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Nauti Girl Sportfishing
Palm Bay, FL
Captain Scott has been fishing Sebastian Inlet and the Space & treasure Coast since he moved here in 2002. But this is how his story started out, he saw the movie "Jaws" in June 1975 and found his calling, He started fishing along the Carolina coast and Gulf Stream at the age of 13. He fished around the world for 12 years in the US Navy, where he earned his 100 ton USCG Masters License. In 1993 in Port Aransas, Texas he was mentored by Captain Reese Green of Bill Buster's Sportfishing and he later went on to win some of the biggest fishing tournaments in the world. Island Mooring Pro Billfish Tournament 1993 and 1994 1997 Watermelon Classic Billfish Tournament 1997 Poco Bueno Blue Marlin Classic Texas Invitational Fishing Tournament 1995 Texas Women’s Anglers Tournament 1998 & 1999 Sharkey’s Pro Big Shark Tournament 1997-2000 Port Aransas Boatman “Deep Sea Round Up” 1997, 1999 and 2000 2007 Orange Beach Pro Billfish Tournament 2008 North Carolina Wahoo Shoot-Out He started Pure Pleasure Fishing in 1995 and ran it until 2003, when he moved to Melbourne, Florida and honed his skills on fishing Florida’s East Coast. Captain Scott is one of the world's top big shark fishing captains, having caught huge great whites, tiger sharks, mako sharks, bull sharks, hammerheads, blacktips, spinners and many more species. Captain Scott has caught 8 different species of billfish around the world, loves trolling and tuna fishing, bottom fishing, jigging and deep dropping. Captain Scott has caught 4 grander fish in his life (black marlin, mako shark, tiger shark and a great white). He has over a thousand + fish greater than 100 pounds boated under his skillful watch from wahoo, to blue and yellowfin tuna, thousands of sharks and many a blue marlin. Captain Scott is just missing a spearfish for his bucket list. Scott is a power production electrical engineer University of Texasand proud Long Horn. He works US Government civil service for the USAF with a TS-SCI Clearance and is retiring soon to pursue his love of fishing one last time. We are a veteran-owned company and offer Veteran and Military discounts
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Longer Days Sportfishing Charters
Longer Days is a 46' Buddy Davis custom Carolina Charter Boat built to comfortably fish the waters off the Outer Banks. She is a proven fish raiser with a reliable 853hp Caterpillar to get you to the fishing grounds and back.
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Wahoo
The Wahoo is a prized gamefish renowned for its incredible speed and aggressive strikes. This sleek, torpedo-shaped fish is a member of the mackerel family and is highly sought after by anglers targeting pelagic species. Found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, including the Florida Keys, the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and the waters off Hawaii, Wahoo provide an exhilarating challenge due to their blistering runs and acrobatic leaps.
Effective techniques for catching Wahoo include high-speed trolling, live baiting, and jigging. When trolling, use heavy-duty conventional gear with 50-80lb test line and wire leaders to prevent bite-offs. Popular lures include deep-diving plugs, skirted trolling lures, and large spoons. Live baiting with small tuna or mackerel can also be extremely effective, especially when fished near floating debris or weed lines. For jigging, use heavy metal jigs and work them aggressively near underwater structures or drop-offs.
Wahoo fishing tends to be best during the warmer months, typically from spring through fall. In areas like Key West, Florida, and Hatteras, North Carolina, Wahoo often migrate closer to shore during these periods. Look for areas with strong currents, temperature breaks, and abundant baitfish. Early morning and late afternoon can be particularly productive times to target these fish.
New anglers should focus on mastering the art of trolling. Start by working with experienced captains who can teach you the proper techniques and show you the best areas to fish. Pay close attention to lure presentation, trolling speed, and the use of outriggers to spread your lines. Be prepared for a blistering strike and a long, hard fight when you hook into a Wahoo.