Fishing Report: Nomad Fishing Charters Morning Trip

Captain Orlando and First Mate Arturo of Nomad Fishing Charters, took us for a morning fishing trip, despite challenging weather conditions. After waiting out the morning rain, we headed out to the water, braving four-foot seas and thunderstorms.

We purchased bait and managed a single drift offshore. However, it turned out to be an incredible bite, and we immediately hooked three fish with the first four baits in the water. We suspected a kingfish on the bottom bite, a tuna, and a sailfish.

Caleah and I fought the tuna, while I watched a sailfish run for the Bahamas.  I believe it was close to Bimini by the time it spit the hook. However, we managed to stick with the tuna and land it with the help of an excellent gaff shot by Captain Arturo.  The perfect shot made for some excellent eating later.

Instead of heading back offshore, we made our way to a nearby bridge and landed a few big tarpon bites. After three fish ate, missed, or broke off, we headed back to a single inshore wreck to “dump the well” full of pilchards.

As we fished the bottom, we had a big bite that proved to be a mystery fish, adding one more big bite to the day’s non-stop action. After feeding our last fish, we decided it was time to end our short half-day trip and head back for lunch.

We enjoyed some blackened blackfin tuna and sides at Monty’s, along with some ice-cold beverages under the tiki hut, to round out a wonderful morning on the water. Despite the challenging weather conditions, we managed to have a great day with plenty of action and landed some impressive catches.

My 9yo son and I had the best time fishing with Captain Orlando! His passion for fishing is infectious. The highlight of the trip was catching a 60 lb sailfish. Captain Orlando guided my son through the whole process, it was an experience we will treasure forever. The sharks stole the rest of our catches but we had a ball fighting the fish and the sharks! We caught some smaller fish at the end of the trip to round the day out.  I would highly recommend this charter to any fishing enthusiasts of all ages. You will not regret it! Truly worth every penny.

This was the first charter I’ve contemplated a refund. This was the most uneventful fishing experience in my life and to be clear, my friends and I charter trips quite frequently, locally and internationally. So, to go out with no bites, it felt like a wasted day. It’s customary for the Captain to inform their guest if someone else will be taking them out. The cost should include experience of the Captain if it is being advertised as such. Also, every charter has at a minimum, water for guest. Nothing was provided. Even the most least impressive boats we’ve been on in developing countries, they have water and snacks.