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Great Destin Seafood Restaurants and Beyond

Great Destin Seafood Restaurants and Beyond

by | Aug 13, 2018 | All Posts

When you travel to another city – whether for work or pleasure – one thing is certain, you need to eat. And, you’re going to be ready for quite a hearty dinner after a day of Destin, Florida saltwater fishing. It’s time to put away the familiar chain restaurant menus and explore some local favorites.

This list of local Destin restaurants with a flair will get you started. The criteria for inclusion was having a 4.8+ star rating on Google Reviews or word of mouth from locals who were willing to provide an opinion. Here goes…

Louisiana Lagniappe – This is a dinner-only restaurant (opens daily at 5) that has been on the Best of Destin list for years. Established in 1984, Louisiana Lagniappe is best known for its surf and turf menu that invokes all the flavors of Creole cooking. It is an upscale dining experience perfect for business dinners or simply unwinding after a long day. ($$$ – 775 Gulf Shore Dr., Destin, FL)

Dewey Destin’s Seafood Restaurant – As one of the older local owned restaurants in Destin, this is the place to not just dine on amazing local favorites, but a place where you can relax, enjoy a flavor-filled meal and learn a little about the area. Better yet, it is a place that might inspire you to create your dish(es) using the fish you caught while deep-sea fishing!

The food At Dewey’s is always prepared fresh, which means that you might have a small wait, but it is always worth it! There are daily specials based on the catch of the day, as well as a long assortment of standard menu offerings. Though primarily a seafood restaurant, they do have a great selection of steak, chicken, and vegetarian options as well as a children’s menu. ($$, 9 Calhoun Ave, Destin, FL)

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McGuire’s Irish Pub – Since 1977 when McGuire’s opened as a small neighborhood restaurant in Pensacola, it’s been a local favorite. In fact, it became so popular, that they now have several Gulf Coast locations, and Destin is fortunate enough to have one! Open daily from 11 am till 2 am, this is the place for all things Irish. They have an extensive drink menu, delightful appetizers, main dishes and desserts and always make things fresh! McGuire’s has also been featured on The Food Network and the Today Show. In addition to media recognition, they have won the Golden Spoon Award 11 times, been awarded as the Best Steak in Florida by the Beef Backers Association and have several other awards print publications. ($$$, 33 E. Hwy. 98, Destin, FL)

Mimmo’s Restorante Italiano – One of the newest hot spots in Destin, Mimmo’s is the perfect venue for any occasion. With a full bar, authentic Italian food, and great service, you will love spending time here. Whether you are craving a hearty Italian sub, in the mood for steak and seafood, or just want to indulge in decadent desserts, this is the place to go. ($$, 979 US Hwy 98 E Ste. 5)

LuLu’s Destin – Looking for burgers, seafood and entertainment suited for the family? Maybe you want a place that understands that we did not choose our food allergies, but still need places that respect them? Then LuLu’s is the place to go. As a hub of family-friendly fun, this is more than just a place to enjoy great food, but a place where memories are made. With nightly live music, shopping, beach access, and friendly service, it’s definitely a place where you can kick back and relax. ($$, 4607 Legendary Marina Dr, Destin, FL)

The Local Market – For a true taste of the region, nothing beats visiting The Local Market. With a healthy menu that shows off the local fare, you will find yourself indulging in cheeses, freshly made soups, salads rich in local ingredients, homemade breads, and many other delicious offerings. But keep in mind that they are only open for breakfast and through the afternoon (closes at 3), so be sure to get there early! ($$, 950 Gulf Shore Dr, Destin, FL) .

