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September 2023 by Ryan Derbes
Been fishing with Papen for almost 10 years an he will always put you on the fish.Great riding boat with a great crew!
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September 2023 by Mark Shadowens
“Mark from Ohio”Capt. Steve and his crew (Mike and John) are the Best. Capt. and the crew are knowledgeable, highly skilled and very personable making me feel as family. I’ve fished my whole life, chartering with Capt. Steve 7 times he hands down owns my top 7 fishing adventures. I did my homework searching for the best captain. First time I met Capt. Steve all the other captains were standing around his boat whilst he was holding court. I said to myself, “YEAH I GOT THE DUDE” I was right.What separates Capt. Steve is his skill and ability of putting the back of boat at just the right spot over a wreck or ledge. First cast and you’re hooked up. You want the Best you want Capt. Steve and the crew. I promise you as sure as Sunday follows Saturday you won’t be disappointed. I can’t wait until my next visit. Capt., Mikey, John Boy THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! See you fellas soon ?
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September 2023 by Adam Flynn
Such a great charter, and amazing captain. Put us on top of grouper right away and hit our limit immediately. Rest of the day was incredible with hitting multiple spots and great activity on the rods.
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August 2023 by Hannah Cook
We had a great trip with Fintastic charters! Very knowledgeable captain and first mate. Top quality service!
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June 2023 by Chad Morris
I have gone out on multiple charters with Captain Steve Papen… And I have to say he is the best I have ever had! Puts us on fish every time and we slay it. He and Mike are so knowledgeable, personable and fun to be around.! I couldn’t recommended higher
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June 2023 by Dereck parks
Great day on the water with Steve and Mike. I don't consider myself to be a grouper fisherman, I haven't had much success with it. This is my 2nd trip with Steve and he has certainly proved me wrong. Hooking big Grouper all day. We Really enjoyed the trip.
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June 2023 by Suzanne Csendom
Fantastic boat captain, always puts us on the best and biggest fish!
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June 2023 by Fe Fe
Great captain and mate!! This is our second time fishing with Fintastic. We are already booking next year!!!
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June 2023 by Brian Malison
The absolute best. Always puts you on the fish. Great boat, great crew.
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June 2023 by MARK BLANCHARD
Went out on a 8 hour charter with captain Steve. Left at 7 am got our limit of grouper including 18 lb red grouper and red snapper biggest 22 lb by 11 amHe then took us a spot to get a load of yellow tail snapper.Great boat for fishing very stable. Captain and mate Mike go overboard to please. Worth every cent
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June 2023 by Andrew Monk
I’ve used this charter for years and will be using it for years to come. Knowledgeable, friendly, and easily adapts to all levels of anglers from beginners to seasoned. An average day on Fintastic is better than the best days on other charters. Top quality tackle and a comfortable boat too.
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June 2023 by Philip Johnson
After several fintastic adventures I can vouch that Steve and Mike are great teachers, great sense of humor, and the SeaVee newly repowered is easy to fish from. Oh yes, they can also finagle any situation and find fish. They always find the fish. Always a good trip.
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June 2023 by Bob Sullivan
Captain Papen has tremendous experience and waypoints on where and how to catch big fish! He always loads the boat with amazing catches! Thx for all of the great trips out in the Gulf ! Bob
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April 2023 by Dave/sue Staver
I've known Steve for 19 years and youWon't find a better fishing charter in thisArea.Steve will go out of his way to make your day great
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April 2023 by Andrew Werdman
I have been on several Charters over the years and Steve and his crew are by far the best. We had kids on the boat that love to fish but never been on a boat and were worried about finding a charter that would be patient with them. Not only did he make the day an amazing experience but him an his crew planned the whole thing around keeping the kids involved and giving them a day that they will talk about forever. Steve put us right on the fish and made sure that the kids were catching and having a great time. If you’re ever near the area and want to go out fishing with a crew that will not only get you on fish but also make a day that you’ll want to repeat look no further and give Steve a call. We will for sure be coming back for years to come .
