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YB Normal?

4.8  (10 Reviews)

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

1784 SE 15th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316

Embark on the ultimate fishing adventure with Captain Vinnie, a South Florida native whose lifelong passion for fishing began at the young age of 4.

Choose from an array of fishing trips, from 4, 6, 8, and 10-hour excursions in Ft. Lauderdale to nighttime ventures targeting Snapper and Shark.

Our boat, the YB Normal, a meticulously maintained 43’ Torres sportfishing vessel, is designed to cater to groups of 6 anglers. Featuring a comfortable air-conditioned interior with a bathroom, galley, and ample space to relax between bites, it’s the perfect setting for an unforgettable fishing experience. The boat is is equipped with cutting-edge fishing gear for Trolling, Live Baiting, Kite Fishing, Bottom Fishing, or Drift Fishing, our trips are fully customizable to suit your needs.

Experience fishing at its finest, with Captain Vinnie’s and prepare to fight a fish of a lifetime!

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Reef/Wreck Fishing
(Half Day AM)

$750.00 USD

Starts at: 08:00 AM

Duration: 4 hours

The boat is yours for the morning, giving you the freedom to head out to the reef and reel in some delicious Snapper and Grouper.

You’ll also have the chance to target a variety of exciting species, including Kingfish, Barracuda, Amberjack, Bonito, and more. Enjoy a fantastic day of fishing tailored to your preferences!

Price Includes: 6 People

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Reef/Wreck Fishing
(Half Day PM)

$750.00 USD

Starts at: 01:00 PM

Duration: 4 hours

Spend the afternoon fishing for delicious local favorites like Snapper and Grouper, while also trying your luck at trolling for Kingfish, Bonito, and perhaps even a Mahi Mahi.
It’s the perfect way to enjoy the excitement of fishing while targeting some of the best catches in the area!

Price Includes: 6 People

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Reef/Wreck Fishing
(5 Hours)

$875.00 USD

Starts at: 08:00 AM

Duration: 5 hours

Similar to our 4-hour morning trip, this charter offers an early start along with an extra hour of fishing, which could be the key to boosting your total catch.

With ample time for both trolling and bottom fishing, this trip provides a great opportunity to explore various fishing techniques and maximize your experience on the water.

Price Includes: 6 People

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Offshore Fishing
(3/4 Day)

$1000.00 USD

Starts at: 07:00 AM

Duration: 6 hours

With a couple of extra hours, you can head to deeper water in search of Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, Kingfish, and more, or hit deep reefs for Grouper, Snapper, Tilefish, and other great bottom-dwellers.

Price Includes: 6 People

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Offshore Fishing
(Full Day)

$1400.00 USD

Starts at: 08:00 AM

Duration: 8 hours

The boat is yours for the whole day and what you do is up to you. Drop lines way into the deep for huge Snappers and tasty Tilefish, or troll for Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Tuna.

Price Includes: 6 People

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Daytime Swordfish Charter
(10 Hours)

$1800.00 USD

Starts at: 06:00 AM

Duration: 10 hours

Experience the true essence of deep sea fishing as we head 20 miles offshore to the Gulf Stream in search of the elusive Broadbill Swordfish, fishing at depths of up to 2,000 feet.

While Swordfish is our primary target, you may also encounter a variety of other catches, including Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and Wahoo.

Price Includes: 6 People

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Charter Features:

Cleaning & Filleting

Upon arrival from your day on the water, your catch will be filleted and bagged for you and your family/friends to take home and enjoy!

Live Bait Well

Our Captain’s boat is equipped with a live bait well, which may be used to hold bait and other smaller fish you may catch.

Rods, Reels, & Tackle

Our Captains are prepared with all the equipment necessary to catch whatever may swim your way! All the rods, reels, tackle, and bait will be provided to target whatever species you are hoping to catch!

You Keep Catch

Aside from the species required to be released by law and some species that may not be recommended as table fair, whatever fish are landed while out on the water are yours to keep!

What To Bring:

Additional Drinks

Camera

Cash

Hat

Non-Spray Sunscreen

Small Cooler

Snacks/Food

Sunglasses

Weather-Appropriate Clothing

Boat Specs:

  • Length: 48'
  • Year: 1985
  • Type: Sportfish
  • Model: Torres
  • Engine: 1 x 400HP
  • Capacity: 6 Persons

Types of Fish:

  • African Pompano
  • Amberjack (Greater)
  • Barracuda
  • Bonito (Atlantic)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • Mackerel (Cero)
  • Mackerel (King)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark
  • Snapper (Blackfin)
  • Snapper (Dog)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Silk)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Swordfish
  • Tilefish (Blue)
  • Tilefish (Golden)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Fishing Techniques:

  • Bottom Fishing
  • Deep Dropping
  • Deep Sea Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Jigging
  • Kite Fishing
  • Light Tackle
  • Live Bait Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Trolling

Charter Amenities:

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bathroom Onboard
  • Cabin
  • Child Friendly
  • Cooler
  • Disabled Accessible
  • First Mate

Boat Reviews:

James Douglass

Filled the cooler today! Caught more fish then I knew what to do with, was able to hand pick the biggens to put on the dinner plate for the coming days.

 2022-11-19 Rating:
5.0

Melody Hibberd

Had a great morning on the sea, my boys were thrilled with the mahi and a 30 minute fight with a hammerhead shark, made their day!

 2022-09-02 Rating:
5.0

Joshua Montero

Great day fishing with Captain Vinnie! I was skeptical about taking my wife and daughter but they had a blast, definitely recommend YB Normal.

 2022-07-04 Rating:
5.0

Jose Feigelman

Thanks Captain Vinnie, I asked to go after bill fish and ended up with a great swordfish.

 2022-04-27 Rating:
5.0

Tonya Cohen

Had to cancel and reschedule several times due to weather... still a good experience.

 2022-02-16 Rating:
4.0

Jeff Fazil

Booked 2 full days of fishing, very helpful, and now we are experts too! See you next year.

 2021-12-23 Rating:
5.0

Scott Schuman

Very nice boat great rods and tackle. 2 Fishing Chairs great fishing day.

 2021-11-27 Rating:
5.0

Donald Johnston

Did a charter with YB Normal, caught barracuda, mahi, and tuna... Great day on the water.

 2021-08-10 Rating:
5.0

Peter Brown

10/10 recommend this crew for your next trip

 2021-07-04 Rating:
5.0

Enoch Tierney

Did an afternoon trip with Captain Vinnie, hooked into benita and barracuda and even a shark.

 2021-06-12 Rating:
5.0
            
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