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Tyson Brown · 07-21-2021, 09:10 PM

My oldest son is turning 13, and we're going to do a special father-son Keys trip. We won't be down long, probably gonna have to keep it to the weekend only due to other time off work recently.

I don't have a boat anymore, plan to drive down on a Friday, dive on Sat, travel back Sun.

Planning for late August.

Here's the thing: I want him to get to sightsee-dive a nice reef, and also to catch a few lobster for the family, and then maybe get to fish (H&L or spearfish) a little, all on a full-day charter.

Anyone know a charter captain who could do it? One tank on a reef, some shallow lobster, and some fishing seems not impossible in a day.

I used to frequent the Summerland area in my childhood, but I was thinking Key Largo as I havent been there and it's supposed to have nicer reefs???

Thanks!

sharpshooter · 07-22-2021, 06:13 PM

You can Google Forever Young charters. They cover from Key Largo to Marathon. Have 2 different size fast boats. Pretty sure they can fill your 3 requests in a day.

Tyson Brown · 07-26-2021, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharpshooter

You can Google Forever Young charters. They cover from Key Largo to Marathon. Have 2 different size fast boats. Pretty sure they can fill your 3 requests in a day.

Thanks for the tip - I did end up booking with Forever Young!

sharpshooter · 07-26-2021, 09:06 AM

Tyson, glad I could help. Hope, you and your son have a great time. Perhaps you can post a video of your charter.

Tyson Brown · 07-26-2021, 01:14 PM

I have an old GoPro but never figured out a mount for it, so I've never really used it underwater. Tried once on a head strap and found it floating off before I realized it had slipped loose....

But this is an awesome opportunity for something like that, so I'll have to try again somehow

Tyson Brown · 07-26-2021, 01:15 PM

Definitely will post a report, definitely photos, and maybe maybe video...

Dbrown · 07-26-2021, 06:14 PM

Lycra hood over your head strap would solve that issue if you don't want to get a mask with built in go pro mount.

Tyson Brown · 07-26-2021, 10:58 PM

I'm thinking about using some E6000 to stick a GoPro mount onto my mask frame. Or maybe just use a GoPro handle, should work for lobstering


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07-21-2021, 09:10 PM	#1
Tyson Brown MerMan. Mer-MAN!!! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Port Richey, FL Age: 43 Posts: 2,118	Key Largo Charter Recommendation? My oldest son is turning 13, and we're going to do a special father-son Keys trip. We won't be down long, probably gonna have to keep it to the weekend only due to other time off work recently. I don't have a boat anymore, plan to drive down on a Friday, dive on Sat, travel back Sun. Planning for late August. Here's the thing: I want him to get to sightsee-dive a nice reef, and also to catch a few lobster for the family, and then maybe get to fish (H&L or spearfish) a little, all on a full-day charter. Anyone know a charter captain who could do it? One tank on a reef, some shallow lobster, and some fishing seems not impossible in a day. I used to frequent the Summerland area in my childhood, but I was thinking Key Largo as I havent been there and it's supposed to have nicer reefs??? Thanks! __________________ < this is a "sherpa."

07-22-2021, 06:13 PM	#2
sharpshooter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: st. petersburg,fl. Posts: 2,249	Re: Key Largo Charter Recommendation? You can Google Forever Young charters. They cover from Key Largo to Marathon. Have 2 different size fast boats. Pretty sure they can fill your 3 requests in a day.

07-26-2021, 09:06 AM	#4
sharpshooter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: st. petersburg,fl. Posts: 2,249	Re: Key Largo Charter Recommendation? Tyson, glad I could help. Hope, you and your son have a great time. Perhaps you can post a video of your charter.

07-26-2021, 01:14 PM	#5
Tyson Brown MerMan. Mer-MAN!!! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Port Richey, FL Age: 43 Posts: 2,118	Re: Key Largo Charter Recommendation? I have an old GoPro but never figured out a mount for it, so I've never really used it underwater. Tried once on a head strap and found it floating off before I realized it had slipped loose.... But this is an awesome opportunity for something like that, so I'll have to try again somehow __________________ < this is a "sherpa."

07-26-2021, 01:15 PM	#6
Tyson Brown MerMan. Mer-MAN!!! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Port Richey, FL Age: 43 Posts: 2,118	Re: Key Largo Charter Recommendation? Definitely will post a report, definitely photos, and maybe maybe video... __________________ < this is a "sherpa."

07-26-2021, 06:14 PM	#7
Dbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: West Coast FL Posts: 629	Re: Key Largo Charter Recommendation? Lycra hood over your head strap would solve that issue if you don't want to get a mask with built in go pro mount.

07-26-2021, 10:58 PM	#8
Tyson Brown MerMan. Mer-MAN!!! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Port Richey, FL Age: 43 Posts: 2,118	Re: Key Largo Charter Recommendation? I'm thinking about using some E6000 to stick a GoPro mount onto my mask frame. Or maybe just use a GoPro handle, should work for lobstering __________________ < this is a "sherpa."

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