What do I need
to bring on the trip?
You
should bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat and any beverages or food you wish
to consume while on board. Your
tackle, the bait and plenty of hungry, aggressive fish are supplied. At least
a 40-quart cooler should be brought to hold the fish you are going to catch.
Also, don't forget your camera or camcorder!
What should I wear?
Remember
we are called the Sunshine State. If your charter is planned for the late
Spring, Summer or early Fall months make sure you have cool, comfortable,
loose-fitting clothing. You may want to have a windbreaker or light
sweater/jacket, as well as sunscreen, sunglasses,
and any medicines you must take. If your charter is in Winter, you
may want to consider a little heavier clothing, and it's always wise to have a complete change of
clothing with you in case you get wet.
Do
you have a restroom on board?
Yes! There is also a place to change clothes.
When
is the best time to schedule a charter?
Anytime is
good, but it's best when you have time not only to fish, but also to enjoy the
beauty of the Forgotten Coast. Technically our season is all year, but
we do have downtime for maintenance from mid-December through the end
of February.
Where
can I stay and dine?
The
Moorings Marina has excellent accommodations, and several great restaurants
are in the immediate vicinity. The Moorings' phone number is
850-697-2800.
Should I make
reservations and how far in advance should they be made?
Reservations
are strongly recommended as far in advance as practical. Seventy
percent (70%) of my clients are repeat customers who have fished with me
for years. Some people reserve their special day as much as a year in
advance; however, "last minute" calls are welcomed, and we try to
accommodate all requests.
How
do I make reservations and pay the deposit?
Reservations should be made as far in advance as
possible. Call me on our toll-free line, 800-897-7106, or email me
at: Charlie@CaptainCharliesCharters.Com.
What
if bad weather makes it impossible to go fishing?
There
are times when King Neptune does not wish to cooperate. On those rare
occasions when the weather is too bad to set sail, I'll do my best to
reschedule
your charter. If rescheduling is impossible, your deposit will be returned.
Do I have to buy a fishing
license?
There
is no license required while you are on my charter.
Where
do you fish?
Within
30 minutes of leaving the dock, we will be in the open waters of the Gulf
of Mexico off the Forgotten Coast. You will be
able to see Dog Island, St. George Island and Alligator
Point. The exact fishing area is wherever the fish are biting that day.
