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Great January Fishing In Fort Lauderdale

Hello everyone Capt. Vinnie here, this week we continue the theme like last week with some great fishing in Fort Lauderdale specially for the month of January. This weeks report will start out with the trolling bite which has been excellent, on the edge of the reef...

January Catches In Fort Lauderdale

Hello everyone Capt. Vinnie here, what a great start to the year we have been having on the last few trips this week so that means a solid report for you guys. Starting inshore this week its been somewhat windy so bottom fishing has been out of the question here but...

Starting 2024 Right In Fort Lauderdale

Hello everyone Capt. Vinnie here, I hope everyone had a great holidays and a happy new year! Here at the YB Normal in Fort Lauderdale we have had a very busy holiday weekend with lots and lots of fishing, so I have a great report this week. Starting out inshore there...

Christmas Week In Fort Lauderdale

Hello everyone Capt Vinnie here, fishing this week has made some improvements over last weeks hit and miss so we will get right into it, this week in Fort Lauderdale seems that the mornings have been pretty productive there has been some kingfish and bonito action...

Windy Week In Fort Lauderdale

Hello everyone, Capt.Vinnie here. I know it has been a little while since my last report we have been working on the boat in the boat yard and making alot of very nice upgrades and improvements to the YB Normal. Also this week it has been pretty windy and rough and...

Nice Catches This week In Fort Lauderdale

Hello everyone, Capt. Vinnie here, this week in Fort Lauderdale we had some great fishing we will start off the report on the inshore side where the reef fishing bite for great eating snappers like yellowtail and mutton has been exceptional, all the dirty water we...

Post Storm Fishing In Fort Lauderdale

Hello everyone, Capt. Vinnie here this week was a great week to do some deep sea fishing if you were in the Fort Lauderdale area, for the report this week its only going to be an inshore report due to the tropical storm that just passed by. So This week the trolling...

November Deep Sea Fishing In Fort Lauderdale

Hello everyone, Capt. Vinnie here, this week in Fort Lauderdale we had some pretty good inshore action going on right now so that's were we are going to start. So inshore right now has been hot lots of different species to be caught and a few different ways to catch...

Windy Week In Fort Lauderdale

Hello everyone Capt. Vinnie here, this week in Fort Lauderdale just like the title says its been a super windy week, being our first true cold front coming to the area usually brings some pretty decent fishing even though the ocean is a bit choppy. This week we will...

Cooler Temps And Great Fishing In Fort Lauderdale

Hello everyone Capt. Vinnie here, This week in Fort Lauderdale we had some excellent fishing and some excellent weather conditions with our first cold front of the year. The inshore report is where most of the action has been, just on the edge of the reef there has...

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Reviews

4.8 Over 48 Reviews

John Lewis 3 days ago

We did the 6 hour afternoon trip with Vinnie and 1st mate Fischer and had a fantastic time. Everything was ready when we arrived. We made it out to the starting place, which took around 35-45 minutes. We started with Kites and some live bait that was given free to Vinnie, so we didn’t get charged for it, which was nice. We started hooking into fish starting with Bonita and then we caught an absolute hog of a barracuda, which they estimated around 35 pounds and a rarity for the large size. After that, I hooked into a hammerhead and was given the option to chase it, so we did for a solid 30 minutes until the hook popped out. But what an experience on light tackle. We did some more kite fishing and then trolled after the live bait ran out. We started hooking into fish quickly and after an absolutely chaotic set, came away with a Sailfish, Blackfin, King Mackerel and two jacks for good measure. Vinnie got us on fish and Fisher was a moving tornado, keeping all the gear in line and in the water fishing. We made our way back and got into port right at 6 hours. We had our fish cleaned and got some great pictures and memories along the way. I picked this boat, based on the reviews of others on Fishing Booker, but also because of the results of the captain. Not all days are going to be productive on the water, but I felt like we crushed it.

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Tim Fron 5 days ago

Well we had a great trip with these guys fishing wasn’t the best but Logan the deck hand made it a great experience they tried really hard to get the bit on very good guys to fish with thank u again we got a kingfish out of the deal can’t wait to try it

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Andrea Annuich 6 days ago

Went out with John & Vinny for a morning adventure with my family. The guys are friendly & knowledgeable (as this was my first fishing trip)! Had a BLAST. Caught a trophy 36lb WAHOO! Memorable experience for sure! Thank you for adding fishing fun to our vacation! Highly recommend!

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Samuel Spagnuolo 6 days ago

Captain Vinnie and Logan were fun and professional and had us hooking trophy fish all afternoon. Truly an amazing experience and highly recommended for anyone looking for an awesome day on the water in south Florida.

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Albert Spagnuolo 6 days ago

Great trip on the YB Normal. Capt Vinnie kept us on the fish all day. Mate Logan made sure we were prepared for each strike. Both men are very experienced fishermen, very professional to ensure your safety and comfort and very personable. Everyone in our group had a truly memorable fishing experience and FUN, relaxed time with Capt Vinnie and Logan.

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Ordinary Seth 1 week 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 3 weeks 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 3 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 1 month 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 2 months ago

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

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Liz Gehman 3 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 4 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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