When coming to Destin, it may seem that finding the right fishing charter is not easy to do. There are literally 100's of fishing boats in Destin and each one claims they can catch you the most fish. Here are the do's and dont's of finding the right charter boat for your trip!
Do's
- See how long the company has been in business. If the company has been in business for a long time, it must mean that they get a lot of repeat business and they are established in the area.
- Check prices with a few random charter companies to see how similiar they are. If you notice a big gap in pricing, there is probably something not right.
- Always ask what is included in your trip. Tip is usually not included and it's customary to tip 15-20% to the deckhands for filleting the fish and helping out during the trip.
- Make sure you know the difference between a party boat, group charter and private charter. Party boats may seem like a great deal, but you're put on a boat with up to 40 other people.
- Make sure you ask what is biting. Fishing in Destin is seasonal and you may not be able to catch the red snapper or grouper you had in mind.
- Don't choose a charter company solely on the pictures you see on their website. Remember, they only put their best catches online and it's somewhat deceiving.
- Since a charter boat is a relatively big purchase, make sure you check some references.
- Don't cancel or change your trip just because you don't feel like going one day. Captains run a tight schedule and during busy season. You may be hit with a cancellation fee.
- Don't bring your young kids on a trip that is more than 6 hours unless they know what to expect. Captains and deckhands are not babysitters and unless you are on a private charter, they can't go home early.
- If you're serious about fishing, don't book a party boat! Private charters may cost more, but you will get a good experience for sure.
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