I took my wife, boys ages 15 and 16, and my daughter age 9. It was our first family fishing trip.
Captain Freddie and his mate (daughter) Shelby were hands on the moment we stepped aboard.
    Captain Freddie asked what we wanted to accomplish and what time we wanted to be home and made it all happen! Plenty of bait and great equipment was on board ready to be used.
    We got family photos we will cherish forever…

I would highly recommend Captain Freddie Z!!

Captain Freddy, Shelby and Gage could not have been more helpful, friendly and kind!! We had very novice fisherman in our group and the crew made the day absolutely AMAZING. They cleaned our fish perfectly, we cooked them all up the next night for a delicious dinner. I cannot recommend a better crew and we definitely will be back !!! Thank you again so much, Todd & Kitty Grugel

We had a good experience overall and really appreciated the crew’s effort to make the most of our time on the water. Both the captain and first mate were kind, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. They took the time to explain everything, answer questions, and adjust the plan as needed based on the conditions that day. You could tell they genuinely wanted us to have a great trip.

The boat itself was comfortable and well-maintained, with good shade and seating. It’s an older diesel vessel, so while it’s not the fastest, it ran smoothly and was a solid ride for our half-day adventure.

The fishing gear was in great working order—simple, functional, and easy to use. We did lose a few jigs and break some lines while chasing cobia, so if you’re booking for that purpose, it may be worth asking about heavier tackle and extra jigs. For bottom fishing, live bait like pinfish might help increase your chances, but again, that’s just a suggestion based on our day.

We packed a lot into a short charter—trolling the channel, trying a few bottom fishing spots, and even getting the thrill of chasing rays in search of cobia. We didn’t land much, but the effort was definitely there, and the crew stayed upbeat and engaged throughout.

A couple of small notes: be sure to confirm your meeting location in advance and ask who your captain will be—just for clarity. For us, it wasn’t an issue at all, but it’s nice to know ahead of time.

All in all, a fun outing with a great crew. And don’t forget to bring a tip—they absolutely earn it!

We were set up for a 10 hour of off shore fishing with Southwind Charters with my son and myself. We had a great time. Caught quite a few fish, and a few Sharks and Barracuda too. The Amberjack we caught were amazing as well as the Redeye and Red Snapper. The boat was an older one but was a very smooth ride. The crew on the boat was very friendly and just fantastic. Captain Freddy knew where to take us to have the best experience. I have fished many times before and have been skunked more times than enough, but not today. It was a great day.

Although not much was biting, the captain and crew worked hard trying to find where the fish were. We finally found the spot and were reeling them in one after another. The Captain said we were going to go over on our time but we were going to check out a couple places until we finally found the right spot. First Mate worked hard making sure everyone was able to fish, baiting hooks and keeping the area clean. Great Trip!