Fort Lauderdale Fishing Charter - The Shooting Star

Fort Lauderdale Charter Boat Here is Captain Dave at the helm of the Shooting Star.

"Shooting Star" is an exceptionally well maintained Fort Lauderdale fishing boat. She is a custom 46 foot Bertram sportfisher, powered by twin 730 H.P. Detroit Diesel Engines which will provide us a safe, comfortable, dry ride to the fishing grounds.

Bertram Boats are known for their safety. sea worthiness, and all around fishability. You can find many Bertrams on the water as they are one of the top choices for charter boat captains.

The vessel is fully equipped with all of the required US Coast Guard safety equipment. Eventhough the ride tothe fishing grounds is a short one the ride time to and from the fishing areas is quick and provides more time for fishing.

The Shooting Star is one of only two sportfishing boats in the world with an exclusive dry exhaust system. Most boats experience nasty diesel fumes in their cockpits as the exhaust rises up over the transom into your face, but our exhausts are over 30 feet in the air! This takes all fumes (and most engine noise) away from the cockpit, making the Fort Lauderdale fishing and cruising experience that much more enjoyable for you and your guests.
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The Shooting Star

• The Shooting Star is so unique, it has appeared on two episodes of Miami Vice.
• The Shooting Star has won the Hatteras Bertram Shoot-out.

Charter Boat Electronic Fishing and Safety Gear

Fort Lauderdale Charter Boat

Some of the key features of the boat are:

• Enclosed flushing Head (toilet)
• Comfortable cabin (salon) for storing your things
• Comfortable seating for 6 passengers
• Up to date safety and fishing electronics
• Radar, GPS, Sonar/Fish Finder
• VHF Radio
• Outriggers
• Live well
• Iced Fish Boxes
• Tunes - radio

Fort Lauderdale Fishing Gear

All the fishing gear on board is well maintained and durable. There is a variety of different sizes of rods and reels for matching the right gear for the type of fishing. The gear is either Shimano or Penn which are leading brands for quality.

What To Bring To The Boat

Fort Lauderdale fishing Captain Dave Baldwin and Shooting Star Fishing Charters will supply everything you need to catch fish which will include top brand name rod n reels, fishing tackle, live or artificial baits, fishing licenses, and even ice for the fish. We have provided a list of a few things you may want to bring that may make your Fort Lauderdale fishing trip more comfortable below. In addition to the listed items you may bring, if you also have a pair of boat shoes like Topsiders or Docksiders then you should wear them. Tennis shoes or other soft soled shoes are OK too.

DO NOT wear hard soled shoes such as an old pair of dress shoes, penny loafers, or similar as they leave black scuff marks all over the deck plus there is a real danger of slipping right onto your backside in a split second. Tennis shoes or boat shoes are recommended.

Bring a cooler for food and drinks. Ask your Florida charter boat Captain how large of a cooler you will need to carry your fish home in.	A sports bag is a good idea to bring for carrying your rain gear, hat, glasses etc and other personal items that you need on a saltwater charter fishing trip.
Bring all your food and drinks. You are welcome to bring beer on the boat. BUT all beer must be in CANS and hard liquor is not permitted.	If you will be fishing in foul or rainy weather then you may want to bring some gear to keep you dry.
Bring sun glasses. Preferrably polarized fishing glasses to lessen the sun's glare that reflects up off the water.	Bring a camera to take snapshots of those big fish you catch or video of the beautiful offshore waters of Florida.
A hat or ball cap is a good idea, especially for you guys that are getting a bit thin on top. Protect your head from the sun's burning rays.	If you get sea sick or aren't sure if you get sea sick then it is a good idea to take your Dramamine the night before your trip and again in the morning one hour before you leave the dock. Nothing can ruin a fishing trip worse than a guy named "RALPH".
The Florida fishing region can get very hot during the summer. Make sure you bring sunscreen, especially if you burn. If you have sunburn then you can't enjoy your Fort Lauderdale charter fishing trip.