Charter Fishing Testimonials

Just a quick note to let you all know that we had a great outing. I was on Southpaw with Captain Brad & 1st mate Heath. Not only were these guys friendly & jovial but their professionalism was clearly evident in the level of preparedness of tackle, bait & boat! All day long they put forth the effort to make sure we had a great time and to give us every opportunity to catch fish. I’ve been on enough charters with other outfits to know that Team Southpaw ranks at the high end of high!

Russ- first time client

Capt. Brad,  Once again thank you for making our trip both fun and productive. It is great to see that professionalism does not wane over time, your boat remains a best kept secret in the Keys and the tackle and rigging top notch. On both trips the secret to our success in landing big fish has not just been in finding the fish but also the quality of the live bait and choice of first mate who really worked very diligently to ensure we stayed hooked up! You remain my Capt. of choice, keep up the good work, see you next year.                                   Best regards,

Dean – repeat client

Let me again thank you for a great charter on 2/1/2011. My wife and I had a beautiful day on the water and catching that Sailfish was a dream come true for me. As a life long fisherman I found the new experience of kite fishing to be very interesting and exciting. I love to go to new locations and learn the local techniques. The additional catches of the kings, Blackfin Tuna and Dolphin just made the day all that more special. We hope you enjoyed your sushi, and watching that Hammerhead chase our baits and then hooking up with it was pretty cool as well. We’d like to give a special shout out to our first mate Heath, who’s enthusiasm and knowledge was outstanding. The pointing out of the birds, turtles and jellyfish really was interesting. It’s all those little extras that make a day special and fun especially for a non fisherperson like my wife. I would and will recommend you and your boat to anyone looking to fish in Key West.

Carl Swanson – first time client

Thank you so much for such a wonderful fishing trip on March 23rd. Key West was the first stop on our 6-day cruise, and the morning spent on SOUTHPAW was the highlight of the trip for all 3 of us. Thanks to you and your mate for your advice and help in making this the best fishing trip ever.

Greg Balkenbush – first time client

Dear Capt. Brad, My family and I would like to thank you for the trip we took on the afternoon of Dec 26th. We appreciate your desire and skill at trying to keep us safe and satisfied under some difficult conditions. My parents and I were happy to have caught the fish we were able to and we all enjoyed eating the fillets that evening. Thank you and your mate for a great and exciting afternoon. Whenever we are back in the area, we will return to the Southpaw for our fishing charters.

Brian Hughes – first time client

This is a little delayed but I would like to thank you again for the memorable trip we had on Nov 15th. Accommodating us with trolling and shallow water was great in itself let alone taking the extra time to try for the Cobias. My mother-in-law and the rest of the group are still talking about it. Hooking my first billfish was awesome and a double header with my wife made it that more special. Like I told you before, when ever I get the chance to fish out of Key West, you will be my first call and I’ll recommend you to anyone I know of going down there.

Steven Dean – first time client

A group of buddies and myself recently took a charter with you on the date of friday Aug 8, 2008. I would like to say and I’m speaking for everyone that went on the trip it was a blast! We’ve also recommended you to quite a few of our friends. Thanks again and we hope to take a trip with you in the near future.

Paul Ware – charter guest

We really enjoyed our recent fishing trip with you, you do a great job of making all of the group comfortable, and fully involved. My sons and son-in-law and I had a great time. In searching my 83 year old memory I find that I have been fishing with you since you were an impetuous youth. I think the first time was with Frank Mather in Florida, or maybe even earlier on Cape Cod. We then fished again in Florida on a 3 day trip west of Key West – a wonderful trip. There were many other trips, but a couple stand out. A trip in Isla Mujeres Mexico where we took and released 33 Sails in a day on light tackle. A trip to La Guira Venezuela where you showed my friend Hector how to catch bait on Sabicki’s and we took 10 White Marlin in one day on spinning tackle. Your new boat is great, very comfortable and very conducive to great fishing–I’m looking forward to fishing with you many more times. Tight lines and screaming reels.

Jim Toabe – 30 year client

I have fished the West Coast of Florida for 50+ years. We owned a charter boat running out of St. Pete. We were one of the first to fish the ‘Loop’. I have fished Key West charters before. Capt. Brad and the Southpaw are the Best in Key West! Unqualified recommendation for hard work, skill, professionalism and OH! that 43′ Torres!

Patrick T. Maguire, Esq. – first time client

Thank you for the meticulous care and the expert manner in which you always operated and handled our 60′ Hatteras. Your attention to detail, your management of the boat, your excellent skill in fishing and your professional demeanor with the guests was very much appreciated.

Dick Bassett – former President Marine Max, Inc