Charter Fishing Destin Blog

A big thank you to the folks over at International Game Fish Association for compiling the data that helped build our World Record Saltwater Fish and World Record Freshwater Fish chart. If you are a fan of fishing, then you already love the challenge of finding fish,...

People worry about the dangers of deep-sea fishing. Did you know that the number one and two most serious injuries that happen during deep-sea fishing adventures are: Sunburn Dehydration Both are very easy to prevent. So, slather on the SPF and be sure to drink plenty...

Florida is a fantastic place to fish. Many people, especially those new to fishing, opt for a charter, and Finest Kind is well-known as a quality experience for fishing. In Florida, you can fish from shore, bay fishing, and in the deep sea. In this blog, we walk you...

Worldwide there are 159 species of groupers — Epinephelinae — and Florida is home to many of the best species. The Goliath grouper, for example, is a creature of legend — authentic, horrifically large, and majestically a master of its environment. The Goliath Grouper...

Jigging is one of the most accessible forms of fishing and most enjoyable. It is an action-type of fishing rather than the cast-and-wait type of fishing. Jigging uses an artificial lure that mimics natural prey for certain types of sports fish. The Jig is a...

We have all used a closed face reel at some point in our fishing adventure. It is also known as a push button reel. They are one of the most accessible reels to learn how to use, and they are effective at handling a fish. There are a lot of options out there for...

Setting up a fishing pole for saltwater fishing is one of the most significant challenges you face as a new angler. All those gizmos, knots, tools, and whatever else is in the heap of things inside your tackle box are insanely confusing. The good news is that learning...

When is the best time to go deep-sea fishing? If you are an avid angler, you know the answer is "right now" because anytime we can fish is the best time to fish deep-sea fish. However, there are times of the year when it is much better fishing, and for the Gulf of...

Redfish and Speckled Trout are very popular sports fish and for a good reason. They are incredible fighters. For that reason, it is essential to pick the best rod and reel for redfish and speckled trout fishing. Note: Both are Drum fish, and the speckled trout is not...

The best bait for shark fishing is a bloody oily chunk or live bait from species that are present in the waters. Sharks are opportunists, but they dial in on what is available when it comes to finding food. These are big predators, and it takes a lot of food to feed a...