This doesn't really have anything to do with fishing but I'm coming down to Miami to hang out with some friends next week 7/26-7/30. We are wanting to take a day long booze cruise to the keys or anywhere really, but we can't find anything other than taking a bus to key west and then go out on a boat for a couple hours. You guys got any suggestions? I'm also interested in a deep sea fishing trip for a few hours if you know of any good cheap charters to take.

Thanks,

Come on none of you South FLA guys like to drink beer????

Come on none of you South FLA guys like to drink beer????

No....... were are all saints Just Kidding.

I do not know of any booze cruises north of Key West and I do not know of any cheap offshore charters. There are party boats all over that are very reasonable. I would suggest combining the two and get hammered on a fishing charter. You can knock out two goals in one trip.

Haha. That may be my best option even though I don't normally drink and fish... My buddy that lives there says he found some charters that are like $40 for 4 hrs.

$40 for 4 hrs is what we call a head boat. Each inlet has a couple of outfits with a large 60+ foot boat. They typically run a morning trip for 4 hrs and an afternoon trip. You just show up at the dock, buy a ticket, and go out with 30 new friends for some drift fishing. The boat supplies equipment and dead bait along with mates who help you out. Drift boats head out to the near shore reefs so you have a shot at reef fish and some pelagic species. These are low cost and a good way to experience saltwater fishing. Expect to catch something but not necessarily table fare. There are ways to improve your odds (bring live bait, fish from the stern) but most people who go in for drift fishing don't bother.

If you had a larger budget you can go hire a charter boat. This is geared for 4 anglers with a dedicated captain and mate. There are a bunch of well regarded charter outfits out of Miami. You will catch fish on a charter.

Thanks for the tips, that's probably what I will end up doing. I would like to take a more expensive charter but it will probably be only me fishing.

Do I need a license to fish on a head boat?

Do I need a license to fish on a head boat?

No, the boat will carry a license that covers all guest.

Ok great thanks