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Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I went on a morning fishing trip with my two kids, and it was a really great experience. The captain and mate were extremely patient, especially with my kids, and the boat was very well taken care of. We did several different types of fishing, including drifting, deep dropping, live bait, and chumming. We caught a few bonito, rainbow runners, and blue runners, which we later used as bait. We also caught two huge barracudas, which were definitely the highlight of the trip for my kids! While deep dropping, we battled a huge fish for a long time. Unfortunately, it eventually got loose, but even the experience of fighting such a big fish was amazing and something we won't forget. Highly recommend this trip! We had a great time, and we're already looking forward to doing it again in the next few weeks.
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Camilo, thank you so much for the fantastic review! It was an absolute pleasure having you and the kids aboard. They were a blast to fish with, and I’m so glad we were able to put them on some fish and make some great memories along the way. Those two big Barracudas were definitely a highlight! And that deep-drop fish that got away… sometimes the ones we don’t land end up being the ones we talk about the most. Hopefully we’ll get another shot at that one when you guys come back! We really appreciate you choosing Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing, and we’re already looking forward to having you all back in a few weeks. Until then, tight lines! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. absolutely amazing experience almost had a massive shark and we caught a couple 50 in barracuda and had a blast. great captain and first mate all around definitely worth the money
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Camden, thank you so much for the awesome review! We’re glad you guys had such a great time and got into some serious action. Those big barracuda put up a heck of a fight, and getting a shot at a massive shark definitely made for an exciting trip! It was a pleasure having you guys aboard, and we really appreciate the kind words about the crew. Hope to see you back out on the water with us again soon! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Knowledgeable and hospitable. Made sure we made it out to the best spots around, and hooked some absolute units
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Thank you so much for the great review! We really appreciate the kind words. It was a pleasure having you guys aboard, and I’m glad we were able to get you out to some productive spots and put a few absolute units in the boat! Hope you guys had an unforgettable day and we’d love to have you back out with us again anytime. Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So much fun!!! We loved it.
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Thank you so much, we’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time! It was a pleasure having you aboard, and we really appreciate you choosing Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing. Zach and I hope to see you back out on the water with us again soon! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These guys helped us real in a red snapper, barracuda, a bonito, and a 7 foot sailfish, what a great experience, these guys are a must if you’re trying to get a fishing trip in
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Joe, thank you so much for the awesome review! We had a blast having you guys aboard, and what a day of fishing it turned into! A snapper, barracuda, bonita, and that beautiful 7-foot Sailfish made for one heck of a trip. We really appreciate you choosing Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing and taking the time to recommend us. Hope to have you guys back aboard again soon! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a time! Will and his mates keep the fishing experience at its finest. Caught a Sailfish and a red snapper. Couldn’t have done it without “Don’t Tell Mom”. Highly recommend
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Josh, thank you so much for the great review! It was an absolute pleasure having you guys aboard. Seeing you guys catch that sailfish was amazing, and getting a nice snapper in the mix made for an all-around awesome day on the water. Dinner and a show! We really appreciate the recommendation and that you trusted us for your bachelor party charter. We hope to see you guys back out there again soon! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The guys found us fish. Great vibes. Best charter yet.
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Thank you so much for the great review! We’re stoked you guys had such a good time and that we could put you on some fish. Great vibes and good fishing is exactly what we’re after every trip. We really appreciate you choosing Don’t Tell Mom and calling us your best charter yet! Hope to see you guys back aboard again soon! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great time with captain will! 10/10 experience
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Thanks for bringing the crew out, Ryan! I really appreciate the 5-star review and the kind words. Glad we could put together a 10/10 trip for you—hope to get you back out on the water again soon! Tight lines, Capt. Will 954-522-9399Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Captain Will and mate Zach did a great job on the fishing charter. They worked hard and showed us a great time. I will be back.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Verified Told Mom Will Zach and Leaf were a great team. They caught us a good variety of fish and we true professionals. 100% recommend!
