Captain Samuel comes from a long line of fishermen in Southern New Jersey. He gained experience fishing offshore in the Northeast canyons and along the entire East Coast. As a child and young adult, he spent countless hours fishing with his grandfather on Big Pine Key. With more than a decade of professional expertise, Captain Samuel’s extensive familiarity with Key West and the nearby waters ensures he can locate fish consistently and offer outstanding charters all year round. When not guiding clients, he enjoys sharing his passion for fishing with his wife and their two young daughters, ages 1 and 3. Your captain is also flexible with pick-up locations to accommodate your needs. The trips are enjoyable for all, filled with great fishing and a fun boat ride out to the reefs and back!
You can cancel without any charges up to 14 days prior to your scheduled trip and get a credit applied to your account. If you cancel within 14 days of the trip, your deposit will be retained by the guide. Cancelations on the day of the trip or failing to show up will result in the full trip amount being billed to your card.
All necessary gear will be provided. However, we suggest you bring along sunglasses, sunscreen, clothing suitable for the weather, and any additional items you might need during the trip.
When you reserve a 6-hour offshore fishing excursion with Captain Sam, rest assured that all necessary licenses, bait, tackle, jigs, and lures for a productive outing are included. Captain Sam emphasizes that fishing success depends more on offshore conditions—such as the season, water temperature, and other factors—rather than the time of day. Be sure to consult with Captain Sam to learn what conditions work best for the season during your planned trip.
Generally, we use light tackle and live bait techniques to target a variety of pelagic offshore species. Our methods include drifting, kite fishing, as well as trolling with both live and dead bait. The live bait selection is diverse, featuring pilchard, ballyhoo, threadfin herring, blue runners, and even baby tunas, ensuring a versatile and effective approach on the water.
