5.0(1 Reviews)Private Full Day Fishing Trip (8 Hours)
5.0(1 reviews)
Private Trip
Offshore Fishing
Full-day private charter targets premium offshore species like Mahi and SailfishCustom 39-foot sportfishing boat accommodates up to four guests comfortablyAll equipment, licenses, and tackle included with experienced captain guidance
When you want to get serious about offshore fishing, you need time to work the water properly. This 8-hour private charter with Finway Sportfishing gives you exactly that – a full day from 8 AM to 4 PM aboard their custom 39-foot sportfishing boat. With just your crew of up to 4 anglers, you'll have the flexibility to chase whatever's biting and the range to hit those deeper spots where the big pelagics roam. Captain Haime and his crew know these waters inside and out, and they'll put you on fish using every trick in the book.
This isn't your typical half-day trip where you're rushed back to the dock just when the bite turns on. With 8 solid hours, you can really explore different zones and adapt your strategy based on conditions. The 39-foot custom sportfish is built for comfort and performance, with plenty of room to fight fish and all the amenities you need for a long day offshore. You'll start early to beat the crowds and make the most of prime fishing hours. The boat comes fully rigged with top-shelf gear, fresh bait, and every tackle setup you could want. Your fishing license is handled by the captain, so all you need to bring is your appetite for adventure and maybe some snacks for the ride. The crew takes care of everything else – from setting lines to gaffing your catch.
The beauty of this full-day trip is the variety of techniques you'll use to target different species throughout the day. Expect to start with some serious trolling using outriggers and downriggers to cover water and locate schools of pelagics like mahi and wahoo. When conditions are right, the crew will break out the kites – a deadly technique for getting baits up in the water column where sailfish and other billfish love to hunt. You'll also do plenty of spinning with live bait and artificials, especially when working structure for grouper and snapper. The captain reads the water and adjusts tactics based on what's happening – maybe dropping baits deep for snowy grouper in the morning, then switching to high-speed trolling for wahoo when the current picks up. The 39-foot platform gives you the stability to fight big fish comfortably, with plenty of cockpit space to work multiple rods without getting tangled up.
"Haime and Ben were fantastic hard workers! made every effort to put us on fish and we caught a mahi mahi, a tile fish, a small silky shark and about a dozen jack travelle" - Tom
King Mackerel are the bread and butter of offshore fishing, and these smokers will test your drag system when they make their signature screaming runs. These toothy predators love structure and baitfish concentrations, often hanging around ledges and wrecks in 60 to 200 feet of water. They hit hard and fast, usually while trolling spoons or live bait, and can stretch from 20 to 40 pounds with the occasional monster pushing 50-plus. Kings are most active during cooler months but can be caught year-round, making them a reliable target for anglers who want consistent action and great table fare.
Mahi Mahi, or dolphinfish, are pure eye candy with their electric colors and acrobatic fights. These fast-growing pelagics travel in schools around floating debris, weed lines, and temperature breaks, usually in water over 100 feet deep. When you find one mahi, there are typically more nearby, leading to those epic multiple hookups that get everyone's adrenaline pumping. They're voracious feeders that will smash trolled baits, live offerings, and even spinning gear with small jigs. Mahi are most abundant in warmer months but can show up year-round, and their firm white meat makes them a favorite for the dinner table.
Snowy Grouper live in the deep, cold waters along the continental shelf, typically in 300 to 600 feet of water around rocky bottom and ledges. These bottom dwellers can reach impressive sizes, with fish over 20 pounds being common and true giants pushing 40-plus pounds. They're ambush predators that will absolutely crush a well-presented bottom rig with cut bait or live offerings. The challenge is getting your bait down through the water column without getting picked off by other species, then having the backbone to winch these powerful fish up from the depths. Snowies are available year-round but tend to bite best during cooler months when they're more active.
Great Barracuda are the wolves of the reef, patrolling shallow and mid-depth waters with their impressive speed and razor-sharp teeth. These ambush predators can reach 4 to 6 feet in length and will absolutely explode on fast-moving lures or live bait. They're notorious for their lightning-fast strikes and powerful runs, often jumping clear of the water when hooked. Barracuda are curious fish that will often follow lures right to the boat, giving anglers multiple chances to trigger a strike. While they're not the best eating due to potential ciguatera in larger fish, they provide some of the most exciting visual fishing you'll experience offshore.
Bull Shark encounters add an element of raw power to any offshore trip, as these apex predators can show up anywhere from shallow flats to deep water. Bulls are incredibly strong and aggressive, known for their broad heads and stocky build that can exceed 8 feet and several hundred pounds. They're opportunistic feeders that will take live bait, cut bait, or even large lures, and once hooked, they use their bulk and determination to test every component of your tackle. While catch and release is standard practice for these magnificent predators, the experience of battling a bull shark is something that stays with you long after the trip ends.