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Burrito del Sol – In the mood for food from south of the border? Then this is the place to go! For the budget-conscious vacationer, this is a great place to find fantastic food at a price that won’t break the bank. Especially known for the quesadillas, guacamole and seafood offerings, this is a place that should certainly be on your “Must Visit” list. (517 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL)

Capriccio Café – When you want a breakfast or lunch that is more than just bacon, eggs or a sandwich, then this is the place to go! In fact, it is the perfect place to eat breakfast, or perhaps pick up a lunch to before a deep-sea fishing excursion! From croissants to crepes, and seafood salads to prosciutto di parma on focaccia, a wide selection of coffees, frappes, smoothies and more there is sure to be something that tantalizes your taste buds! ($$, Open 6 am – 4 pm, weekends 7-4; 810 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL)

Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House – While the name may be unique (it’s coined from a merger of the names of the founder’s labs), Boshamps is a culmination of many years’ experiences. The restaurant has found the perfect balance between fine dining and casual dinners and offers phenomenal dishes certain to please any palate. Their menu offers a seafood dishes such as fried calamari, smoked yellowtail tuna, a long list of cooked and raw oyster (can they even claim to be an oyster house without these delicacies?) dishes, salads, chowders, and a myriad of Southern-inspired dishes like shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes with lump crab, and many others. And to complement any meal, be sure to check out their extensive drink menu! And just in case you want more than fine food, they also have live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. ($$ – $$$, 414 Harbor Blvd, Destin, 32541).

O’ Quigley’s Seafood Steamer & Oyster Bar – Voted Best Sports Bar on the Emerald Coast for the past 9 years, this is the place for all things seafood! Whether you are craving oysters on the half-shell, blacken grouper, a perfectly cooked ribeye, crab and any other delicacy, O’ Quigley’s is sure to have it. Pair it with your favorite beverage, then kick back and relax. ($$, 34940 Emerald Coast Pkwy Ste #101, Destin, FL)

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Bijoux – For a fine dining experience sure to impress, Bijoux is the place to go. Featuring a contemporary menu with offerings such as Lebanese beef meatballs with a goat cheese spread, red snapper ceviche, and muffuletta bruschetta to an assortment of decadent desserts, and an extensive and refined drink menu, this is the place to go to wine and dine that client or add some extra elegance to a special occasion. ($$$, 9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy Suite 22 Miramar Beach, FL 32550)

Captain Dave’s on the Gulf – Since 1968, Captain Dave’s has been delighting its guest with its tasty seafood offerings. Whether you are looking for seafood platters of your own design or opt to go with one of the many choices on the menu, you won’t be disappointed. And, for those who don’t love seafood, no worries! Captain Dave’s also has steaks, chicken, burgers, soups and salads and a menu just for kids. And while you’re there be sure to check out the drink menu and lounge area which features top-shelf margaritas, martinis and an elaborate selection of spirits. Opens daily, except Tuesdays at 4 pm. ($$$, 3796 Old Highway 98, Destin 32541)

Some of these Destin eateries might be obvious and on the “restaurant row” or they might be slightly off the beaten path. Regardless of the location, don’t be afraid to try something new. Who knows? You might just like it.

In Destin, you’ll find everything from simple options like burgers and fries to fine dining where artisan breads and desserts are served. You can find everything from surf and turf to the exotic. Or quiet tables on the water to exciting family-friendly locations. Here dining out doesn’t have to be “just another meal.”

12 Emerald Coast Fish You Can Catch

12 Emerald Coast Fish You Can Catch

by | Jul 4, 2018 | All Posts

Man with fish caught aboard charter.

Grouper

For those new to fishing in the near Destin, Florida, then you might be curious as to what species of fish can be caught.  Here is just a small list, to pique your interest:

Fish Common to Deep Sea Fishing in the Waters of Destin

*******Please keep in mind that these fish can only be caught and kept in season and have bag limits. Finest Kind Charters will not allow our anglers to keep fish that are caught off-season! 

  1. Mackerel – There are several different species of mackerel found in the Destin salt waters. Some of which include the Spanish mackerel, the king mackerel and the cero mackerel. The mackerel specie can range in size from 2 to 20 pounds, during the warmer season when temperatures are over 70 degrees.
  2. Snapper – There are many species of snapper in our Emerald Coast waters! Some of the snapper species include blackfin, cubera, dog snapper, gray snapper, queen snapper, lane snappers, the schoolmaster and the red snapper. Perhaps one of the most recognizable (even by non-anglers) is the red snapper species which is typically a pinkish red color. They can weigh as much as 35 pounds and are most commonly caught by deep sea anglers in water that is 60 to 440 feet deep. The vermillion snapper can be caught year-round and can weigh between 2 and 6 pounds.

    Fishers with Amberjack & Red Snapper catches.

