Give a day they'll never forget
Skip another gift card. Give them a private day on Tampa Bay with Captain Phil, chasing redfish, snook and trout, and coming home with the story (and the photos) to prove it.
- A private charter, just for their group
- Rods, bait, tackle and fishing licenses included
- Paid in full, so there's nothing for them to pay
- Phil emails them to schedule their trip
Paid in full · just show up
Three simple steps
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Pick the trip
Choose the charter and number of guests. The calculator shows the total.
- 2
Tell us who it's for
Fill out the short gift form with your details and theirs. Once it's sent, checkout is no longer grayed out.
- 3
Pay securely
Checkout unlocks right after the form: PayPal, Venmo or card. Phil emails the recipient to schedule their trip.
Pick the trip
A gift is paid in full, so the person you're treating has nothing to pay: no deposit, no balance at the dock. They just show up and fish.
Tell us who it's for
Your trip and total fill in from the calculator. Phil will email the recipient to schedule. Checkout unlocks as soon as you send.
Pay securely
Checkout unlocks as soon as you send the gift form above.
🔒 Send the form to unlock checkoutPay your gift total
When PayPal asks for the amount, enter your gift total.
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Phil takes it from here
- Phil emails the recipient to schedule their trip.
- Their trip is paid in full, with no deposit and no balance due. They just show up and fish.
Questions about a gift? Call Phil at (813) 416-6296.
Things get forgotten. Days like this don't.
Nobody remembers the sweater. They remember the fish that nearly pulled them out of the boat, the dolphins that swam alongside, and the people they were with. A charter is a gift they'll get to open twice: once when they hear about it, and again on the water.
An experience, not a thing
Four or eight hours on the water with the people they love, and a story they'll tell for years.
Their own private boat
No crowded party boat. Just their group, Captain Phil and the best water on the bay.
Nothing to bring but snacks
Rods, reels, bait, tackle and fishing licenses are all on board. Beginners and kids are welcome.
Phil handles the details
He reaches out to them, finds a date that works, and picks them up at a dock near them.
Good to know
Do they have to pay anything?
No. A gift is paid in full when you buy it, so there's no deposit and no balance due at the dock. That's the whole point: they just show up and enjoy it.
How do they schedule?
Once your payment comes through, Captain Phil emails them to set a date that works. He may call, too.
What's included?
A private charter with Captain Phil, plus rods, reels, bait, tackle and fishing licenses for everyone aboard. They just bring sunscreen, sunglasses and whatever they'd like to eat and drink.
Do they need fishing experience?
No. Phil teaches beginners and kids every week, and the trip is built around whoever is on the boat.
Where do they meet Phil?
For Tampa Bay trips, Phil picks up at 540 Bahia Beach Blvd. in Ruskin, Hook's Restaurant in Ruskin, Hula Bay or St. Petersburg Landing in St. Pete, and almost any dock with a pier. Key West lobstering meets in Key West. Phil sorts out the spot with them.
Can I buy a seasonal trip now?
Yes. Cast & Blast runs about Nov 21 to Jan 31, and Key West lobstering runs Jul 15 to Aug 31. Buy anytime, and Phil schedules it with them during the season.
What about weather?
Safety always comes first. If conditions look unsafe, Captain Phil will contact them about rescheduling.
Which trip should I pick?
For families and first-timers, a morning or afternoon trip is plenty. For serious anglers or a big celebration, go all day. For someone who wants a big fight, pick a specialty trip for shark, tarpon or goliath grouper. Not sure? Call Phil and he'll help you choose.
Give the gift of Tampa Bay
Pick a trip, tell us who it's for, and pay securely. Phil does the rest.