Planning The Best Half-Day Fishing Charter

Family On A Half-Day Fishing Charter

Charters generally are split between a full day or a half day fishing trip. This blog focuses on half-day fishing trips which can be four, five, or six hours long. We also delve into twilight fishing and go over the process of fishing on a charter boat and what you should expect. When Will You […]

Finding A Destin Fishing Charter for Your Family

Destin Family Charter Trip With Family

A Destin family fishing charter is a kid-friendly deep sea fishing adventure where the entire family can enjoy the love of fishing. Along the way, kids and anglers learn about fishing, the fishing environment, safety, and best of all, how to battle big fish. If you are visiting Destin Florida, consider booking a kid-friendly fishing […]

7 Best Deep Sea Fishing Knots

Man on boat working with fishing line

Deep sea fishing requires a bit of extra skill to be successful. One of those skills is knot-tying. In addition, there are situations in fishing that require different types of knots. In this blog, we introduce you to seven of the best offshore fishing knots and tell you how to tie them. 1. Palomar Knot […]

World Record Saltwater Fish (Complete Chart)

Large Fish Caught On Finest Kind Charters

A big thank you to the folks over at International Game Fish Association for compiling the data that helped build our World Record Saltwater Fish and World Record Freshwater Fish chart. If you are a fan of fishing, then you already love the challenge of finding fish, targeting them, and then vying to catch them. The […]

Deep Sea Fishing Facts to Know 

Deep Sea Fishermen and rod and reel

People worry about the dangers of deep-sea fishing. Did you know that the number one and two most serious injuries that happen during deep-sea fishing adventures are: Sunburn Dehydration Both are very easy to prevent. So, slather on the SPF and be sure to drink plenty of water. A soda or two are okay, but […]

What Is Deep Sea Fishing?

Fishermen reeling in deep sea fish on Finest Kind Charter Boat

Florida is a fantastic place to fish. Many people, especially those new to fishing, opt for a charter, and Finest Kind is well-known as a quality experience for fishing. In Florida, you can fish from shore, bay fishing, and in the deep sea. In this blog, we walk you through the experience of the deep-sea […]

How Much Does a Grouper Weigh? Types of Grouper and Weight 

Fisherman with Grouper Fish

Worldwide there are 159 species of groupers — Epinephelinae — and Florida is home to many of the best species. The Goliath grouper, for example, is a creature of legend — authentic, horrifically large, and majestically a master of its environment. The Goliath Grouper can reach eight feet in length and weigh as much as 800 pounds. […]

Saltwater Jigging: How To Catch Saltwater Fish With Jigs

Saltwater fishing off the Finest Kind Charters

Jigging is one of the most accessible forms of fishing and most enjoyable. It is an action-type of fishing rather than the cast-and-wait type of fishing. Jigging uses an artificial lure that mimics natural prey for certain types of sports fish. The Jig is a head-and-hook combo that you attach to a plastic body. The […]

How To Put Fishing Line on a Closed Face Reel

Putting Line on Closed Face Reel

We have all used a closed face reel at some point in our fishing adventure. It is also known as a push button reel. They are one of the most accessible reels to learn how to use, and they are effective at handling a fish. There are a lot of options out there for reels, […]

How to Set Up a Fishing Line for Saltwater 

Saltwater Fishing Line Setup

Setting up a fishing pole for saltwater fishing is one of the most significant challenges you face as a new angler. All those gizmos, knots, tools, and whatever else is in the heap of things inside your tackle box are insanely confusing. The good news is that learning how to set up a fishing line […]