A boat built for this bay.
Captain Phil fishes a 23' 6" custom-built Dorado hybrid bay boat with a sun shade and tower. It's set up for comfort, safety and catching fish, with room for up to six guests.
Rods, reels, bait, tackle and licenses are included. Just bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and food and drinks.
Stronger, lighter, and it takes waves well
The hull isn't fiberglass. It's a composite that's stronger and lighter, so the ride stays steady when the bay gets choppy.
- Sun shade and tower. Shade when you want it, and a high view for spotting fish.
- Built for the shallows and beyond. A bay boat that can work the flats and run the channels and passes.
- Room for your crew. Up to six guests, with rod holders placed for easy use.
Custom-built bay boat with sun shade and tower.
Stronger and lighter, and it takes waves well.
Private charter: just your group aboard.
Safety is standard equipment
Every trip runs with a USCG-licensed captain and the gear to keep everyone aboard safe.
Flotation devices
On board for every guest on every trip.
GPS emergency transmitter
A GPS emergency transmitter is on board for every trip.
Enclosed transom
A closed-in stern that helps keep water, and people, where they belong.
Broadband & trip sonar
Sonar to read the bottom and find fish.
Cell coverage
Reliable cell phone coverage across most of the areas we fish.
USCG-licensed captain
More than 25 years of local knowledge at the wheel.
Premium tackle, nothing to bring
Everything you need to fish is on the boat, from the rods to the licenses.
- Bull Bay custom rods. Paired with quality reels, and rod holders placed for easy use and plenty of storage.
- Insulated fish boxes. Several large boxes keep your catch fresh until it's cleaned.
- A seat that's also a cooler. A Yeti cooler with a custom cushion doubles as seating. Bring food and drinks to fill it.
- Licenses and bait. Fishing licenses and permits for everyone aboard, plus bait and tackle.
Captain Phil Pegley
With more than 25 years of local knowledge, Captain Phil knows which flats, mangroves and channels hold fish, and when. Whether you're a pro or have never held a rod, he coaches every cast, hookset and fish. He's just as happy chasing tarpon, sharks and goliath grouper as he is helping a first-timer land a redfish.
Book a charter
Just $150 books your date. Private charters with Captain Phil Pegley, USCG licensed with 25+ years on the water. We pick you up all around Tampa Bay: Ruskin, Hula Bay, St. Petersburg Landing, O'Neal's Marina, Hook's Restaurant, or almost any dock with a pier.
Shark, goliath grouper and tarpon are specialty charters: from $700 for up to 2 people per four-hour block, plus $50 per additional person. All day is $300 more. Choose it as an option when you book in the calendar. Questions? Call (813) 416-6296.
Pick your date and time in the calendar Out early on calm water for redfish, snook and trout, and back with your catch cleaned by midday. The easiest trip to fit around a vacation. $550for 1 or 2 guests+$50 for each additional guest, up to a max of 6$150 to book · balance on pickup Check dates Afternoon trip Afternoon Inshore Charter Afternoon departure
Pick your date and time in the calendar A later start for a slow morning. Fish the afternoon tide on Tampa Bay's flats and mangroves, then head to dinner with a fresh catch. $550for 1 or 2 guests+$50 for each additional guest, up to a max of 6$150 to book · balance on pickup Check dates All-day trip All-Day Inshore Charter Full day on the water
Pick your date and time in the calendar Time to work more spots, follow the tides, and chase bigger fish. The trip for anglers who want the whole day. $750for 1 or 2 guests+$50 for each additional guest, up to a max of 6$150 to book · balance on pickup Check dates Seasonal · Tampa Bay Cast & Blast Duck Hunt + Fishing Nov. 21 – Jan. 31
Duck season only (approximate dates) Two bookings, one day: a duck hunt and a fishing charter with the same captain. Hunt in the morning and fish in the afternoon, or the other way around. Save 10%on the total of both bookings Hunt: 1 hunter$3502 hunters$300 each3 hunters$250 each Plus the fishing charter, from $550 See how it works Seasonal · Key West Lobstering Key West Lobstering July 15 – Aug. 31
Florida Keys, not Tampa Bay Snorkel the shallow reefs and ledges for spiny lobster, and fish between dives. All ages welcome. $700for 1 or 2 guests+$50 for each additional guest, up to a max of 6 Check dates
Meeting point. 540 Bahia Beach Blvd., Ruskin, FL 33570, or a pickup at Hula Bay, St. Petersburg Landing, O'Neal's Marina, Hook's Restaurant (611 Destiny Dr., Ruskin) or almost any Tampa Bay dock with a pier. Add it in your booking notes.
Pricing. Morning or afternoon: $550 for 1–2 guests. All day: $750 for 1–2 guests. Key West lobstering: $700 for 1–2 guests. Each additional guest is $50, up to 6. Cast & Blast is two bookings, a duck hunt and a fishing charter, with 10% off the total.
Cancellation. Cancel 48 hours or more before departure for a full refund.
Good to know. Kids and first-timers are welcome. There's no bathroom on the boat, but in Tampa Bay we're never more than about 10 minutes from one.
Questions? Call (813) 416-6296 or email Captain Phil.