. All of them were very professional, friendly, and attentive.

Brian OMalley April 5, 2024
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Amazing that all I can say

Nick Barone March 21, 2024
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We rented a boat on Monday and had to reschedule for Wednesday and the owner was very accommodating. The crew made sure we had a top notch experience and worked very hard. We will use Manicsportfishing in the future.

Steve K March 20, 2024
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Great charter, was the off season so didn’t get to much action. Caught our limit on black fin and got a barracuda on the boat as well with some skip jacks. Fun charter overall. Alex, the first mate was great and we all liked him. Will go out again with them for sure. Only downfall was driving around for 5 hours looking for fish. Would have preferred dropping on the bottom and catching whatever are the bait. We used 101 gallons of gas which game to a total of $535 dollars additional when we hit land.

Billy A March 19, 2024
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My family and I were very excited about our 4 hour reef trip. We booked with Frank. He’s a heck of a guy. We all had a blast. Tons of action ! Looking forward to our next vacation with the crew at Manicsportfishing Charters in Marathon Florida!

tom pasquale March 13, 2024
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The Captain and mate were great. Didn't hesitate to move when the yellow tail bite was small. Re-rigged and hit some wrecks to bring home a nice take of Vermillion Snapper. Good boat, clean and well maintained.

M W. March 9, 2024
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Jim and Alex are the best

Reid Redinger February 29, 2024
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Shad and Cole were excellent! We took two trips with them and they were great. We caught snapper and mackerel and the guys cleaned them for us so we could bring home some nice filets. The seas were a little rough and Shad was great about checking us and making some modifications to our trip so we could really enjoy ourselves. Would definitely book again!

Jessica Bronner February 12, 2024
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Great experience! Both Captain Jim and Alex made sure we had a great time. I LOVED that Alex made sure to take pictures for us! He sent them to me at the end of the trip. These were a few pictures he took.

Rebecca Lambert February 6, 2024
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Absolutely fantastic fishing trip. Chad and Cole were exceptionally knowledgeable and gave us options for the different fish and fishing methods to target on the reefs. Had a variety of fish (porgy, yellow fin, mangrove, lane snapper) at the end of the day that were incredibly tasty. Wonderful experience overall, cant’t thank you all enough for a great day in Marathon!

Carlitos Whey February 1, 2024
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Great day on the water in the Keys with Cpt. Joe. He delivered exactly what we asked for. Informative tour and a bit of fishing. Awesome

Pat Mitchell January 26, 2024
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The perfect 3 hours. Learned so much about the area (Captain Joe is a wealth of information). Felt blessed to see dolphin & manatee while the sunshine smiled down on us.

susan esposito January 16, 2024
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Captain Mike was fun and took care of our family

Javier Sola January 14, 2024
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My family had a great time!

Erika Reed January 8, 2024
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We had a great time fishing with Captain Mike! He was funny and very knowledgeable! Highly recommend!!

Trinity Morgan December 29, 2023
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Great adventure day. Captains Jim and Alex were great. Very helpful with instruction and learning. Would recommend for anyone that is a beginner or experienced. So much fun!

Christy Lee's Services December 25, 2023
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Captain Mike was amazing! He took us and our dog out for some amazing catches!

Alisha Wierman November 26, 2023
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Cape Mike was great!!

Tara Bush November 25, 2023
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Spur of the moment trips are always the best. Joe, on this cruise turned out to be the most congenial and hospitable host and tour guide. He made my husband and my 50th anniversary sunset cruis the absolute best. Thank you for the great memories!

JoAnn Lapointe November 12, 2023
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Had an amazing day on a pontoon with captain Joe! First time fishing & definitely won’t be the last! He was an amazing captain, helped us with everything and took us to some nice spots !!

Sabrina Vaz November 12, 2023
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Captain Alex did a great job, despite the wind he still got us on some fish. Over all great experience and would come back!

Steve S November 8, 2023
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Great fishing and swimming trip!

Heather Age October 5, 2023
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Great experience. Can’t wait to do it again. I strongly recommend Captain Mike. He was awesome.

Yoanet Cruz September 24, 2023
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Captain mike was amazing we had a phenomenal time from start to finish the ride very comfortable boat was very clean. Our next trip will definitely be on his boat. We definitely recommend.

Tannicia Rosa September 24, 2023
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Awesome and amazing time with capt. Mike! Caught some amazing fish.

Cole Emery September 21, 2023
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Had a great trip.was very fun day to celebrate our 30th anniversary.

John Claywell September 18, 2023