Florida Keys sport fishing on the Tuff Ship

Some of the fish we catch in the Florida Keys: Tuna, Wahoo, Blue & White Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Sharks, Kingfish, Yellowtail & Mutton Snapper, King Mackerel (kingfish), Grouper, Cobia, Tarpon and Much More! Check our Photo Gallery for pictures!

The Tuff Ship is a 30-foot Pursuit, powered by reliable twin Volvo Diesel engines. She is fast, comfortable and with a 12-foot beam, very stable. Sh has a full compliment of electronics and fishing tackle, and air conditioning for those steamy south Florida days. Captain Mike specializes in all kinds of light tackle fishing.

The Tuff Ship is a proven billfish raiser, fishing in practically all of Islamorada's Sailfish tournaments. The charter angler is provided with top of the line tackle and is given the choice of fishing with either spin or conventional equipment. The Tuff Ship features a private head, (bathroom for landlubbers) fresh water shower, and plenty of fishing room for up to 6 anglers. She has a very large cockpit with plenty of fishing room, and shade under the tower to stay comfortable while running or trolling. The boat is set up to please anglers of all skill levels. From novice to expert, the charter boat "Tuff Ship" is comfortable and safe.
Captain Mike welcomes you aboard the all-new Tuff Ship!

Catch Of The Week!
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Captain Mike shows off a beautiful sailfish caught by Al Statman of Vienna, VA

Captain Mike Patterson started fishing in the Florida Keys in 1992. Capt. Mike won the High Point Capt/Angler award in the Over the Hill Sailfish Tournament in February 2001. He has fished in the Great Lakes region for most of his early days, catching loads of salmon using deep trolling methods that prove to be deadly on King Mackerel found here in the Florida Keys. Capt. Mike has over 45 years fishing experience. Capt. Mike caught his first Blue Marlin in 1977 and the marlin haven't been able to rest since! Most of all, Captain Mike loves to fish!