Step aboard this beautifully restored 39-foot custom sportfishing boat, your floating command center for serious offshore angling. This isn't just any charter vessel – it's a purpose-built fishing machine that underwent a complete restoration in 2021, combining classic sportfishing design with modern reliability and comfort. The boat comes loaded with everything you need for a productive day chasing pelagics and bottom fish. GPS and fishfinder technology help locate the hottest fishing spots, while outriggers spread your trolling spread wide for maximum coverage. The live bait well keeps your offerings fresh and lively, crucial when targeting species like sailfish and mahi mahi that prefer the real deal. Your captain will deploy various techniques throughout the day – from kite fishing that keeps baits dancing near the surface to deep trolling for wahoo and bull sharks. When you hook into something serious, settle into the fighting chair and battle it out properly. The spacious cockpit gives everyone room to work, whether you're spinning up snapper or cranking in a stubborn amberjack from the depths. Comfort matters on long fishing days, so you'll appreciate the onboard restroom and icebox to keep drinks cold under the sun. With capacity for up to four anglers, there's plenty of space to fish without crowding, plus room to store your catch as the box fills up throughout the day.
Carcharhinus LeucasBull Sharks are the bruisers of the shark world, thick and powerful fish that typically run 8-12 feet and 200-300 pounds. They cruise shallow coastal waters, river mouths, and even venture into fresh water - making them unique among sharks. Summer months bring them into our area, especially late June through September. What draws anglers to bull sharks is the raw power and endurance - these fish will test every piece of your tackle. They're catch-and-release only, but the fight is something you won't forget. We target them with heavy tackle, using fresh cut bait like mackerel or whole fish, often with a chum slick to draw them in. The secret weapon is fresh eel - the oil content drives them crazy. Just remember: these are serious predators, so we use circle hooks and heavy wire leaders for everyone's safety.
Sphyraena BarracudaGreat Barracuda are the ocean's torpedoes, built for speed with razor-sharp teeth to match. Most run 2-4 feet long, but the big ones can stretch over 5 feet and really test your gear. You'll find them around reefs, grass flats, and structure in shallow to medium depths. They're active year-round in warmer waters, especially during spring spawning runs. What makes barracuda fishing exciting is their aggressive strikes and explosive fights - they'll jump, run, and do everything to shake that hook. While the meat isn't always the best due to potential toxins, the thrill of the fight keeps anglers coming back. We target them with shiny spoons, tube lures, and live bait. Here's the trick: use a wire leader and be ready for that first explosive run - they hit like lightning and don't give up easy.
Scomberomorus CavallaKing Mackerel are fast, aggressive fish that typically run 15-30 pounds, though bigger ones over 50 pounds show up regularly. You'll find them in 40-150 feet of water around structure, drop-offs, and temperature breaks. They're most active during cooler months when baitfish are thick. What makes kings special is their blistering speed - they'll scream line off your reel like few other fish. The meat is excellent when iced immediately, with firm white flesh that grills beautifully. We usually troll with wire leaders and live bait or spoons, keeping baits skipping on the surface. Here's the key: always use a stinger hook behind your main hook because kings love to bite the tail end of bait fish, and you'll miss a lot of fish without that back hook properly rigged.
Coryphaena HippurusMahi are some of the most beautiful fish in the ocean, with electric blues and golds that light up when they're brought boatside. Most run 15-30 pounds, though we see bigger bulls pushing 40-50 pounds. They hang around floating debris, weed lines, and current breaks in blue water. Warmer months are prime time when they're feeding heavily on flying fish and squid. What guests love about mahi is they fight hard, jump like crazy, and taste amazing - sweet, firm white meat that's perfect for the grill. We target them by trolling along weed lines and around any floating objects we spot. Pro tip: when you hook one, leave it in the water and keep trolling around it - mahi are schooling fish and where there's one, there's usually more. The hooked fish will often call in its buddies.
Epinephelus Snowy Grouper are one of the premier deep-water targets, living in 300-600 feet around rocky bottom and structure. These copper-colored fish with white spots average 20-30 pounds but can push 50-70 pounds. The season runs May through August, making summer the prime time to target them. What makes snowies special is the challenge - it's a long haul from the deep, and they fight hard all the way up. The meat is top-shelf eating, sweet and flaky. We use electric reels with heavy tackle, dropping whole squid, bonito strips, or mackerel on chicken rigs. Key tip: once you find them, mark the spot well because they're homebodies that stick to specific structure. Don't be surprised if they try to cut you off in the rocks on the way up - that 80-pound leader isn't just for show.
5.0 out of 5.0Haime and Ben were fantastic hard workers! made every effort to put us on fish and we caught a mahi mahi, a tile fish, a small si...
Miami Beach, FL