Captain Alex and first mates David and Riley were the best fishing crew ever. They worked the lines tirelessly, explained local conditions and sights and were exceptionally polite. Captain Alex had my son helping to bait the tantalizer and patiently showed him how to filet his mahi mahi. Captain Gene (Captain Alex’s dad) came by after our trip to make sure we were well cared for and even provided his favorite mahi mahi recipe. I can’t say enough good things about the crew and our experience.

The boat is fast and the water was calm for the first time in quite a while. There was a little rain, and the boat does not have a sheltered cabin, but the rain was light and passed quickly. Although conditions were good, the fish just weren’t biting much. My son landed a nice mahi mahi, and we hooked 2 others that didn’t make it to the boat as well as 2 sailfish that threw their hooks. The other fishing boats had similar luck, so no complaints. That’s how fishing goes sometimes.

All in all, if you want an open boat with the best crew for a great family experience, go with Charlestowne Charters!