    Amberjack & Red Snapper

  3. Grouper – Black, Goliath, Nassau, gag, red Warsaw, yellowfin and yellowmouth comprise the commonly caught grouper species when angling in the waters of Emerald Coast. The grouper is typically a bottom fish, but should you plan a Finest Kind deep sea fishing trip during the cooler months, groupers can often be caught when trolling using artificial lures. The black grouper can easily exceed 40 pounds, the gag grouper 25 pounds, the red grouper 15 pounds and the Warsaw can exceed 500 pounds! Definitely, a fish you want to catch!
  4. Spotted Seatrout – This is one of Florida’s most popular sportfish. It is most often caught between March and November and weigh 4 pounds or more – depending on time of year and whether one is fishing on the east or west coasts of Florida.
  5. Sailfish – This is the official saltwater fish of Florida, and is well known for performing high beautiful jumps, its blue-brown coloring and its spear-like snout. These fish are especially common in the panhandle area and can grow up to 5 feet in a single year.

    Two men with sailfish catch aboard charter boat.

    Sailfish caught aboard the Finest Kind.

  6. Amberjack -While this particular species of fish is not caught nearly as often as most anglers would like, they can be found when offshore fishing along the Emerald Cast. Depending on the variety (common ones include greater amberjacks, horse-eye jacks, leatherjackets, palometa, and lookdown) of amberjack they can reach anywhere from 10 to 40 pounds.
  7. Swordfish – Unlike many fish common to Destin waters, the swordfish can be caught all around the globe- so long as the waters are tropical temps (although it seems that the females of the species prefer cooler waters). These amazing fish will put up quite the fight when hooked adding to the excitement of the catch and they can weigh as little as 50 lbs. to a full-grown female which can weigh significantly more than 200 pounds!

    Men with dolphin caught aboard charter boat.

    Dolphin

  8. Shortfin Mako – Deep blue and black with a white underside, the shortfin mako is often found near the water’s surface and is known for putting up an impressive fight when hooked. They range in length from 6 to 8 feet and can weigh as much as 300 pounds.
  9. Dolphin – This is not your average Flipper! The dolphins sometimes found to in Destin waters, are bright green-blue, with yellow, lime green and even purple on its sides They are usually caught in warm water areas and can weigh as much as 80 pounds but is more commonly found to weigh in at the 30-pound mark. Due to its ability to reach as much as 50 knots, it is a fun fish to catch.
  10. Cobia – This long, sleek fish can be found inshore and nearshore, especially around pillings, wrecks and buoys. They can be as much as 6 feet long and weigh 10 to 50 pounds – though some have reached as much 80 pounds. It should be noted that the state record is 130 pounds 1 ounce and was caught near Destin!
  11. Shark -No list of Destin area fish would be complete without including the various species of sharks residing in our water. In fact, the offshore waters of Florida include nearly 2 dozen varieties of sharks! Some of the more common species include the bonnethead shark, bull sharks, Atlantic sharpnose sharks, tiger sharks, and finetooth sharks. They can range in size from 3.5 to 12.5 feet long (variety depending).
  12. Tuna – There are 6 common species of tuna in the Florida waters: Atlantic bonito, blackfin, bluefin, little tunny, skipjack, and yellowfin. The two most common to the Destin region waters are the yellowfin and the little tunny. The yellowfin can weigh as much as 360 pounds, while the little tunny’s average weight is 26 pounds. The tuna is a popular sportfish, as well as a great for eating, and favorite to reel in aboard the Finest Kind.

This is but a brief list of the many different fish you might reel in when fishing aboard the Finest Kind. Whether you are just looking for some time outside of the of the office, chasing the one that got away, or eager to embark on your first ever deep sea fishing adventure, time spent on the waters of Destin’s Emerald Coast is never wasted and always exciting.

Contact the Finest Kind team today to book your fishing adventure this year!

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101 Fishing Quotes

by | Mar 21, 2016 | All Posts

101 Deep Sea Fishing quotes

1. “Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after,” Henry David Thoreau.

2. “If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there’d be a shortage of fishing poles,” Doug Larson.

3. “Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers,” Herbert Hoover.

4. “A bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at the office!” Author Unknown.

