4 Hour AM or PM Offshore Fishing Charter
Captain Boll Weevil runs one of the most popular half-day offshore fishing trips around, and for good reason. This four-hour charter gives you serious fishing time without eating up your whole day. Whether you pick the morning or afternoon slot, you'll head out to productive offshore waters where kings, cobia, and snapper are waiting. The captain brings everything you need – rods, reels, tackle, bait, and ice for your catch. You just show up ready to fish and have a good time with up to five other anglers.
What to Expect on the Water
This isn't a rushed tourist trip where you barely wet a line. Four hours gives you real fishing time once you reach the offshore grounds. The boat heads out to structure and reefs where the captain knows the fish are holding. You'll be fishing in depths that hold the bigger predators – kings cruising the edges, cobia hanging around structure, and bottom fish stacked up on the reefs. The group size stays small at six anglers max, so you're not fighting for rail space or waiting forever for your turn. Morning trips usually launch around sunrise to hit the early bite, while afternoon charters take advantage of the late-day feeding windows when fish get active again.
Trolling and Bottom Fishing
The captain runs a mix of trolling and bottom fishing depending on what's biting and where the fish are showing up. Trolling covers water fast and pulls in the pelagic species like kings and barracuda that cruise the open water. You'll pull spoons, diving plugs, and live bait behind the boat at different depths to find where the fish are feeding. When you hit structure or productive bottom, it's time to break out the bottom rigs for snapper and grouper. Circle hooks and heavy sinkers get your bait down to where the reef fish live. The captain provides all the tackle and knows which presentations work best in these waters. Live bait, cut bait, and artificials all have their place depending on conditions and target species.
Top Catches This Season
King mackerel are the bread and butter of offshore fishing here, and these silver bullets put up a serious fight. Kings typically run 15-30 pounds, but bigger fish over 40 pounds show up regularly during peak season. They hit trolled baits hard and make screaming runs that'll test your drag and your arms. Spring through fall offers the best king fishing, with cooler months often producing the biggest fish. Great barracuda add some variety to the trolling action – these toothy predators grow over four feet long and attack baits with pure aggression. They're not the best table fare, but the explosive strikes and acrobatic fights make them a blast to catch. Most anglers release them after a quick photo.
Cobia are the wildcards that make every trip exciting. These brown sharks (they're not actually sharks) cruise around structure and can weigh anywhere from 20 to 60 pounds. Sight-fishing for cobia when they're visible near the surface is some of the most exciting fishing you'll find offshore. They're curious fish that will often follow the boat, giving you multiple chances to get them to eat. The meat is white, flaky, and absolutely delicious – many anglers consider cobia the best eating fish in the ocean. Red snapper are the classic bottom fish that everyone wants in their cooler. These red rockets typically run 3-8 pounds and are perfect for the dinner table. They live around hard bottom and structure, and when you find a good school, you can load the boat quickly.
Gag grouper round out the target species list and represent some of the strongest fish in the ocean pound for pound. These bottom dwellers use structure and their powerful bodies to try to break you off as soon as they feel the hook. Gags run anywhere from 5 to 25 pounds, with the bigger fish being true monsters that require heavy tackle and quick reflexes to land. The white, firm meat makes them highly prized for the table, and they're always a welcomed addition to any offshore trip.
Time to Book Your Spot
Half-day offshore trips book up fast, especially during peak fishing season and on weekends. Four hours gives you a real fishing experience without the commitment and cost of a full-day charter. You'll have time to target multiple species, fill your coolers with quality fish, and still have most of your day free for other activities. The captain handles all the details – you just need to show up on time and ready to fish. Whether you're looking to put meat in the freezer or just want to feel that drag screaming as a king makes its run, this charter delivers the offshore fishing experience you're after. Book your morning or afternoon slot and get ready for some world-class fishing action.