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Top Reasons to Take Kids Deep Sea Fishing
Deep sea fishing is the perfect family adventure that participants of almost any age will enjoy. Some of the most amazing memories you can create with your children are fishing in the deep ocean and seeing their catch erupt from the dark waters beneath your boat. If you’re wondering what awaits you by taking your…
Read MoreHow to Identify Popular Types of Snapper in Florida
One of the most common game fish that swim in Florida waters is the snapper. While many anglers enjoy catching the red snapper, there are several types of this fish species thriving in the warmer waters of the Sunshine State. Since there are more than 100 species worldwide, there’s a broad variety of this fish,…
Read MoreTop Items to Pack on a Destin Fishing Charter
You’ve arrived in sunny Destin, Florida, and it’s time to start your vacation itinerary. First on your list is a Destin fishing charter in the Gulf of Mexico. Preparing for your excursion is simple and easy as long as you know what to bring along. This important step involves several factors for a successful packing…
Read MoreRed Snapper Season Opens June 11 in the Gulf of Mexico
It’s that time of year again where avid anglers get the chance to bring home the prized special, a red snapper. Novice and professional anglers alike will travel to the Emerald Coast from all parts of the country to take part in the season. Due to the value placed on the red snapper species, there…
Read MoreDeep Sea Fishing Tips for First-Timers
Deep sea fishing is a time of peace and adventure. The open ocean is before you and a memorable day is in the works. Nothing quite compares to a tropical experience like spending some time to do some offshore fishing, especially with the convenience of a fishing charter. If it’s your first-time deep sea fishing,…
Read MorePreparing for a Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Destin
Fishing charters are exceptionally relaxing, which can be surprising if your best reference to deep sea fishing comes from shows like “Shark Men”. The ocean offers a tranquil atmosphere and Destin, Florida is known to have all the fish to make the time worthwhile. Many anglers choose Destin for the chance to be a real…
Read MoreTop Things to do in Destin Florida (10+ Fun Activities)
They are all headed to Destin, Florida! And you can hardly blame or fault their choice. From readily available deep sea fishing charters to world-class golf courses, sandy white beaches, parasailing, Segway tours, state parks, Destin has it all.
Read MoreDestin, Florida – History Behind the Name
Destin, What’s in a Name? What is the meaning behind the notable name that is now synonymous with some of the most beautiful beaches and most abundant fishing in the world? Interestingly, the name “Destin” has a French origin and means “destiny.” Many think it was indeed destiny that brought a resilient and determined young…
Read MoreAmberjack fishing season in Destin Florida
Amberjack season is open the entire month of May, don’t miss out on this very exciting fishery. Pound for pound amberjacks are up there with tuna for the hardest fighting fish in the Gulf. Amberjack can be caught several ways, here are a few very successful strategies: On shallow wrecks one of the best way…
Read MoreRed Snapper, fun to catch, and so delicious to eat!
The red snapper is the most sought after fish in the Gulf of Mexico, due to it pretty colors, hard fighting and delicate meat. The red snapper out of destin near the beach average 3-4lbs with some mid range 6-10lbs and some fish weighing in over 14lbs Offshore you will find a little better grade…
Read MoreSpring is finally here
Spring is here bringing with it warmer weather, blossoming of new flowers and the beginning of life and it’s no different out on the water. As the seasons change from the cold winter months to the hot summer months spring brings a pleasant mix of both (sometimes) but one thing for sure is the abundance…
Read MoreDestin’s Blessing of the Fleet
Destin’s Blessing of the Fleet. The Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition that began centuries ago in Mediterranean fishing communities. The practice began predominantly Catholic, but is now practiced by all Christians. Every year shortly after Easter, the Destin fishing fleet, private boats, and cruise ships gather together to celebrate the rich tradition and…
Read MoreHook and Cook after your Deep Sea Fishing Excursion
Hook and Cook after your Deep Sea Fishing Excursion, delicious! Nothing is better than a never frozen, fresh fish dinner. It is even better when you caught it just hours before. Not to mention the pride you will have knowing that the work you put in on your deep sea fishing trip paid off! We…
Read MoreNative Destin Fishing technologies
Native Destin Fishing technologies Some wonder where did the techniques we use today come from? Turns out modern day fisherman really didn’t reinvent the wheel…fisherman have been using similar techniques for generations. Techniques that even todays charter fishermen use on their daily fishing trips. These techniques are still being used offshore and in the back…
Read MoreOrigin of Destin’s white sand beaches
Origin of Destin’s white sand beaches The unique sands on Destin, FL beaches are among the whitest, cleanest and softest sand anywhere in the world. Every gain of Destin’s white sand came from very ancient southern Appalachian mountain quartz, brought into the Gulf of Mexico by the Appalachian river long ago via wind and water…
Read MoreShark Fishing in Destin FL
Shark Fishing in Destin FL Destin has some of the best shark fishing anywhere in the world, destin used to host an annual shark tournament every summer up to the early 90’s except for 2006 when destin had on last shark tournament. Shark fishing in destin can be broke up into two different styles: Near…
Read MoreCrawfish Boils- Destin, Florida
Crawfish Boils- Destin, Florida Spring is the peak of crawfish season, that means for just about every weekend or holiday from late february to the beginning of June family and friends of all ages will be gathering around a big table piled high with these tasty crustaceans and keg or cooler full a beer.…
Read MoreTriggerfish Season Destin Florida
Grey triggerfish, delicacy of the sea. Triggerfish is one of the best tasting fish in the gulf but that wasn’t always the case, back in the middle of the 1900’s triggerfish was considered a trash fish and was thrown back until one brave soul kept one and tried it and there was born one of…
Read MoreSpring is here! Destin Spring Fishing 2018
Spring is here! With the temperatures rising and water temps starting to approach 70 the fishing starts to heat up. With the last few weeks of good weather we have seen increasing numbers of King Mackerels and even more impressive, Black Fin Tuna. Here in the approaching weeks we will also start seeing the Cobia…
Read MoreThe Great Mako Shark – Destin Flordia
The Great Mako Shark As the Cobia and Tarpon migration near, we anxiously await the arrival of one of the largest apex predators in the ocean…The Mako shark. The Mako shark is the fastest species of shark in the ocean and is commonly referred to as the falcon of the seas. Because of the Makos…
Read MoreA salute to our Military
Jay turned on the dock light before walking out the back door of his bayshore house, walking around the swimming pool and down a few stone steps lined with railroad ties to the dock that jotted out 150’ unto choctawhatchee bay, tip toeing out to the end of the dock being very careful not to…
Read MoreCobia Fishing in Destin Florida
Cobia Fishing in Destin Florida A little expert from our very own, Captain Jayson’s father…Jay Cee Self: Spring is a magical time of year to the Gulf coast of Florida. Gentle southeast winds and rising temperatures were signaling the arrival of the cobia, lemonfish or ling to the northern Gulf of Mexico. From the…
Read MoreTournament Time – Fishing Season 2018 – Destin, FL Fishing Charters
It’s Tournament Time! The crew of Boggy Bayou Guide Service is pleased to announce our 2018 Spring Tournament Schedule. To kick the year off we will fish the annual Sheepshead shootout hosted by The Ships Chandler. This tournament is on March 3rd with a cookout following a fun day of fishing. Sheepshead are spawning this time of…
Read MoreJanuary and February – Cold Weather Fishing
There is usually always something to catch in destin even during the cold winter months. The sheepshead start their spawn in the late winter/early spring and is an awesome way to spend time on the water, live shrimp and light tackle is the top choice for sheepshead fisherman. Another option is sight fishing for migrating…
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