Bag’Em Fishing Charters

Everything is included when booking with Bag’Em Fishing Charters. All tackle and gear is provided. Up to 4 anglers are covered under the Captain’s Fishing License. Plenty of iced cold bottled water will be available. All you have to do is dress accordingly. Hat, Sunglasses, rain jackets if needed, sunscreen, and what ever you want to eat or drink. Alcohol is permitted, but no glass bottles, and please drink responsibly. The Captain has the right to terminated any charter if the passenger(s) are no long fit to be on the water and are causing a hazard to their or anyone elses well being on the boat.

Do not bring oversized coolers. A cooler is already provided and additional coolers can take up well needed space and make it hard for passengers to get around the boat. Do not bring an over abundance of carry-ons as storage space can be limited at times. Do not wear dark soled shoes as they tend to leave marks on the deck. You do not need to bring your own gear as all of it is provided. Please inform the Captain if you wish to bring your favorite rod, so he can deem if it is suitable for the type of fishing we will be doing for the day. Do not bring unrealistic expectations. Fishing is fishing and some days can be harder than most. Unrealistic expectations can put a lot of pressure on the Captain. Fish always bite better for those just trying to enjoy themselves. Remember fishing is fun and should always remain that way despite how the bite is, but Capt Bucky will work hard throughout the entire charter to make sure you have an unforgettable experience.

We are in the service and entertainment industry! if you had a great time and feel that your Captain worked hard to give you an amazing and unforgettable experience then feel free to tip. Typically clients tip from the 10-20% range. It goes a long way after expenses. What you don’t see is our time leading up to your charter and time after. Gas money for both truck and boat, tackle expenses, price of insurance, as well as other costs of living. While tipping is not necessary it is always greatly appreciated.

No. My boat does not have a T-top and therefore no shade. I do have a rapid switch shade system that I can bring, but that would only be for hanging at the sandbar days. Typical Charters are early morning to mid afternoon. We try to get on and off the water before it gets too hot.

Prior to the trip, a $100 deposit is required to hold the day for you. Cash is always nice, but I do take other forms of payment. Typically, I like to use Zelle or Venmo. I can accept all major credit cards as well, but there are fees involved.

Yes, however I strongly condone catch and release and I will only allow you to take what you can eat that night. If you’re looking to fill your freezer you are asking the wrong Captain. Conservation is key to sustain our fishery and I can’t stress enough how much more important Redfish, Snook, and Trout are in the water than on your plate. There are other table fare fish to target through out the year, like snapper and sheepshead as well as triple tail and cobia. I will gladly filet the fish for you after the charter.

The two main boat ramps that I use are the Courtney Campbell Causeway Boat Ramp and the Gandy Blvd Boat Ramp. Both are easy to drive to. Upon booking I will send out a Google maps link to the desired boat ramp given the time of year and weather permitting. I will also discuss with yo on the phone how to get there and when to show up.

No, there are no parking fees. Most boat ramps have kiosks to pay, but that is for trailer parking. However, do not park in an area designated for trailer as you can get ticketed for it. There should be plenty of parking on any given day.

I only run morning trips and sometimes mid-morning to early afternoons. I am Mr. Mom and have a lot of responsibilities, especially during the school year. Family always comes first, and does not allow me to run later in the afternoon and early evenings.

Absolutely! As a family man myself, I always enjoy taking kids fishing. I will take time to teach them anything they want to know. How to cast, work artificial, bait hooks and I often go over fish biology. Fishing should be educational as well as fun! Kids are such a joy to have on board and depending on the age, I can modify charters to their skill level. Younger kids often don’t care what they are catching as long as there is plenty of action. I know plenty of ways to keep the engaged and entertained.

Yes, but please give me plenty enough time to find other available Captains that I know and trust to put in the work and give you a first class experience.