5. “A woman, who has never seen her husband fishing, doesn’t know what a patient man she married!” Author Unknown.

6. “Early to bed…early to rise…fish all day…make up lies,” Author Unknown.

7. “Some people will just never understand us, fishing isn’t just a pass time or a sport, it’s a way of life. DON’T MESS WITH MY WAY OF LIFE!” Author Unknown.

8. “The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of that which is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope,” Author Unknown.

9. “To fish or not to fish? That’s a dumb question,” Author Unknown.

10. “I spent most of my money on fishing. The rest I wasted,” Author Unknown.

11. “There is no limit to how many times you can go fishing,” Author Unknown.

12. “Life is like a game, but fishing is serious,” Author Unknown.

13. “Give a man a fish; he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and you will find bait in the fridge,” Author Unknown.

14. “Those who die with the most days fishing, wins,” Author Unknown.

15. “You say I`m a compulsive fishing freak like it’s a bad thing,” Author Unknown.

16. “There are two things in life you should never be late for, Number one is Church and Number two is fishing,” Author Unknown.

17. “I fish because I love to, not because I regard fishing as so terribly important but because I suspect that so many of the other concerns of man are equally unimportant; and not nearly so much fun,” Author Unknown.

18. “Tight lines, warm breezes, good friends, plenty of bait it doesn’t get any better,” Author Unknown.

19. “Work is for people who don’t know how to fish!” Author Unknown.

20. “Even a fish wouldn’t get into trouble if he kept his mouth shut,” Author Unknown.

21. “There are two types of fisherman – those who fish for sport and those who fish for fish,” Author Unknown.

22. “Fishing is the sport of drowning worms,” Author Unknown.

23. “I fish better with a lit cigar; some people fish better with talent,” Nick Lyons.

24. “Somebody just back of you while you are fishing is as bad as someone looking over your shoulder while you write a letter to your girl,” Ernest Hemingway.

25. “It has always been my private conviction that any man who pits his intelligence against a fish and loses has it coming.” John Steinbeck.

26. “Bragging may not bring happiness, but no man having caught a large fish goes home through an alley,” Author Unknown.

27. “Fishing is a discipline in the equality of men – for all men are equal before fish,” Author Unknown.

28. “Last year I went fishing with Salvador Dali. He was using a dotted line. He caught every other fish,” Steven Wright.

29. “Good things come to those who bait,” Author Unknown.

30. “‘Carpe Diem,’ does not mean ‘fish of the day,’” Author Unknown.

31. “Gone fishin’, be back at dark-thirty!” Author Unknown.

32. “Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught,” Author Unknown.

33. “Men and fish are alike. They both get into trouble when they open their mouths,” Author Unknown.

34. “Soon after I embraced the sport of angling I became convinced that I should never be able to enjoy it if I had to rely on the cooperation of the fish,” Sparse Grey Hackle.

35. The fish and I were both stunned and disbelieving to find ourselves connected by a line,” William Humphrey in “The Armchair Angler,” Author Unknown.

36. “I’ve gone fishing thousands of times in my life, and I have never once felt unlucky or poorly paid for those hours on the water,” William Tapply.

37. “Angling is extremely time consuming. That’s sort of the whole point,” Thomas McGuane.

38. “In every species of fish I’ve angled for, it is the ones that have got away that thrill me the most, the ones that keep fresh in my memory. So I say it is good to lose fish. If we didn’t, much of the thrill of angling would be gone,” Ray Bergman.

39. “It is impossible to grow weary of a sport that is never the same on any two days of the year,” Theodore Gordon.

40. “There will be days when the fishing is better than one’s most optimistic forecast, others when it is far worse. Either is a gain over just staying home,” Roderick Haig Brown.

41. “One thing becomes clearer as one gets older and one’s fishing experience increases, and that is the paramount importance of one’s fishing companions,” John Ashley Cooper.

42. “The solution to any problem — work, love, money, whatever is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be,” John Gierach.

43. “If fishing is interfering with your business, give up your business,” Sparse Grey Hackle.

44. “Fishing is not an escape from life, but often a deeper immersion into it,” Harry Middleton.

45. “If I fished only to capture fish, my fishing trips would have ended long ago,” Zane Grey.

