Extended Full Day Offshore Fishing Adventure
Private Trip
Offshore Fishing
Extended offshore trip targets Mahi, Grouper, and Red Snapper.31-foot boat accommodates up to six guests comfortably.All fishing equipment, tackle, bait, and licenses included.
Captain Tony Peeples knows how to make every hour count when you're chasing big fish off Fernandina Beach. This extended full day charter gives serious anglers the time they need to work multiple spots, try different techniques, and land the kind of fish that make for great stories back at the dock. Running up to 6 anglers on his well-equipped 31-foot boat, Tony targets the productive offshore waters where Mahi Mahi, Grouper, King Mackerel, and other top-rated species hang out. You'll have everything you need aboard – rods, reels, tackle, bait, and licenses are all covered. Just bring your cooler, snacks, and get ready for a full day of world-class fishing action.
This isn't your typical half-day trip where you're just getting warmed up when it's time to head back. With extended hours on the water, Captain Tony can take you to his best spots and adjust the game plan based on what's biting. The 31-foot boat gives everyone plenty of room to fish comfortably, whether you're working the outriggers for Mahi or dropping bottom rigs for Grouper. You'll start early and make the most of prime fishing hours, hitting different depths and structures as conditions change throughout the day. The extra time offshore means more opportunities to learn new techniques, try different baits, and increase your chances of landing that fish of a lifetime. Southern Style Sport Fishing Charters has built a reputation around these productive full-day trips, and Tony's local knowledge of Fernandina Beach waters really shows when you're marking fish and setting the hook.
Captain Tony runs a variety of proven techniques depending on what's moving offshore. For Mahi Mahi, you'll likely be trolling with colorful lures and rigged ballyhoo, watching the outriggers for that telltale pop when a bull Mahi crashes the spread. When targeting Grouper and bottom species, expect to drop heavy tackle with circle hooks and cut bait down to structure in 60-120 feet of water. King Mackerel fishing often involves slow trolling with live bait or pulling spoons and diving plugs along temperature breaks and bait schools. The boat carries quality Penn and Shimano gear sized right for the target species, from 20-pound spinning setups for Cobia to 50-pound conventional rigs for big Grouper. Tony knows when to switch tactics – maybe starting the day trolling for pelagics before settling on productive bottom spots for the afternoon bite. Circle hooks and proper fish handling techniques ensure good releases when needed, keeping these fisheries strong for future trips.
Black Drum are one of the most underrated fighters you'll encounter on this charter. These copper-colored bruisers typically weigh 20-40 pounds in these waters and put up a bulldogging fight that tests your technique. They feed heavily around structure and wrecks, crushing cut bait presentations. Spring and fall months offer the best Black Drum action, when they move into nearshore waters to spawn. What makes them special is their incredible power – they'll make long, determined runs and use their broad sides to leverage against your drag. Many anglers are surprised by just how hard these fish pull.
King Mackerel are the speed demons of the offshore scene here, with fish ranging from school-size 15-pounders up to smoker Kings pushing 40+ pounds. These toothy predators patrol temperature breaks and follow bait schools, making them perfect targets for trolling and slow-pitch techniques. Summer months bring the biggest Kings within range of Fernandina Beach, though you can find good action from April through October. When a King hits, you'll know it – they make blistering runs and often jump multiple times during the fight. Their razor-sharp teeth and aggressive strikes make them a customer favorite for anglers who love fast action.
Mahi Mahi represent everything great about offshore fishing – they're beautiful, acrobatic, excellent table fare, and often travel in schools. These brilliant yellow and green fighters typically show up from late spring through early fall, with peak action during summer months. Mahi love floating debris, weed lines, and structure, often holding in groups that can provide multiple hookups. Bulls can reach 30+ pounds and put on an aerial show that rivals any gamefish. Their willingness to eat both artificial lures and live bait makes them accessible to anglers of all skill levels, while their impressive jumps and color changes during the fight create memories that last a lifetime.
Crevalle Jack might not win beauty contests, but they're pound-for-pound some of the strongest fish you'll encounter. These amber-colored brawlers typically weigh 10-25 pounds and fight like they're twice that size. Jacks are year-round residents that form large schools around structure and bait concentrations. They'll eat everything from live bait to jigs and topwater plugs, often attacking with incredible aggression. What makes Jack fishing so addictive is their pure pulling power – they make long runs and refuse to give up until they're at the boat. They're perfect for kids and beginning anglers who want to feel what a real fish fight is all about.
