Reviews for Bent Charters Fishing

   If you are coming to the Tampa Bay area and looking to soak some sun and fight some fish we are as your service! Bent Charters is a family owned and operated private charter business. We strive to make every trip just what you are looking for! With 4 boats to choose from we can fit your need offshore and inshore.  3 offshore boats are "Good News" - 40' sportfish, "Southern One" - 30' SeaVee and  "Grace" - 25' Delta.
   Captain Lance and Mate Heather go the extra mile in every way. Our customers are important to us. So every trip is a chance for us to make great memories in peoples busy lives. Whether you are a family on vacation doing the Disney thing and looking for something different. . . or a hard core fisherman looking to slay the fish . . We cater to your wants. Capt Lance has a wealth of knowledge and numbers! If you are not catching fish consistently he will move to another spot to stay in the action. Mate Heather keeps the hooks baited and takes great pictures to share. Both work well with children and count it a joy to help the little ones catch the BIG ones.
   Techniques are taught to newbies to ensure success. Catching fish like Grouper , Snapper and Amberjack is not luck... It is knowledge of the area and the right bait. Other fish in our waters : Cobia, Shark, Tuna, Mahi, Tripletail, Kingfish, Mackeral, Permit, Barracuda, and grunts.
   Inshore boat is a spacious 27' custom flats that takes up to 6 people. We do Tarpon and Drum target trips. More commonly we run 4, 6 and 8 hour trips for fish like trout, redfish, sheepshead, mackeral,  flounder. ..etc.
   You dont have to take our word for it.... Tripadvisor.com is a great reference site to check out. It allows "out of towners" to hear from actual customers how their experiences were with any given type of business. The Fishing industry can get flooded with "Captains" so its great to have 1st hand accounts from people.
   You are more than welcome to email or call us with any questions or concerns. Again. .. we appreciate our customers and prospects!

Heather Brooks
(727) 614-6104
Capt Lance Brooks
(727) 235-9599
BentCharters.Com

No shortage of fish!

   William called Bent Charters looking for a Captain that would do more than go for grunts. He was weary of catching small grouper and endless grunts on other charter boats. I assured him that we are known for going beyond the expected. We know the value of giving our customers the best trip possible. 
   Will, Matt and Paul showed up at Madeira Beach marina ready for an adventure. As we made our way out of Johns Pass we hit open water and ran straight to our private traps. We set bait traps to allow us daily fresh bait without all the time wasted trying to "catch" bait. That puts us ahead of the game already.
   A 30 mile run to our AJ spot and we baited up. Armed with live pigfish our hooks were dropping.  That beautiful sound of line screaming off the spool....FISH ON! The Amberjack were crushing baits left and right. Then Will had a different sort of bite....SHARK. Fighting back and forth for some 20 minutes his blacktip friend made an appearance circling the boat. After a few rounds she broke off, but not before we snapped some nice pics.
   Ok..ok...back to business. We pulled anchor and shot over to a few spots picking up Mangos and some nice keeper red grouper for the box. The Gag grouper we were having to throw back were up to 15 lbs. Season opens for them in July! Just about ready to call it a day and we spot a shark to the left and something hitting on the right. A quick pitch of a cigar minnow and the Mahi Mahi was on the hook. Will reeled it in and it was added to the already variety filled ice box.
   With Red Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Amberjack and Mahi in the box we made the ride back to the Marina. Will, Matt and Paul were happy to have chosen Bent Charters to redeem their faith in Charters in our area of the Gulf of Mexico. We aim to please!
   So if you are planning a trip to the Tampa Bay area, St Pete or even Orlando we are worth the drive. Madeira Beach and Treasure Island has great beaches to visit and minutes from the Marina we launch from. You can even enjoy the Johns Pass village while your here.
   Check out our reviews on Tripadvisor or follow us on Facebook.
   Call us to book your trip ! (727) 614-6104

Heather Brooks
Capt Lance Brooks
Bentcharters.com

American Red Snapper

Ok .... so Uncle Sam has once again changed our season for American Red Snapper. The Gulf of Mexico has regulations for its regulations!This year we only get a Very short 27 day season.

 

If you are wanting to get in on this season I strongly suggest booking as far in advance as possible. It's one of our Most Booked seasons.
You only get June1st - June27th so check your calendar.

If you would like to reserve a day with Bent Charters please
call  Heather (727)614-6104 or Capt Lance Brooks (727)235-9599.

  We have several boats but run two specialty trips for Snapper Season.

 

"Southern One" special

upto 4 fisherman with a

 LIMIT OUT GUARANTEE - $1000

This is our 30' SeaVee T-Top boat

 

"Good News" special

upto 6 fisherman with a

 LIMIT  OUT GUARANTEE - $2200

All amenities on this A/C Cabin 40' Sportfish

 

 

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How to choose a Fishing Charter

   There are literally dozens of Charters to choose from. If you are new to the area or visiting you can get caught in the tourist traps. Be sure to do your homework. You are paying good money for someone you dont know to be responsible for your life on the water and for creating a lasting memory. So make an educated decision.

Here are some tips:

• Dont just take their word (Look up reviews on Tripadvisor and other sites)
• Make sure you getting the real price.... some tend to add on for bait or rod rentals.
• Ask how far you are going out. Past 9 miles requires a permit.
• Do they cover your license under their own license?
• Can they guarantee you will catch fish?
• Can they target the type of fish you are wanting? It can be done!

We would love to have your business and confident you would have a blast, but whether you go with us or someone else we want you to enjoy the area and come back again.

Some extra things we offer our customers to set us apart :

• Fresh live bait at no extra cost
• Photography of action (including video at times)
• Catering to kids so that Mom and Dad can fish without worry
• Bagging of fillets and ice for your cooler to get home.

Visit Bentcharters.com or

call (727)614-6104 Heather Brooks

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