46. “By the time I had turned thirty, I’d realized two important things. One, I had to fish. Two, I had to work for a living,” Mallory Burton.

47. “I go fishing not to find myself but to lose myself,” Joseph Monniger.

48. “There is only one reason in the world to go fishing: to enjoy yourself. Anything that detracts from enjoying yourself is to be avoided,” Leigh Perkins.

49. “I only hope the fish will take half as much trouble for me as I’ve taken for them,” Rudyard Kipling.

50. “Carpe Diem” does not mean “fish of the day,” Author Unknown.

51. “Calling fishing a hobby is like calling brain surgery a job,” Paul Schullery.

52. “The fishing was good; it was the catching that was bad,” A.K. Best.

53. “Most of the world is covered by water. A fisherman’s job is simple: Pick out the best parts,” Charles Waterman.

54. “Creeps and idiots cannot conceal themselves for long on a fishing trip,” John Gierach.

55. “Many of the most highly publicized events of my presidency are not nearly as memorable or significant in my life as fishing with my daddy,” Jimmy Carter.

56. “Scholars have long known that fishing eventually turns men into philosophers. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to buy decent tackle on a philosopher’s salary,” Patrick McManus.

57. “Be patient and calm – for no one can catch fish in anger,” Herbert Hoover.

58. “Do not tell fish stories where the people know you. Particularly, don’t tell them where they know the fish,” Mark Twain.

59. “The best time to go fishing is when you can get away,” Robert Traver.

60. “Everyone should believe in something. I believe I’ll go fishing,” Henry David Thoreau.

61. “If all politicians fished, instead of spoke publicly, we would be at peace with the world,” Will Rogers.

62. “Wanted: Good woman – Must be able to clean, cook, sew, dig worms and clean fish. Must have boat and motor. Please send picture of boat and motor,” Author Unknown.

63. “Some people will just never understand us, fishing isn’t just a pastime or a sport, it’s a way of life,” Author Unknown.

64. “I spent most of my money on fishing. The rest I wasted,” Author Unknown.

65. “There is no limit to how many times you can go fishing,” Author Unknown.

66. “Life is like a game, but fishing is serious,” Author Unknown.

67. “Reading about baseball is a lot more interesting than reading about chess, but you have to wonder: Don’t any of these guys ever go fishing?” Author Unknown.

68. “The two best times to fish is when it’s rainin’ and when it ain’t,” Author Unknown.

69. “No life is so happy and so pleasant as the life of the well-govern’d angler,” Izaak Walton.

70. “The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of something that is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope,” John Bucha.

71. “The fish is not so much your quarry as your partner,” Arnold Gingrich.

72. “The only thing bad about winning the pennant is that you have to manage the All-Star Game the next year. I’d rather go fishing for three years,” Whitey Herzog.

73. “I don’t want to sit at the head table anymore. I want to go fishing,” George Bush.

74. “You know when they have a fishing show on TV? They catch the fish and then let it go. They don’t want to eat the fish, they just want to make it late for something,” Mitch Hedberg.

75. “I like to fish. Fishing is always a way of relaxing,” Tom Felton.

76. “Fishing, with me, has always been an excuse to drink in the daytime,” Jimmy Cannon.

77. “It is to be observed that ‘angling’ is the name given to fishing by people who can’t fish,” Stephen Leacock.

78. “I only make movies to finance my fishing,” Lee Marvin.

79. “The best fisherman I know try not to make the same mistakes over and over again; instead they strive to make new and interesting mistakes and to remember what they learned from them,” John Gierach.

80. “Just as in cooking there’s no such thing as a little garlic, in fishing there’s no such thing as a little drag,” H.G. Tapply.

81. “I have fished through fishless days that I remember happily without regret,” Roderick Haig Brown.

82. “There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process,” Paul O’Neil.

83. “Most fishermen swiftly learn that it’s a pretty good rule never to show a favorite spot to any fisherman you wouldn’t trust with your wife,” John Voelker.

84. “I am firmly convinced that the ideal combination leading to a happy life is to have the time to both fish and read,” Brian Murphy.