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Thank you so much for the fantastic review! It was a pleasure having you aboard. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that Zach, Leif, and I were able to put you on a great variety of fish. We really appreciate the kind words and the 100% recommendation!We hope to have you back aboard again soon for another great day on the water.Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399Verified Amazing Fishing Charter Had an amazing trip with Captain Will and Mate Zack. Both are very personable and made the trip a blast. They know how to fish and where to fish. We caught some yellowtail snapper, a big Bonita and some other smaller fish we saved for live bait. Towards the end of the day, Captain Will decided we were going to troll some live blue runners as we were headed back to the docks. Then boom, hooked into a big Baracuda. Great fight. It jumped out of the water and I thought it was a small Tarpon at first.. We landed that fish and continued to troll. Then we hooked into something else. Something much, much bigger. The drag was screaming. Then the monster jumped out of the water. A trophy size Tarpon. That was my first. After a tug of war the fish tired, and we were able to get it to the side of the boat for some pictures. Thank you so much Will and Zack. You will see me again. UPDATE Having had such a great time fishing with these guys I went out twice more. We caught some Blackfin Tuna, and some big Dusky sharks. Looking forward to fishing with them again.
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Thank you so much for the incredible review and for coming back out with us, Chris! That first Tarpon was an awesome fish, and it was a pleasure being there to share that experience with you. Even better that you came back two more times and got into some Blackfin Tuna and big sharks!We really appreciate your support and kind words about Zach and me. We’re looking forward to having you back aboard again soon. There are plenty more fish waiting for you!Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399Verified Best Mom & Pop deep sea fishing charter My family and I just had a great experience with this fishing charter. Will, the captain was very responsive from start to finish. So happy we went with a mom and pop small business because we had better customer service and just a better time all the way around. We’ve done many charters here in Fort Lauderdale with the bigger companies and honestly this was just better. Friendlier, better response time and we made friends! What’s really cool is one of my sons caught a decent size Mahi Mahi and the guys prepared it for us to take to Southport Raw Bar where they’ll cook it to your liking and it will come with 2 sides for $25 per pound! We can’t wait to come back! Thank you for a great time!
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Thank you so much, Michele! It was an absolute pleasure having you and your family aboard! We’re truly grateful you chose to fish with us, especially after having experienced some of the larger charter companies here in Fort Lauderdale. Hearing that you felt the service was more personal and that we were able to make you feel like friends rather than just customers means a lot to us.We’re also glad your son got to put that Mahi in the boat, and we hope you enjoyed having it prepared at Southport Raw Bar! We had a great time fishing with you all and are already looking forward to having you back aboard for the next adventure. 🎣Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399Verified Great time out to Sea! Great time fishing with Will and Michael, ended up catching my first Mahi Mahi and my buddy caught a 7 foot nurse shark! Will and Michael got us involved with the whole process and taught us a lot. Overall a great trip out on the ocean.
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Thank you so much, Avery! It was a pleasure having you and your crew aboard. Congratulations on your first Mahi Mahi, and that 7-foot Nurse Shark was definitely an awesome way to add some excitement to the trip! We’re glad you all got involved and enjoyed learning the process along the way. We really appreciate you choosing to fish with us. Mike and I certainly hope to get you back out on the water with us again soon!Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399Verified BIG Fish & Great Time Best off shore trip I’ve ever done, hands down! Capt. Will and Mike were super enjoyable and pleasant to be around for myself wife, 11 year old son, and myself during our 5 hour fishing adventure. They put us on some Bonitas, then used the bait to reel in 51” and 48” Barracudas! We topped the amazing trip off with an 8 foot nurse shark. You read that correctly, 8 FOOT!!! An amazing experience reeling that beast in. We will definitely be back from Texas to fish with Don’t Tell Mom again. Thanks Capt. Will and Mike!!
