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Non Stop April Fishing Action In Fort Lauderdale

Hello everyone Capt. Vinnie here, what a great week of deep sea fishing in Fort Lauderdale we have been having great weather and some exceptional fishing as well, to start the report out this week we will start offshore. We have been seeing some excellent mahi mahi...

Spring Fishing Is HOT In Fort Lauderdale

Hello everyone Capt. Vinnie here, just an exceptional week here in Fort Lauderdale for deep sea fishing. To start out the report this week I'm going to talk about the inshore bite just on the edge of the reef. Trolling has been very productive right now with surface...

A Great Start To April 2024

Hello everyone Capt. Vinnie here, this week we have had some spectacular fishing right off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, so for the report this week on the inshore side of things seems like early in the morning has been best there has been a few bonito in shallows...

March Madness In Fort Lauderdale

Hello everyone, Capt. Vinnie here with a great fishing report for you guys this week. The weather has been in our favor this week specially for some deep sea fishing. Starting off the morning trips have been seeing some great action on the troll for blackfin tuna....

Spring Break Fishing In Fort Lauderdale

Hello everyone Capt. Vinnie here, what a great week of deep sea fishing it has been in Fort Lauderdale, I would say the spring fishing conditions are here and in full force not to mention the weather has been just excellent no complaints here! This week the early...

Spring Fishing Taking Effect in Fort Lauderdale

Hello everyone Capt. Vinnie here, this week I would say is defiantly an improvement in the fishing over last week just like the title says spring fishing taking effect in Fort Lauderdale. We are starting to get a taste of that obviously it is fishing and far from any...

Finishing February 2024 In Fort Lauderdale

Hello everyone, Capt. Vinnie here. This week in Fort Lauderdale the best way to describe it would be quality not quantity! This week there has been an excellent sailfish bite but live bait has been major key and kite fishing has been the preferred method to fish the...

Great February Bottom Fishing In Fort Lauderdale

Hello everyone, Capt. Vinnie here this week we have a great report for you. We will start off this week with the theme which is bottom fishing, as of late there has been a surplus of deep water snapper species like yellow eye snapper, vermillion snapper, and blackfin...

Afternoon Delight In Fort Lauderdale

Capt. Vinnie here, this week in Fort Lauderdale we have had some excellent fishing so we will get right into it, starting off on the troll in the mornings it has been somewhat slow there has been a few king mackeral as well as a few Bonito not really much action on...

Cold Fronts In Fort Lauderdale

Hello everyone, this weeks fishing in Fort Lauderdale has been hit and miss some days better then others but there has still been a few quality fish to catch if you are lucky. This week trolling has been somewhat productive for fish like blackfin tuna and sailfish,...

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4.7 Over 43 Reviews

Ordinary Seth 15 hours ago

A Thrilling Fishing Adventure with Captain Vinnie on the YB Normal.

If you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing experience, look no further than Captain Vinnie and crew. From the moment we stepped on board, their expertise and enthusiasm set the tone for an incredible journey.

Day one was nothing short of exhilarating. We reeled in a bounty of tuna, a couple mahi, a very nice sailfish, and even encountered some toothy critters. Captain Vinnie’s knowledge of the waters and Mate Jeff’s assistance ensured that every catch was a memorable one.

Day two brought even more excitement as we nearly reached our limit for yellowtails and added a few more tunas for the freezer. The seamless coordination between Captain and Mate made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable.

Overall, our trip aboard the YB Normal exceeded all expectations. The boat had ample room and a wide beam making the ride comfortable. Their professionalism, skill, and passion for fishing shone through, resulting in a successful and thrilling expedition. I can’t recommend them highly enough for anyone seeking an unforgettable fishing adventure.

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Robin Segur 1 week ago

This was the best Capt. And Mate I have ever had on a charter. Boat was clean and they knew their stuff. Will be back

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Amber Noel 2 weeks ago

10/10 recommend this crew for your next trip! We took out our three small kids (3, 6, 8) for a 4-hr afternoon trip and they had a blast. This was our first time not doing in shore and I was super skeptical about getting sea sick. Vinnie kept an eye on the forecast and assured us the winds were in our favor and the seas would be calm. Glad we took his advice! Captain Vinnie and his first mate Jeff kept them all on fish and made sure mom and dad caught some too. We caught 10 tuna and 2 Bonita fish, never a dual moment. The boat had a cabin with AC to get them out of the heat, a fridge and cooler, and a bathroom — all wins with kids. We always appreciate a talkative crew AND people who like kids. Great day all around. Looking forward to coming back to Ft. Lauderdale and fishing again!

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Matt Tucker 3 weeks ago

Captain Vinnie and Jeff worked hard and put us on some great fish. They helped make a memory that will last a lifetime! I can’t recommend them enough!

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Dan Davis 1 month ago

Had a great day fishing with my family in town on vacation.

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Liz Gehman 2 months ago

We had a great day fishing with YB Normal. Capt. Vinnie knows all the places to find fish and we caught an excellent variety - landed a really solid black fin tuna within the first hour. First mate Jeff was fantastic company and helped us get fish after fish into the boat. I’m a first timer for this type of fishing and I got a lot of helpful tips and didn’t feel awkward being new to the sport. Highly recommended- we will be back!

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Dominic Arlistico 3 months ago

Great experience .. Jeff and Vinny went all out for us to have a great time unbelievable money, well, spent lifetime memories for me and my boys

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David Arthur 3 months ago

I have fished with Vinnie probably about 100 times over the years, and he is a superb guide. I have had many memorable outings. Most recently, on 1/6/23, I chartered Vinnie (Y B Normal SportFishing Charters) and did very well - most notably, we caught 2 wahoos, weighing 30 and 48 pounds, and a tuna, weighing 20 pounds. Even when the fishing is slow, Vinnie will find a way to catch fish. I recommend him highly.

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Glenn Boyd 4 months ago

Professional, Courteous, and patient. We had a wonderful time. Original trip had to be postponed due to weather and they were able to reschedule on christmas eve. I highly recommend this charter

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Bryce 4 months ago

Best fishing charter around. Way better than Flamingo when me and my friends went. The captain and first mate were so laid back and easy going. Great to talk to and enjoy the trip with. On this trip we managed to catch 3 fish in the first 15 minutes of the 4 hour charter. Never seen anything like that. Finished the trip with 10 or 11 total. Black tuna, king, remora and a bunch of Bonita. Great guys, very knowledgeable definitely going to be going again. I recommend anyone looking for a fun reasonable priced charter to give these guys a try. You will not be disappointed.

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George Azan 5 months ago

Great trip and I loved how they catered to my kids. My boys couldn’t have been any happier.

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Mark Greubel 5 months ago

Per other fishermen, a poor day of fishing up and down the coast, yet somehow our Captain got us onto some nice fish anyway. Great fun

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Travis Blow 10 months ago

Had a great time fishin with yb normal.

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Terry England 10 months ago

My family and I have sailed with YB Normal, CAPT Vinny for years now. We continue to come back to make our memories due to the professionalism, atmosphere, and the Captains ability of getting us on the fish! Captain Vinny and Captain Hector are phenomenal anglers that know the South Florida waterways extremely well. We enjoy YB Normal so much we are already booked for our next family outing.

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Christine George 1 year ago

These guys were amazing!! We did a 6 hour morning charter and had a great day fishing catching some waho, kingfish, and our once in a lifetime catch, a Sailfish!! Highly recommend these guys!!

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