Reel Adventures

Me and my 10-year-old kiddo had a blast hangin' with Dalton on a 2-hour fishing adventure in July 2023. Dalton wasted no time gettin' us on some fish (trolling style). We hooked blue fish, lady fish, and even nabbed a barracuda – talk about excitement! We were reelin' 'em in pretty steady throughout the trip, which was awesome. I've been out with a bunch of guides before and sometimes came up empty-handed, so this was a sweet surprise. Gotta say, Dalton was real cool with my son. He gave us easy-to-follow tips and stayed patient all the way. He knew his stuff about the fish and the area, and just a genuine dude to hang with on a boat. Big shoutout to Dalton for makin' these awesome memories. If we ever swing by again, you bet we'll be signin' up for another round of fun on the water!

We arrived at the dock, and the Captain handled everything else smoothly. We caught fish, spotted dolphins, snapped photos, munched on snacks, and I didn't need to stress or micromanage. Being a mom of two boys, it was like a dream come true. The Captain was super chill and really knew his stuff. My 6-year-old fired away with questions, and the Captain happily engaged and got him curious. My 13-year-old did his thing with fishing at his own pace. When we needed a hand, the Captain walked us through reeling in the big ones. He even cleaned the fish and gave me tips for looking after the fillets on our 10-hour drive home. Seriously, the best vacation in 13 years – hands down. Quick tip for other moms: Don't overpack. I had a Bogg bag with sunscreen, one towel for shading the 6-year-old from too much sun, sunglasses, hats for everyone, a ziplock bag to keep my phone dry, and a special snack for my picky eater. The Captain had us covered with cokes and chips. I prepaid and left all the cash and ID in the car. Remember, less is more. No need to worry about stuff getting wet or getting in the way.

Captain Dalton Bryant was there bright and early, kickstarting our fishing adventure with a bang. Those fish must've been super hungry 'cause once they nibbled, they just wouldn't quit. And oh boy, dolphins made an appearance – not exactly the friendliest bunch, 'cause they snatched some of our catch! Had an absolute blast, gotta give major props to Captain Dalton Bryant. He was a riot, filled us in on all the deets, gave us a hand, and man, he put in some serious hustle. No doubt, we're planning a round two with him at the helm. Count us in, Captain Dalton!

Captain Dalton was fantastic! Our 9-year-old, who was the big reason we went fishing, is on the autism spectrum, and we weren't sure how he'd handle the boat. But Dalton was awesome with him. Our kiddo managed to reel in quite a few fish, and we even got to spot a bunch of playful dolphins (even though the fishermen might not have been too thrilled, haha). We also got to chill at crab island for a bit and had some great chats. No doubt, we'd totally go on another fishing trip with Captain Dalton! Thanks for an incredibly fun morning!

We took our two teenage girls on the beginners' trip. There was a sudden storm, but instead of canceling, the captain delayed the trip by an hour – we really appreciated that since we were leaving the next morning. The kids ended up catching around 10 to 12 fish, all from different species. While we were out, we even got to watch an air show by the Air Force Base. Captain Dalton was really friendly and knew a lot about the area and the marine life. The highlight was definitely the stunning sunset we saw – it made the whole trip amazing, especially for my wife. We totally recommend it. Looking back, I wish we had booked an advanced trip with Captain Dalton earlier in the week – it was definitely worth it!

Captain Bryant was an awesome host, no doubt about it! The booking process was smooth sailing, and we had great back-and-forth communication about our upcoming adventure. This was my son's very first fishing trip in the big ocean, and Captain Bryant made sure we were all set up with everything we needed. He was raring to go as soon as we got there – no waiting around. Super cool guy, patient as ever, and he showed us the ropes. He helped us release the fish we caught and gave us the lowdown on each type. We even extended our time out there till the very last minute. We practically fished our hearts out for almost the full 2 hours. I gotta say, if you're after a blast of a fishing trip around Fort Walton Beach, I totally vouch for Reel Adventures. Captain Bryant's the real deal. Now, the icing on the cake was when we bumped into this pod of dolphins – they were like our fishing buddies, sticking around for quite a show. It was seriously mind-blowing. No question, when we're back, we're booking another fishing escapade with Captain Bryant and Reel Adventures. It's a no-brainer!