85. “The angling fever is a very real disease and can only be cured by the application of cold water and fresh, untainted air,” Theodore Gordon.

86. “That’s about as big as a fish that big gets,” Author Unknown.

87. “Give a man a fish, and you’ll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he’ll buy a funny hat. Talk to a hungry man about fish, and you’re a consultant,” Scott Adams.

88. “So long, and thanks for all the fish,” Douglas Adams.

89. “Which fish dresses the best? A: A swordfish because it always looks sharp!” Johnny B. Laughing.

90. “A day without fishing is like a day without sunshine,” Author Unknown.

91. “Always think like a fish, no matter how weird it gets,” Author Unknown.

92. “A man and his boat do not need to be justified,” Author Unknown.

93. “Fish stories told here…. some true!” Author Unknown.

94. “Fisherman’s prayer: Lord, help me to catch fish so large, that even I, in the telling of it, never need to lie,” Author Unknown.

95. “Fishing is fun…catching is better,” Author Unknown.

96. “I don’t exaggerate…I just remember big!” Author Unknown.

97. “I got a fishing rod for my wife – good trade,” Author Unknown.

98. “I fish because the voice in my head tells me to,” Author Unknown.

99. “I’m a man of few words, “Let’s fish,” Author Unknown.

100. “The fishing was good; it was the catching that was bad,” A.K. Best.

101. “Fishing is a discipline in the equality of men – for all men are equal before fish,” Herbert Hoover.

 

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101 Unique Boat Names

by | Dec 11, 2015 | All Posts

"fishing boat"As anglers, we have all seen fun and unique boat names that show a little bit about the personality of the owner. Here are 101 favorites. When available, the explanation behind the name is given, but all of them are fun regardless of what prompted being christened with such personality.

  • 33 Megabites – So named because the owner is a software engineer; using “bites” instead of “bytes” implies fish biting.
  • A Little Nauti – Enough said!
  • After Taxes
  • Allmine
  • Almost Home
  • Aloan Again
  • Aloan at Last
  • Aquabums
  • Aqua-holic
  • At Eaze
  • Aye Sea U
  • Beached Buoys
  • Beats Shopping
  • Blown Assets
  • Boat-of-us
  • Boatox
  • Boatrupt
  • Boatwiser
  • BONU$$
  • Can’t Take it With Ya – Nope, you can’t. So you might as well enjoy the time you have.
  • Carpe Diem
  • C-H20 (sea water)'fishing boat"
  • Channel Surfer
  • Clairebuoyant
  • Contagious Habit
  • Couple’s Therapy
  • CTRL + ALT + DELETE
  • Cyrohsis Of The River – The owner of the boat apparently liked to play bartender, too!
  • Decisions, Decisions
  • Dijabringabeeralong – Well? It’s BYOB up in here.
  • Don’t Panic – (written upside-down on the hull)
  • Due South
  • Easily Amused
  • Empty Pockets
  • Fah Get A Boat It
  • Far Fetched – So named because “to fetch” in nautical terms means to arrive at or to reach (or to hold a course or veer).
  • Finding Nemo – Named in honor of the couple’s toddler’s favorite movie.
  • Fish Bone
  • Fish Tales
  • Fish Tank
  • Fishfull Thinking
  • Flats Rascal – The owners enjoy fishing the flats of the north Florida gulf coast, and music by Rascal Flatts.
  • For Sail
  • Fuelish Behavior – Apparently, the boat had a larger engine than was actually necessary!
  • Genuine Draft
  • Hammer Head – the owner of this boat worked in the construction field, when not out fishing.
  • If You Can Read This Flip Me Over -(written upside down)
  • Just Messin’ About – taken from the story of the Wind and the Willows.
  • Knot Hers – A husband’s reminder that the boat was his, as his wife wanted nothing to do with fishing.
  • Knot So Fast
  • Knot4Sail
  • Lazy Sunday
  • Le’MiGeaux – A made up French word to say – Let Me Go!
  • Les Go – Named in memory of the owner’s dad, Les, who was known for often saying, “Le’s go!” in regards to fishing.
  • Marlin Monroe"fishing boat"
  • Maybe Later
  • Minor Key
  • Moor Often then Knot
  • Mortrubl – it was the owner’s second boat, purchased after their first one had sunk.
  • Motion Sustained
  • My Miss Stress
  • Notta-Yachta
  • Off road
  • Off the Hook!
  • Our Little Secret – Where did the name come from? We can’t tell you- it’s a secret!
  • Pepsea
  • Perfect Form
  • Pier Pressure
  • Present Perfect
  • Prop a Sea (prophecy)
  • Puddle Pirate – The owner is a Coast Guard reservist.
  • Queen of Denial – Work? What work?
  • Reality Bytes
  • Reel Distracted – The owners of this boat found that being on the water and fishing kept them distracted from the humdrum of daily activities.
  • Relatively Faithful – Named to reflect the mindset shared by the boat and the owner.
  • Sails Call
  • Saltwater Taffy
  • Seaduction
  • Seas the Day"fishing boat"
  • Sea-U-Late-Oar
  • She Got the House – Named by a man who obviously valued his boat.
  • Ship’s ‘bout to Get Real!
  • Sir Osis of the River
  • Smells Like Fish – After all, what boat doesn’t?
  • Taco the Town
  • The Cod Father
  • The Late Show – The couple who owned this boat, purchased it after they retired.
  • This End Up
  • Three Sea Sons – Owners named it as such, because there are 3 seasons most common for fishing, and the fact that they had 3 sons.
  • Undertow
  • Vitamin Sea
  • Wake Up Call
  • Wave Runner
  • Wave Slicer
  • Wave walker
  • Weak Moment
  • Whatever Floats Your Boat…
  • Windansea – A reference to the owner’s time in Wilmington, NC.
  • el.com/aboard
  • Yeah buoy
  • YOLO

