4.0(2 Reviews)9 Hour Deep Water Fishing Adventure
4.0(2 reviews)
Private Trip
Fishing
Nine-hour offshore expedition targeting depths up to 850 feetElectric reels provided for deep dropping Grouper and Tile FishSmall group experience with maximum four guests aboard
This is what serious offshore fishing looks like. Our 9-hour deep water charter with AA Fishing Charter takes you from the coastal waters all the way out to the deep blue, where we'll work depths up to 850 feet. We're talking about a full day on the water where you'll experience everything from trolling the surface to deep dropping with electric reels. With only 4 anglers max, you'll get plenty of rod time and personal attention from our crew. We meet at Mulligan's restaurant parking lot at slip #36 – just look for the white gate on the left side of the restaurant and follow the dock to the far end.
This isn't your typical half-day fishing trip. We're committed to putting you on fish, which means we'll cover a lot of water and adapt our strategy based on what's biting. The day starts with a run offshore, and depending on conditions, we might start with some trolling for pelagics like mahi and wahoo before setting up for the deep drop bite. The beauty of a 9-hour charter is we have time to work multiple spots and techniques. You'll experience the power of electric reels when we're deep dropping – trust me, hauling up grouper from 600+ feet by hand would be brutal. Our crew knows these waters inside and out, and we're constantly reading the fish finder, adjusting depths, and moving when necessary. Some days the fish are stacked up in one area, other days we'll hit three or four different spots to put together a solid catch.
When we're targeting the deep stuff, we're talking about a completely different style of fishing. We'll be using heavy tackle with electric reels – these are game changers when you're working depths of 400 to 850 feet. The rigs we use are multi-hook chicken rigs loaded with squid and cut bait, designed to get down fast and stay in the strike zone. Deep dropping requires patience and technique. You'll feel the weight hit bottom, then we'll work it up 10-20 feet and wait. When a big grouper or tilefish grabs your bait at 600 feet, you'll know it immediately – the rod loads up and the electric reel starts earning its keep. For the surface action, we'll troll with ballyhoo and artificials, covering water and looking for bird activity or temperature breaks where the pelagics like to hunt. The gear is all top-rated stuff that can handle anything from a 40-pound mahi to a hefty snowy grouper.
"It was a great day on the water! The fishing was hard but they worked to find the fish! I'll definitely be calling them again when I get back to FL!" - Dominique
"Was disappointed with the trip. It was like I paid for a 9 hour boat ride to watch you and your wife fish. I felt like I was in the way. I understand that fishing is something you have no garentees" - David
Mahi Mahi are the crown jewel of offshore fishing down here. These Common Dolphinfish are pure adrenaline – they hit hard, jump like crazy, and put on a show that'll have you grinning from ear to ear. Mahi are most active during the warmer months, roughly April through October, and they love structure like weed lines, floating debris, or temperature breaks. A nice bull mahi can push 30-40 pounds, and when you hook into a school, it's game on. They're also fantastic eating, which makes them a customer favorite. The key is finding them – they're constantly moving, following bait and current.
Wahoo are speed demons that'll test your reflexes and your drag system. These silver bullets can hit 60+ mph and when they strike a trolled bait, they'll scream line off your reel before you know what happened. Peak wahoo season runs from fall through early spring, and they're notorious for their razor-sharp teeth and blistering runs. A big wahoo can stretch 5-6 feet and weigh 40-60 pounds. They're ambush predators that love deep water drop-offs and current edges. The fight is fast and furious – they don't jump, but they'll make long, powerful runs that'll have your arms burning.
Snowy Grouper are the deep water prize that keeps anglers coming back for more. These fish live in depths of 300-800 feet and can live over 100 years, growing to impressive sizes. A keeper snowy runs 20+ pounds, but we regularly see fish in the 30-40 pound range, with occasional monsters pushing 50+. They're available year-round but tend to bite better during cooler months. What makes snowies special is their fight – they're like lifting a refrigerator off the bottom, and they'll use every rock and ledge to try to break you off. Plus, they're world-class table fare.
Yellowedge Grouper are another deep water heavyweight that'll give you a workout. These fish inhabit similar depths to snowies but tend to be a bit more aggressive. They're beautiful fish with distinctive yellow trim on their fins, and they're known for their bulldogging fight. Yellowedge are available throughout the year in our deep waters, and a good one will run 15-30 pounds. They're smart fish that require finesse – sometimes you need to drop your bait right in their face to get a bite. The payoff is worth it though – they're excellent eating and provide a memorable fight.
