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Looking for a Venice (I guess?) redfish trip
Posted on 4/23/23 at 2:50 pm
Posted on 4/23/23 at 2:50 pm
I had a trip planned with my dad that Hurricane Michael sidelined and we've never scheduled a make-up. That one we had scheduled with a couple of other relatives and it was all-inclusive but pricey, $600 per person per day. I'm ok with that if that's what it costs, but we can figure out lodging and meals if we need to. A recent bass fishing trip made me realize he doesn't have many more years of fishing left. I want a weekend with him and my 2 sons, probably 2 days of fishing. A 4 person boat would be ideal but we can split up if necessary.
Best time of year?
Reliable captains?
Any info is appreciated.
Best time of year?
Reliable captains?
Any info is appreciated.
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Posted on 4/23/23 at 3:41 pm to Flats
Blue Line Charter Service. They will take care of you and put you on the fish.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 4:08 pm to Mister Bigfish
Most of the services naturally say "any time of year is great", but around the Florida panhandle I have the best luck in late summer/early fall, like Aug/Sep. Does that hold true on the marshes? I have fish in the freezer so slot limits aren't a priority, I'm mainly looking for numbers and a decent shot at some bulls.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 4:55 pm to Flats
quote:For catching redfish??
$600 per person per day.
What in the world is that really what it costs now?
Posted on 4/23/23 at 5:09 pm to Pelican fan99
quote:
For catching redfish??
What in the world is that really what it costs now?
That trip was set up by my uncle, who lives in a different tax bracket than I do. As I said, it was all-inclusive, all meals, lodging, etc, but damn. I don't need anything quite that plush, I just want Dad to catch some fish. He's lost a step when it comes to bass fishing with plastics so I want something a little easier.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 5:48 pm to Flats
I’ve been with Al Moreau, of Native Adventures many times. Great Captain and can boil seafood or grill for y’all. Camps he has are nice with full kitchens and grills available if you want to cook.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 6:08 pm to Flats
quote:
That trip was set up by my uncle, who lives in a different tax bracket than I do. As I said, it was all-inclusive, all meals, lodging, etc, but damn.
That’s probably pretty standard for costs on all inclusive. You can save money trying to find other lodging and meals, but the memories with a great charter service will last a lifetime.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 8:43 pm to Pelican fan99
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$600 per person per day
Doubt you will find much cheaper. The cost of operating and maintaining a boat is astronomical.
Posted on 4/23/23 at 9:00 pm to Flats
Posted on 4/23/23 at 9:13 pm to LEASTBAY
quote:
Doubt you will find much cheaper. The cost of operating and maintaining a boat is astronomical.
You can get day trips for half that, but that appears to be average for food and lodging included.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 9:21 am to Flats
Where are you?
Venice is great, but redfish are up and down the whole coast.
Go where it's closest.
Venice is great, but redfish are up and down the whole coast.
Go where it's closest.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 9:35 am to Grassy1
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Where are you?
Florida panhandle. I kayak fish for reds and specs all the time, and you CAN get on redfish here where you're hauling them in, but it's rare and you have to hit everything right. You certainly can't schedule a trip for 4 people and expect to do it on a given day or weekend. From what I've seen and heard from people who've gone, the delta just offers a different experience and massively increases your chances of a banner day. I'd be pretty pissed to pay that kind of money and go out and catch 2-3 fish; I can do that here for free.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 11:51 am to Flats
If you want to catch reds and have a great time, Charlie Thomason's Bayou Charters in Hopedale is the ticket. Nice lodge, dock right across the road and you will catch a ton of fish anytime of year.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 12:05 pm to Flats
Jordy Bloodsworth with Blood Supply Outdoors. You can find him on all social media
Posted on 4/24/23 at 12:18 pm to Flats
To be honest. Just about any guide down here worth a shite should easily be able to put you on a limit of redfish. Bulls are usually easy as well.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 1:06 pm to Foo
quote:
Jordy Bloodsworth with Blood Supply Outdoors
I second this. You’ll have a good time.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 1:07 pm to CP3
Captain Jordy with Blood Supply is awesome. He’ll put you on the fish and you will have a great time.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 5:48 pm to Flats
quote:
A 4 person boat would be ideal but we can split up if necessary.
To add on to this thread, what's the usual tip for a guide on a 4 man boat? Venice area
Posted on 4/24/23 at 9:06 pm to Jones
quote:
To add on to this thread, what's the usual tip for a guide on a 4 man boat? Venice area
I usually add base 20% assuming they’re cleaning fish, etc. I tipped a guide 25% recently on a trip I took my 11yr old daughter on because he worked his arse off and went well above and beyond to make the trip perfect.
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