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Thank you so much for the awesome review! It was an absolute pleasure having you, your wife, and your son aboard. You guys were a blast to fish with, and we’re thrilled we could put you on some Bonitas, those two big Barracudas, and especially that incredible 8-foot Nurse Shark! That was one heck of a fish and definitely a memorable way to finish the trip.We really appreciate you making the trip down from Texas and choosing Don’t Tell Mom Sportfishing. We’d love to have you guys back aboard the next time you’re in Fort Lauderdale!Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399Verified Awesome Fishing Two of my grandkids had never been sport fishing. Mike and Will provided them a great experience and were very attentive to them. We caught numerous fish including a large barracuda. I plan further trips with this charter and highly recommend Don’t Tell Mom. Scott Poland
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Scott! It was a pleasure having you and your grandkids aboard. Introducing young anglers to sportfishing is always rewarding, and we're thrilled they had such a great experience. They did an awesome job reeling in a variety of fish, especially that big Barracuda! I'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Mike as well. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to fishing with you and your family again on your next trip to Fort Lauderdale.Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399Verified Amazing Great experience Jb and Mikey were the best
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Thank you so much for fishing with us! I'm so glad you had a great experience with JB and Mikey. They had a great time fishing with you guys, and we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such an awesome review. We hope to have you back again next time you're in Fort Lauderdale!Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399Verified Best Fishing Charter Awesome experience with Captain Will and first mate Michael! If you’re looking for a crew that’s incredibly knowledgeable and knows exactly how to put you on fish, Don’t Tell Your Mom is the charter to book. We landed a trophy nurse shark along with amberjack, bonito, blue runners, and yellowtail snapper. It was an unforgettable day on the water from start to finish. I can’t recommend this charter enough—10/10, and I’ll definitely be back!
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Thanks so much for the awesome review! It was a pleasure having you and your dad aboard with us. You guys stayed after it all day, and it totally paid off with a great mix of fish—including that trophy Nurse Shark! From the Amberjack and Yellowtail Snapper to the Bonito and Blue Runners, it was a fun day with plenty of action.We really appreciate you taking the time to recommend us, and I'll be sure to pass the kind words along to Mike. We can't wait to get you back out for another adventure soon!Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399Verified Absolutely incredible first experience deep sea fishing with Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing Our deep sea fishing trip with Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing was absolutely incredible! Captain Will and First Mate Zach provided a top-notch experience from start to finish. As first-time deep sea fishermen, we couldn't have asked for better guides. They were extremely knowledgeable, patient, and made the entire trip both fun and memorable. The fishing exceeded all of our expectations. We landed an impressive variety of fish, including mackerel, barracuda, a mahi-mahi, bonito, blackfin tuna, blue runners, and plenty of yellowtail snapper. In total, we brought in 18 fish, not including the many others we caught and released throughout the day. The excitement of reeling in so many different species, combined with the expertise and great personalities of Captain Will and Zach, made this an unforgettable adventure. If you're looking for an outstanding deep sea fishing experience, I highly recommend Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing.
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Thank you so much, Christian! Zach and I had a great time fishing with you and your crew. It was awesome watching first-time deep-sea fishermen jump right into the action and put together such an incredible catch. Landing 18 fish and checking off so many different species in a single trip is something you'll remember for a long time.I truly appreciate the kind words about Zach and our operation. Our goal is always to make the trip fun, educational, and productive, whether it's your first time offshore or your hundredth. Thanks so much for choosing Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing; I look forward to having you back aboard the next time you're in Fort Lauderdale!Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399Verified Great crew and fishing trip We came out to Fort Lauderdale primarily to go on a fishing trip with the opportunity to catch some exciting fish and not have to travel too far offshore to do so. What a great experience. Captain Will and Mike were great as knowledgeable guides and fishermen, as well as being great guys. We did a mixture of trolling and bottom fishing and combined to catch around 20-25 fish including a 53" amber jack, an absolute tank of a barracuda, as well as a really nice king mackerel. We had plenty of bonito and some snapper to keep us busy too. It was nice to have an indoor area to go get out of the sun periodically and use the head as well. Overall, we had a great experience and would go out with this crew any time. Thanks guys for making our trip such a special one.
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Thank you so much for the fantastic review! It was an absolute pleasure fishing with you and your family! We're so glad we could put together a productive day with a nice mix of trolling and bottom fishing, and that the amberjack, kingfish, barracuda, snapper, and plenty of bonito kept the rods bent throughout the trip.Mike and I truly appreciate the kind words. We work hard to create a fun, comfortable experience for our guests, whether they're seasoned anglers or just looking to enjoy a day on the water. We're happy you enjoyed the boat's amenities and that the short run offshore gave you more time fishing. We're certainly very lucky here in Fort Lauderdale to have deep water so close to shore!Thank you so much again for choosing us, and Mike and I certainly look forward to fishing with you again the next time you're in South Florida! 🎣🐟Tight lines,Capt. Will954-522-9399Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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