My son, brother, dad and I fished with the Drop Back Charters crew out of Islamorada today. Very clean marina with plenty of parking. The docks are well organized and covered, there is an ATM on site at the marina office (don’t be a jerk, tip the mates healthily). The boat was exceptionally clean and Craig the mate kept cleaning all morning with each move. Very friendly and helpful crew, you can tell they do this for a living and take pride in what they do because they work hard and efficiently. We worked hard for ballyhoo for bait and chased the sail bite all morning. The birds messed with the bait quite a bit and cost us one sail. Although the winds changed last night, effectively wiping out what had been a great sailfish bite, we managed to land two nice king mackerel, which were filleted for dinner. I wouldn’t hesitate to fish with Drop Back again!

My son and I booked a last minute trip with the Drop Back. Captain Jon was great to work with!  Super knowledgeable, really friendly, and makes you feel at home the second you step aboard. His mate, Craig, was outstanding! He worked nonstop to keep lines baited and in the water and a lot of fun to fish with!  I can’t say enough nice things about these two guys - I highly recommend!

Our family had so much fun fishing tor shark and tarpon, what a cool experience! Capt John and his first mate were so knowledgeable and made sure our boys had a fun filled experience.  If your wondering…..You wont regret it, book that charter!!!  Cant say enough good things. Such great guys AND we caught shark!

Our Charter fell when a tropical wave was impacting the Keys. Capt Jon found a window in the weather where we could safely go out. We caught a bunch of yellowtail snapper, a bunch of bonitos, and an Amberjack. Capt Jon is extremely knowledgeable and does a great job teaching his clients what is needed to catch the target species. He and first mate, Craig, were extremely patient and excellent with our kids! We’ll fish with them anytime we are planning a trip to the Keys!

I was apprehensive with going fishing with our 2.5 year old toddler but at the harbour it was clear this was certainly a child friendly charter. Jon took my son and showed him the boat which really was a nice touch and got him comfortable with the boat before we left. My family and I had a great afternoon with Jonathan and TJ, it’s clear that they have extensive fishing knowledge and although fishing was a little slow on the day, conversation flowed naturally. Be sure to ask Jonathan why he Boat is called Drop Back! A spinner shark was hooked and that certainly got the blood pumping, I sadly lost that one but successful landed two Nurse sharks, one which a pretty good size. I’d happily book Jon next time in the Keys for Tarpon or perhaps some sailfish. Thanks again!!