Charter Fishing Destin Blog

What is the best circle hook for your fishing adventure? The truth is that while size matters, it varies depending on the fish you want to target. We will sort that out later in this blog, and we encourage you to take a closer look at the circle hook size chart here...

Saltwater catfish are a pain to deal with because they are so good at stealing your bait. The joke, however, is on them because you might find them to be one of the best fish to eat. How big do saltwater catfish get? Most species range from 9-12 pounds at full...

Fishing with live bait is sometimes a must. When it comes to tempting big fish with live shrimp many anglers struggle to keep their bait shrimp alive. Inside, we discuss how to keep bait shrimp alive and some of the tricks we use to use live bait successfully. How To...

Redfish are the kings of inshore fishing. Because of their vast range and fighting prowess, they remain a favorite of anglers from South Texas almost to New Jersey. Where you find redfish and how you fish them are two very interrelated attributes. The process of...

Is saltwater fishing after a rain good or bad? It is a common question and the answer, maybe. The best time to fish is before the storm hits. The fish can sense the change in barometric pressure, and they do their best to take in as much food as possible. The reason...

Cobia is a top-ranked sports fish that is also excellent to eat. People compare it to the yellowtail kingfish in flavor, which is distinct, firm, and pleasant. Commercially, cobia is a premium fish due to the fact it is not overly bony, and you can filet it into...

Scomberomorus cavalla or The Florida King Fish goes by many names. It is referred to as the King Mackerel. People spell the fish's name as King fish or Kingfish, or king mackerel - they are all the same fish. These are large schooling fish that hunt in packs for...

Overnight Fishing Trips Why do people book overnight fishing trips? Usually, it is because they want to take advantage of bag limits on certain species of fish. You see, when the clock strikes midnight, a new day begins, and with that new day a new limit for how many...

These top ten charter fishing tips help you make the most of your trip and can help set you up for success. They cover what you need to know and why you need to know it. 1. Book a boat with a restroom Being on a boat for 8 hours ha's its limitations. You can make your...

Charters generally are split between a full day or a half day fishing trip. This blog focuses on half-day fishing trips which can be four, five, or six hours long. We also delve into twilight fishing and go over the process of fishing on a charter boat and what you...