Are you looking for some of the most diverse and versatile locations to hone your angling skills in the Gulf of Mexico? Do you want to visit some of the hundres of places where you can troll or bottom fish in shallow reefs or deep waters? When looking to book your next fishing charters, Tampa, FL is home to some of the most experienced near shore and offshore crews on the Gulf coast. El Capitano’s Offshore is rated one of the top charter companies out there, bringing you the excitement of the catch in safety and comfort, at reasonable rates.
Our captain, Chad “El Capitano” Hickman, comes with his lifelong experience of fishing and boating in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. He uses his first hand knowledge and skills, along with his professional experience as a guide and member of a high profile competitive tournament team to bring fishing charters to Tampa, FL in a unique way. Not only will you experience the thrill of catching big game fish such as tuna, tarpon, snapper or kingfish, you will also be exposed to an educational experience on angling. Captain Chad, along with his crew, have a wealth of knowledge on fish, their habitats and fishing techniques, bringing you the opportunity for the most successful and productive fishing experience available.
We will be prepared for your arrival at the dock on the day of your excursion with everything that you will need. We start with our 32’ SeaVee center console boat that has twin Mercury 350 hp outboard motors. We will be able to get you to the best fishing spots near shore and offshore quickly and comfortably. We will have all of the gear ready – rods, lures, bait and ice for storing your catch. We will teach you how to us the gear, different fishing techniques, such as trolling or deep water fishing and guide you through reeling in some of the biggest and most exciting fish in the ocean. When we return to the dock, your fish will be prepared for you to take home and enjoy.
To help make your adventure more enjoyable, we advise passengers to bring a few things:
Our captain, Chad “El Capitano” Hickman, comes with his lifelong experience of fishing and boating in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. He uses his first hand knowledge and skills, along with his professional experience as a guide and member of a high profile competitive tournament team to bring fishing charters to Tampa, FL in a unique way. Not only will you experience the thrill of catching big game fish such as tuna, tarpon, snapper or kingfish, you will also be exposed to an educational experience on angling. Captain Chad, along with his crew, have a wealth of knowledge on fish, their habitats and fishing techniques, bringing you the opportunity for the most successful and productive fishing experience available.
We will be prepared for your arrival at the dock on the day of your excursion with everything that you will need. We start with our 32’ SeaVee center console boat that has twin Mercury 350 hp outboard motors. We will be able to get you to the best fishing spots near shore and offshore quickly and comfortably. We will have all of the gear ready – rods, lures, bait and ice for storing your catch. We will teach you how to us the gear, different fishing techniques, such as trolling or deep water fishing and guide you through reeling in some of the biggest and most exciting fish in the ocean. When we return to the dock, your fish will be prepared for you to take home and enjoy.
To help make your adventure more enjoyable, we advise passengers to bring a few things:
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Light jacket
- Polarized sunglasses
- Food and drinks in cans (beer and wine are allowed, but no alcohol, please
- A cooler for storing your catch
- Over the counter seasickness remedies
- A desire to have the thrill of a lifetime!
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