Captain Mikel and Backlash Charters, of Destin, Florida believe that fun and fishing should go together. They go out of their way to help youngsters have a great experience. Our family enjoyed a fun-filled day aboard the Backlash and we would like to share with you a little of our adventure in case you are thinking of introducing your family to a deep-sea fishing experience.
Fish With the Best
Let me tell you some of the things that contributed to our fun outing and helped us conclude that we were fishing with the best in the business…and more importantly, that we had selected the best charter boat and captain for families. Chris, the deck hand and first mate put us at ease immediately. It was obvious that he is knowledgeable and experienced and he is great with kids! No time was wasted as we headed to deep water. Chris began to teach us everything we needed to know and got us set up with the tackle and gear necessary for the first of many catches. He even baited our hook…a great relief to the kids as well as my wife! Once we reached the first of Captain Mikel’s secret fishing spots, our catches were rapid fire…one fish after another! As we reached each prime fishing spot we listened for instructions…”Drop your hook to 140’…count to ten…”and as promised we landed numerous amberjack. In another location we reeled in red snapper. Backlash Charters specializes in 30-50 pound fish…that will give you a whale of a fight!
Good Equipment Helps
The Backlash comes equipped with the best high tech fish finding sonar. Combine that with Captain Mikel’s knowledge of twelve hundred reef sights and you are bound to catch a lot of fish! Rod holders on board were a help to the youngsters as they fought the big fish…not all boats have these. And of course the basics are provided too… from your fishing license to ice!
Fair Prices
While Backlash Charters charges a bit more you will soon realize that you are paying for a true deep sea fishing experience. It takes fuel to reach Captain Mikel’s secret fishing spots in deep water and that is expensive! You’ll notice that many boats take their customers out just off shore and the end result is very different. When you return from your fishing experience and compare your catch with that of other charters you will realize that you paid for the very best and it was worth it!
Great Experience
We found the six hour trip to be about right for our family with a ten year old and a twelve year old. It seems Captain Mikel thought of everything…even video games to help the kids pass the time on the trip back to the dock. Our family had a great time and has memories to last a lifetime…although we are sure to book another adventure!
