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The Southbound

The Key West fishing charter boat SOUTHBOUND is a 40 ft. custom fiberglass sport fisherman built in Key West for the waters of Key West.

Sport Fishing

For Beginners to Experts!

Having the right tackle for different anglers and conditions is important. On the SOUTHBOUND we offer a wide range of tackle so we can accommodate both the beginner and the seasoned angler.

We have everything from 80 lb. trolling rods to 15 lb. spinning reels. Our preferred tackle while trolling is 30 lb. test line. This has proven to be a great all-around line size. It’s not too small for the big fish and still light enough to allow smaller fish to put up a great fight.

We’ve successfully landed Blue and White Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Dolphin, Barracuda, Tuna, Grouper and Snapper fishing with 30 lb. tackle.

For the more experienced angler, 15 and 20 lb. spinning tackle is available.

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Comfortable!

The 40 ft. Southbound has a 14 ft. beam (width) to give it a comfortable, stable ride on the water and a roomy back deck that can support 5 fishing chairs comfortably.

The SOUTHBOUND has the latest in marine electronics including GPS, Chart plotter, Radar, Color Depth Sounder, VHF Radio, and cell phone.

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Fast!

Less running time means more Fishing time!

700 HP generated by SOUTHBOUND’s twin Caterpillar diesel engines gives Southbound the speed to get to the fishing grounds faster.

With a top speed of 27 kts and a 20 kt cruise, you’ll be fishing before other boats get there!

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Experienced

As Captain and owner of the SOUTHBOUND, I’ve been fishing the waters of Key West for over 30+ years.

I have a U.S. Coast Guard Masters Captains License that allows me to operate vessels up to 100 tons.

Before owning the SOUTHBOUND, operated the M/V Can’t Miss, a 75 ft bottom fishing boat here in Key West. The largest boat to ever enter the Garrison Bight 

ALL bait, tackle and fishing licenses are included in the cost of a charter. Customers bring their own food and drink, however, cooler space and the ice to keep it cold are provided.

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Latest Key West Catches & Fishing Reports

He Wanted a big Fish!

He Wanted a big Fish!

I had a young man on the boat Southbound today, and he Wanted a big Fish! The trip was his "Christmas" present from his mom. He wanted to catch a big fish and my 1st mate and I wanted to make sure he caught one. We had 2 trips scheduled and on the first trip, it was a...

Some days are better than others

Some days are better than others Sometimes the fishing is good, Some days  - Not so good. Some days the weather is fantastic,(more often than not here in Key West), and some days the Weather is not so good....................................and some days the weather...

Every day is Different

Every day is Different

When you fish for a living, One thing you learn is every day is different. You can fish in the same place, with the same baits and lures going the same speed and one day will always be different from the next! Always! I have said for years that the only thing...