South Florida Drift Boat Recommendations??
 

Looks like my son is going to FAU starting this Fall. We're going on a visit in March and plan on hitting one of the head boats. I'm willing to travel anywhere from Fort Lauderdale up to West Palm Beach. TIA for suggestions.

Re: South Florida Drift Boat Recommendations??
 

Crab- sent you a PM--Rich

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Try the Starlight out of Pompano (Hillsboro Inlet)
A Jersey run family business and current boat was the old Miss Belmar II / Freddy C

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I fished on " Living on Island Time " out of Palm Beach Marina. My buddy is on there weekly. Good captain/crew, and not normally crowded. Catch 'em up.

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My daughter goes to FAU so I've been there several times. For headboats close by there is the starlight and also fish city drift headboats. Both about 1/2 hour south from campus at Hillsboro inlet. I go on the Fish City. Nothing glamorous. $60 includes everything except tip. 4 hour fishing and only a couple miles and minutes to 200' of water. They only fill 1 side of the boat. Nice captain and mates. Never been on Starlight. Also, Sea Mist in Boynton Beach. I believe the same offering. ~ 1/2 hour away north of campus. Right next to Two Georges bar and grill - cool spot. About the sea mist, seas were calling 4-6' up to 8' and they still went out. Last week. That scared me from going.

Cool fishing - lots of variety. My first time I thought they were crazy with my set up - 1 ounce egg sinker for drifting in 200'? I learned, when in Rome...

PM me if you have questions about the school if you want.

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Mystic Rose out of Jupiter. I have done very well on this boat and for a few more dollars than a head boat you can do a walk on with reservation.
http://www.mysticrosefishingcharters.com/

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Catch My Drift out of Fort Lauderdale.

Successful trip I had had on it.

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Thanks to all for your input.