Need Advice: Tips on best way to take my sons out fishing?

**Beach Hawk** · 05-22-2011, 10:35 AM

Our family will be down around Seacreast Beach/Rosemary Beach July 8-16 and I would like to take my two oldest boys, ages 14 and 12, out fishing in the Gulf. I'd appreciate it if anyone had any advice on some reputable charters and what I'd need to do to arrange for a great fishing experience for the two. I presume that a short 1/2 day trip would probably be best since they have never done this before but I'm definitely open to recommendations. Thanks.

**Beach Runner** · 05-22-2011, 11:04 AM

My nephews and family go out with Jimbo who lives at 333 S. Gulf Drive in Seagrove. Many, many times. He either picks them up at the beach or they meet him at Grayton Beach.

**30A Skunkape** · 05-23-2011, 12:51 PM

I think you will be very happy with Captain Mike Valentino. He will meet you on the beach then after your half day at sea you can go to his house in Grayton Beach and he will clean and bag your catch for you. Very good with kids of all ages. http://www.triggerhappyfishing.com/

**Beach Hawk** · 06-03-2011, 03:14 PM

Many thanks for the response....I'll definitely follow-up on the suggestions. I can't wait to show this to my wife and boys!

**scooterbug44** · 06-03-2011, 03:22 PM

Deep sea fishing off Grayton rocks! Don't forget the camera!

And remember sunglasses, and sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! Especially on the ears/back of neck, knees, and feet.

**dcgoz** · 06-10-2011, 12:32 PM

I second SkunkApe's rec. Capt Mike is great -I've been out fishing with him twice with my 11 yr old and had a super time. He's very good with kids and we caught tons of fish both trips. Launches off of Grayton Beach. www.triggerhappyfishing.com/

**Beach Hawk** · 07-01-2011, 02:29 PM

Thanks for the recommendations. I have one other question (stupid, but then I am a rookie at this): What is the proper etiquette for paying and should I tip the captain on top of the fee? I'll try to contact Capt. Mike but wanted to make sure I do the right thing and not offend anyone unintentionally!

**Beach Runner** · 07-01-2011, 04:11 PM

Why drive to Grayton when Jimbo will pick you up at Rosemary?

**Franny** · 07-02-2011, 08:52 AM

Jimbo launches off Grayton. We have fished with Sam Wesley and he charges a set fee for himself and 20% tip for the mate. Hope this helps.

**rblessed1031** · 07-02-2011, 03:06 PM

My 2 cents - Capt. Larry with Dead Fish Charters is the best, we have used him several times and have always come back with a lot of fish in the box and wore out! If you go to the home page of this website and scroll half way down, he has a blog. He keeps up with what is biting and posts pictures of what people are catching. Pretty much all of the charters will do the same thing - take you out (1/2 day or full day), help you get set up to catch the fish, bring you back and clean them for you. All of the captain's around are great, but I like the fact that Capt Larry posts what is going on, so that I have documented proof of what I caught - to back up my fish tales.