Scamp Grouper round out our deep water targets and they're scrappy fighters that punch above their weight class. Scamp typically run smaller than their snowy and yellowedge cousins, with most fish in the 5-15 pound range, but they're aggressive biters and excellent table fare. They're
Meet up at Mulligan's restaurant parking lot slip #36 for this 9-hour deep water fishing adventure aboard our World Cat 28' powerboat. We'll head offshore to depths reaching 850 feet, targeting grouper and tile fish with specialized electric reels perfect for deep dropping. The boat handles up to 6 anglers comfortably and comes equipped with fish finder, GPS, radar, and onboard multimedia system to keep you connected while we hunt for the big ones. From the marina through the white gate, follow the dock to the far end where we'll be waiting. Maximum 4 guests for this trip. Park at the restaurant, grab your gear, and let's get those lines in the water for a full day of serious offshore fishing.
Coryphaena HippurusThese brilliant golden fish with electric blue-green backs are one of the most beautiful catches you'll see. Averaging 15-29 pounds and growing fast, mahi are strong fighters that put on a real color show when hooked. We typically find them around floating debris, weed lines, and current breaks in open water. They're most abundant here from spring through fall when water temps are warm. What makes guests love targeting mahi is the combination - they fight hard, look stunning, and taste amazing with that mild, sweet white meat. The key trick is to keep your bait skipping on the surface when trolling since they love chasing flying fish. Once you hook one, get ready for multiple hookups because they usually travel in small schools.
Mycteroperca PhenaxScamp grouper are the gourmet choice of the grouper family, earning the nickname "Captain's Meat" for good reason. They're smaller than other grouper, averaging 4-6 pounds, but what they lack in size they make up for in taste. Look for them in 75-300 feet around rocks, ledges, and wrecks where they ambush baitfish. Peak season is February through May when they move shallow to spawn. These fish are hermaphrodites that start female and change to male as they grow, living up to 50 years. Guests love them because they're strong fighters despite being slow swimmers, and that chocolate-brown body with darker blotches makes them easy to identify. Best approach is live pinfish or sardines on medium-heavy tackle. The secret is finding the right structure - once you locate scamp, there's usually more around.
Epinephelus Snowy grouper are the deep dwellers we target in 300-600 feet, recognizable by their dark brown bodies covered in white spots and that black-edged dorsal fin. These bruisers average 30 pounds but can push 70, making them one of the stronger grouper species. Season runs May through August with a one-fish-per-boat limit, so every shot counts. What guests love is the surprise factor - you never know when you'll hook into a real tank down there. They're aggressive biters that ambush prey around rocky bottom structure, feeding mainly on deep water crabs and butterfish. My go-to setup is electric reels with 80-pound leader and whole squid or bonito strips. The trick is getting them off the bottom fast once hooked - they'll wrap you up in the rocks if you give them any slack.
Acanthocybium SolandriWahoo are the speed demons of deep water, hitting 60 mph with their torpedo-shaped bodies and razor teeth. These fish average 3-5 feet and pack serious power in open ocean from 60-200 feet deep. Best fishing is during cooler months when they move closer to structure like platforms and drop-offs. What draws anglers to wahoo is the blistering runs and that premium white meat - it's called "ono" in Hawaiian, meaning delicious. They're solitary hunters, so we high-speed troll at 12-15 knots with wire leaders since their teeth slice through everything else. Pro tip: when you see that initial screaming run, don't try to stop them right away - let them tire themselves out first, then work them steady. Fresh ballyhoo behind skirted lures is hard to beat for these fish.
Hyporthodus FlavolimbatusYellowedge grouper are the deep water prize with those signature bright yellow fin edges and chunky red bodies. They run 8-40 pounds, averaging around 30, and live in 400-600 feet around rocky structure and mud bottoms. These are solitary fish that start life as females before changing to males around 6-8 years old. What makes them special is that white, flaky meat that holds moisture better than most grouper - chefs say it tastes like a cross between bass and halibut. We target them year-round with deep dropping using multiple baits like sardines, squid, and mackerel. The challenge is their strength combined with water pressure at those depths. Here's the key: use stainless steel circle hooks and keep steady pressure - they'll break you off on structure if you pump and wind too aggressively.
4.0 out of 5.0It was a great day on the water! The fishing was hard but they worked to find the fish! I’ll definitely be calling them again wh...
Was disappointed with the trip. It was like I paid for a 9 hour boat ride to watch you and your wife fish. I felt like I was in th...
David Sedlik, Thank you! You do you understand the concept of trolling? The boat crew gets lines out...
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