Have more boat names to add? Feel free to share them in the comments.

 

Sources:

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5 Things to Remember about Catching the Impressive Sailfish

by | Oct 15, 2014 | All Posts

Two fishermen holding their sailfish catch on the stern of the Finest Kind Charter Boat.Perhaps one of the most commonly caught fish aboard the Finest Kind this time of year is the sailfish. Long and sleek, with a tall dorsal fin that often stretches along their entire back and an elongated bill that resembles that of a swordfish, the sailfish is commonly found in waters ranging from 90 to 200 feet deep. These impressive fish are quite strong and move quickly, making them a delightful challenge to reel in. In fact, it was a sailfish that earned Captain Lance Moss of Surfari Charters International, the title of Winner in the SUP Division of the 2012 Destin Fishing Rodeo when he reeled in a 65.8-pound sailfish.

Ah, but reeling them in is only half the fun, first you need to hook them, as Captain Moss did. Thankfully, when you fish aboard the Finest Kind, our crew knows what bait is needed to make that awesome sailfish photo op a reality. However, should you be interested in trying your hand (and casting arm, too) at catching a sailfish, then there are a few things you will need to keep in mind.

1. Bait through Nose/Lips

When baiting your hook with live bait, be sure to bait through the nose or lips so that it can swim out a bit and let out the line. This will also attract the attention of the sailfish.

2. Use Strong Fishing Line

These fish are fast and heavy (they can weigh as much as 100 pounds) so be sure you use a 40 to 60 pound monofilament.

3. Know How Sailfish Hunt

Keep in mind that sailfish like hunting into the current, so be sure to align yourself accordingly. On a charter boat fishing trip, the captain will take care of this for you.

4. Use Effective Circle Hook Techniques

If you use a circle hook, let the fish run a few seconds before engaging the reel. When you go to set the hook, let the circle hook do its job and set in the corner of the fish’s mouth.

5. Sailfish as a Team

Remember, angling for sailfish is not a solo sport, but a team activity. You need to know which person will be responsible for what aspect of the catch. Managing the boat, fighting the fish to get into the boat and then releasing the fish take strength and sometime a bit of patience, too. Once you get the fish in the boat, be certain to wear gloves to protect both yourself and the fish.

When catching sailfish, be prepared for a wildly, exciting time as these fish can get crazy. They will make screeching sounds and high jumps. Of course, these same aspects are what make sailfish fishing so much fun. When you catch a sailfish aboard a charter boat such as the Finest Kind, then you will have the support you need to reel in one of the powerful fish.

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