Fishing Charters in Florida

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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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Palm Bay, FL

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Best Time to Catch Wahoo

Peak season: May, June, July. Also good: March, April, August, September. Right now in April, activity is good.

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Seasonal Activity Chart

Current Status: good

High activity season. Wahoo are actively feeding with consistent catches reported.

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Chasing wahoo in Key West offers a unique thrill, blending the excitement of offshore fishing with the stunning backdrop of the Florida Keys. The waters surrounding Key West are known for their strong currents and diverse marine life, creating ideal conditions for these lightning-fast predators. Wahoo fishing here is particularly productive during the cooler months, from late fall through early spring, when these fish are often found closer to shore. One key to success in Key West is understanding the current. Look for areas where currents converge or create upwellings, as these spots tend to concentrate baitfish and, consequently, wahoo. Trolling with high-speed lures or live bait along the edge of the reef is a popular and effective technique. The local wahoo population is known for its aggressive strikes and impressive size, so be sure to use heavy tackle and be ready for a serious fight. Access to prime fishing grounds is relatively easy from Key West's marinas, but booking a charter with a local captain is highly recommended for their expertise and knowledge of the area.