Charter Fishing Scams to Watch Out For

A Charter Fishing Scammer holding cash at Harborwalk.

You’ve planned your vacation for months or even years, saved your money, done some research, and booked what you think is the perfect Destin fishing charter. You’ve already cleared out space in your freezer for fillets, or perhaps a space above the mantel for your trophy replica. Then, when the long-awaited day finally arrives, you […]

The Destin Deep Sea Fishing Experience

Destin Florida Skyline

You don’t need to go to distant shores to fulfill your fishing fantasies. That’s because Destin, Florida, the ultimate fishing destination, is close to many major population hubs, but once you’re on our friendly shores, you can leave all of your cares behind and focus on the water. Indeed, Florida’s Emerald Coast provides the ultimate […]

Adventure Vacation: Destin, Florida is Calling!

Destin, Florida Adventure Vacation Collage.

The call of Destin, Florida means different things to different people, but if some sort of fishing is on your Florida adventure to-do list, Destin provides the ultimate backdrop for your vacation – whether you’re coming by yourself, with a group of friends, or with your family. Oftentimes if you want to experience an adventure […]

Destin Fishing by the Seasons

Destin Fishing Collage - People Catching Fish!

The great news about fishing in Destin, Florida is that there’s always something biting but understanding what you’re able to target at a particular time isn’t always simple. Your charter captain should and will likely know, but even if a particular species is technically allowable to pursue and/or keep, they may not be present or […]

Destin Fishing Tournaments: How to Compete and Win

Couple. Destin Fishing Rodeo Winners.

While many anglers see fishing as a contemplative and peaceful effort, and we think that’s OK, sometimes it takes some old-fashioned mano-a-mano combat to really get the blood flowing. Competing in fishing tournaments is a great way to test your skills, feed your competitive juices, and perhaps pay for your hobby. Fortunately for residents of […]

How to Hire A Charter Boat

the Finest Kind, luxury boat in Destin FL

Whether you’re a first-time offshore angler or a veteran of hundreds of trips, the key to having a great experience on the water starts with hiring the right charter boat. You can occasionally have a good trip with the “wrong” choice, or experience tough days with a great operation, but you substantially tilt the odds […]

What’s Biting in Destin?

Beautiful start to the morning with Finest Kind Charters.

The area around Destin, Florida, comes by its “Emerald Coast” moniker honestly – it’s a jewel of the Gulf of America, one of Florida’s most desirable beaches, with temperate weather and soothing seas, but there’s more to it than that. In this resort zone, where people from across the globe travel to enjoy rest, relaxation […]

Amberjack Fishing in Destin, FL

A man holding his 90 pound amberjack caught off the Finest Kind Charter Boat.

The mighty Amberjack is one of the most formidable foes in the Gulf. These elusive beasts are caught regularly in the Destin, FL area but Amberjack charter excursions book up quickly. From avid deep sea fishermen to first-timers, everyone wants a piece of the Amberjack! Destin is the Place to Nab Amberjack Dreaming of a trip down to […]

How To Catch a Tuna in the Gulf of Ameirca

The Finest Kind Charter Boat at sea with passengers.

Want to know how to catch a tuna in the Gulf of America? The answer is to troll with live bait or a large chunk of cut bait. There are a handful of tuna species in the Gulf and many of the other big-game fish will rise to a nice chunk of cut bait or […]