The Captain's Log

Field notes. From the water.

Trip recaps from recent runs. Honest, unfiltered, and from the captain himself.

First goliath of the season.
Apr 26, 2026

Offshore wreck · Naples

First goliath of the season.

Ran 14 miles out to a wreck I haven't fished since last summer. Had a feeling. Sometimes you just know.

350+ lb goliath grouper · releasedRead entry
Tag-team trevally day.
Apr 21, 2026

Offshore · 12 miles out of Marco

Tag-team trevally day.

Brought a buddy boat, ran two captains. Found a school of jacks crushing bait at the surface and it was on.

Doubles on giant trevally + permitRead entry
Everglades mothership. 2 nights.
Apr 12, 2026

10K Islands · Everglades National Park

Everglades mothership. 2 nights.

Four anglers, two skiffs, one mothership anchored in the islands. Snook all morning, redfish all evening, stars every night.

Snook · redfish · tarpon hookups + 2 sunsetsRead entry