Centennial Park, 1059 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236. Trips depart 7:30 AM sharp (or by arrangement).
Bait, tackle, fishing license, ice, water, bags, and fish filleting. Just bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, snacks, and drinks.
Maximum 4 for offshore/nearshore trips for the most comfortable experience. Inshore can accommodate a 5th child with a $75 add. These are private charters — no splitting trips with strangers.
No. Your fishing license is included with every charter.
A $100 deposit holds your date. Call or text Captain Gregg to book.
Tips for captain and mate are greatly appreciated. 20% is customary but optional.
Yes — 4% on credit card payments. Cash is fee-free.
The boat carries a 6-man survival life raft, satellite phone, ACR ResQLink 400 PLB, VHF radio, and life vests. Captain Gregg is a USCG Master Captain (100 Ton). Safety is number one.
The Rod Bender — a 24-foot Wellcraft with a head onboard, powered by a 300 HP Yamaha four-stroke. Comfortable, capable, and built for serious fishing.
Safety comes first. If conditions are unsafe, we’ll reschedule. Captain Gregg makes the call based on current forecast and on-water conditions.
Your catch gets cleaned, filleted, and bagged so it’s ready for the dinner table. Some species are catch-and-release based on regulations and conservation.