Cobia are the gentlemen of the offshore world, cruising around with their shark-like profile and chocolate brown coloration. These fish average 20-40 pounds with specimens over 50 pounds caught annually. Spring through fall offers the best Cobia fishing, when they move through Fernandina Beach waters following rays and structure. Cobia are sight-fishing opportunities – you'll often see them swimming near the surface where they can be targeted with live bait or large jigs. They fight with steady power rather than flashy jumps, making determined runs that test your endurance. Their excellent eating quality and impressive size make them one of the most sought-after species on these extended trips.
Meet "Over Under," your ticket to some serious offshore action out of Fernandina Beach. This 31-foot fishing machine runs on dependable twin Suzuki outboards that'll get you to the deep water where the mahi and grouper are waiting. The spacious deck gives all six anglers plenty of room to work without bumping elbows, while the shaded seating area offers a break from the Florida sun between bites. Captain Tony has this boat dialed in with fish finder technology to locate the schools, GPS to hit the productive spots, and radar for those morning fog banks. The icebox keeps your drinks cold during the long haul, and yes, there's an onboard head because nobody wants to cut the trip short. With ample rod holders positioned around the gunwales and top-shelf electronics guiding the way, this vessel is purpose-built for putting you on fish in the Atlantic waters off northeast Florida.
Pogonias CromisBlack drum are the heavyweights of the drum family, typically running 5-30 pounds but capable of hitting 90 pounds. You'll find them around oyster beds, shallow muddy flats, and pier pilings in brackish waters and estuaries. They're bottom feeders with powerful jaws built for crushing shellfish, so fresh crab or cut bait works best. Spring during spawning season is prime time when they school up and become easier to target. What makes them fun is their bulldogging fight - they'll use that bulk to test your drag. The smaller ones under 15 pounds make excellent table fare with flaky white meat. Here's a tip: use enough weight to keep your bait on the bottom and be patient - they take their time inspecting bait before committing.
Rachycentron CanadumCobia are the brown sharks that aren't sharks - these dark, stout fish average around 30-50 pounds and can reach over 100. They're loners, usually found cruising around reefs, wrecks, and structures in 30-70 feet of water. Spring through summer is peak season, especially during their spawning runs. What makes them special is they're often sight-fished - you'll see them just under the surface looking like small sharks. They're also some of the best eating fish in our waters with firm, white meat that rivals grouper. The fight is steady and strong without much flash. Bucktail jigs work great, but here's what I've learned: when you spot one, cast well ahead of where it's swimming and work the jig back slowly. They're curious but easily spooked, so patience pays off.
Caranx HipposCrevalle jacks are the bulldogs of inshore waters, typically running 3-5 pounds but capable of reaching 60. These brassy-gold bruisers love seagrass flats, structure, and anywhere baitfish congregate. You'll often spot them by watching for diving birds - jacks push bait to the surface where birds attack from above. They're year-round residents but most active in warmer months. What makes them special is their raw power - pound for pound, few fish pull harder. They school up and are aggressive feeders, making for fast action. While not great table fare, they're pure fun on light tackle. Silver spoons and fast-moving lures work best. Here's the secret: cast past the school and retrieve aggressively - these fish love the chase and won't shy away from a lure moving at high speed.
Scomberomorus CavallaKing mackerel are speed demons that'll test your tackle and skills. These silver torpedoes average around 30 pounds but can push past 90. You'll find them in 40-150 feet of water around structure, temperature breaks, and bait schools. Spring through fall is prime season when water temps hit that 68-84 degree sweet spot. What makes them popular is their blistering runs and aerial shows - they're one of the fastest fish in our waters. They're also excellent eating with firm, flaky meat. Trolling large spoons or live bait works well, but here's the key: use a wire leader and rig your live bait with two hooks - one in the nose and a trailing hook. Kings love to hit baitfish from behind, so that second hook saves a lot of cut-offs.
Coryphaena HippurusMahi are the most colorful fish you'll encounter offshore - brilliant gold sides with electric blues and greens that put on a light show when they come out of the water. They typically run 15-29 pounds and rarely live past four years, but they grow fast and fight hard. Look for them around floating debris, weed lines, and current breaks in blue water. They're surface dwellers that love to chase flying fish. Spring through fall offers the best action when water temps warm up. What guests love most is their acrobatic fight and the fact they often travel in schools - hook one and there's usually more below. The white, flaky meat is top-shelf eating too. Pro tip: when you hook one, keep another rod ready with a small jig - mahi are curious and will often stick around the boat.
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