Fish Bolo Team

The Captain Chris and First mate Ethan could not have been any more dismissive, unpleasant to be around and unfriendly. The boat left late and went in early due to engine troubles. I felt tension between the captain and first mate. I would speak to the first mate and he just would just flat out ignore me.
We barely caught anything. Every other boat had huge numbers. We managed only 4 fish. This first mate had no urgency or care in the world. Ridiculous. Both lack any courtesy or manners. Never again!

Captain Lou and TJ made it a fantastic trip. We had two dads and three kids – they worked with everyone’s level of experience to make sure we all had an awesome time. Ten minutes into the trip, we hooked a 55 lb, 54″ Kingfish! In all, we caught a big Wahoo, two black fin tuna, mackerel, and Bonitas. The fishing was great, but the guys from Bolo made the trip. We H-​I-​G-​H-​L-​Y recommend!!!

Had a very good time. Nice boat, great crew. The other people were fun to be with. We caught nice fish. Weather was great what else could you ask for? Thanks alot. I hope to go out again next week.

No problem keeping us on the fish… My son’s 13^th birthday. What a time he had! Started with a few tuna… Then a lot of tuna… Then a nice size Dolphin… AND THEN MY SON GOT TO MEET THE MAN!
35lb WAHOO
A huge thank you to Captain Jed. And the Amazing non stop keep lines in the water CHAD!

We had a great fishing trip with Captain George on Bolo Won on 11÷18÷15. We caught lots of Dolphin Fish. The First Mate was very skilled… at one point we had fish on four different lines at once and he calmly did a ballet of the poles, and we brought them all in.
One of the other customers on our trip said he lives here, and brings guests fishing all the time, and only uses Bolo because they always catch more fish.
The crew didn’t talk much, but were very proficient. The boat wasn’t luxurious but functional. I will use Bolo again.

Simply put, Bolo is Awesome! I went out the other day on Capitan Chris’s boat. He and the first mate Billy were great! Chris put us right on the fish and once we started catching them, the madness didn’t stop for the entire time out on the fishing grounds. I went with my girlfriends father and he said it was «the best birthday present ever!» I will definitely be back again!!!

Best fishing charter ever. Capt George and Thomas were super and caught us supper! They are super polite and answered any questions. Very professional but GREAT FISHERMAN! Would highly recommend to ANYONE !!! Thanks for making our vacation special, will hopefully see you another year!!!

If you want to catch fish, these are the guys! There laid-​back, very passionate about fishing and you’ll learn a lot. It’s the best deal going And they consistently out fish all the other boats.

I went out with Captain Chris and Sean and had an amazing time, they are first class and made the outing a great way to spend an afternoon. We caught tuna, mahi mahi and king fish during our trip and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fishing trip.

4hr AM fishing with Captain Lou and mate TJ. I have fished charters extensively throughout South Florida, Costa Rica, the Bahamas and Mexico and I can honestly tell you for the $ 99 I spent with these guys today it was better than all of them. Yes, we caught a ton of fish (24 Bonita, 1 Mahi, 1 King, 1 Snapper and 2 Barracuda), but the courteous professionalism that both Captain and Mate displayed on our charter today was what made the trip. Its not easy dealing with relevantly inexperienced guests but they quickly made everyone feel comfortable and welcome. True pros and we will be back soon for an even longer charter!

8÷15÷15 4 hr Noon fishing trip aboard the boat «Intoxication» w Captain James & mate Zack.
4 ¾ stars ! (¼ star deduction for 1 malfunctioning rod/​loose reel (1 bad reel out of 6) that would rotate when you had to reel in a fish. I’m sure they’ll fix it soon, these guys care & want to make sure there are no problems)
Started w a 5 min ride up the intracoastal to pick up fresh ice & then 15 min to open ocean. 30 min from boarding we were fishing & 5 min later «Fish On»! Caught 4 Bonita (5 – 15 lbs) in 1^st 40 min of fishing, then a 35 min lull looking for more. Usually had 5 – 6 lines in the water as we trolled about a mile offshore. Captain moved around as needed to put us on fish, started hitting kingfish (10 – 20 lbs) and occasional Bonita for next 3 hours. Unfortunately no dolphin this trip, captain said they have been staying much further offshore currently & you can’t get there in a 4 hr trip. Zack worked his a** off, very friendly & made sure everyone (4 of us, 2 fathers w sons) had plenty of time with fish on. Poseidon smiled on us, 2 foot seas & 26 – 27 fish! Bring suntan lotion & hats, the sun will bake you midday on the sea!
Captain Jake was great to talk with and learn more about the various trips and fishing styles they use. 46′ boat, good shape w comfortable couches inside if needed, full size fridge w cold bottled water provided, you can bring food or alternate drinks. Gear was a bit dated but most of it worked well. I would highly recommend this boat and crew, everyone including the owner (who I spoke to several times when scheduling our trip) were friendly, helpful and would answer any questions. 100% I will book with them again next time I’m down.
I read Zack P (not our mate) and Anna N’s negative reviews from 4 months ago & completely disagree.
Zack P expects hits & fish on every trip but it’s always easy to blame the crew if that doesn’t happen. They work hard to earn their tips and it’s in their best interest to get fish on. Sometimes the fish just don’t get the memo!
Anna stated she didn’t put up a deposit and was shocked when there was no room for her on the boat when she showed up. Boats have to pay their crews & bills and have to cater first to the guests who pay. Reservations without deposits are no shows more times than not.

We just went fishing with Bolo this morning and it was a great time! The water was a little rough and I got sea sick… Didn’t know I could do that. But I held out for about 2 hours which was enough time for both me and my fiancé to catch two dolphin fish. Both Captain Chris and his first mate were very attentive and kept things fun. All and all the 6 customers on board (including us) caught 3 dolphin fish a black fin Tuna and a Bonita. They were very attentive and kept the lines full with bait (I think it was Bonita). You basically wait for one of the multiple rods that have been cast for you to get a bite. Then it’s reelin’ time– your arms will be tired in a good way. Just be advised water might be rough, you might hate the smell the diesel by the end of the trip and you might not catch anything. This is fishing, no pain no gain and no guarantees. I’m pretty sure fish can smell mean people so be happy. I definitely recommend them, just know what you’re getting into. I’ll be back… With some Dramamine.

AWEFUL CAPTAIN (not James).
Unskilled and could not care less about the quality of the trip for the paying passenger. They are there to do a job and are charging the passengers for their inexperience and lack of ability to find any type of fish. I thought Florida was the «Fishing Capitol of the World»?? Last boat crew to show up at the dock. Last boat out to «fish», and first boat back in. Not 1 bite in 3 ½ hours. Never touched a piece of fishing gear. The boat is called the Intoxication for a reason, and I believe it is because they are trying to kill you with the diesel exhaust fumes and burning suet smell from the engine compartment. I felt violated for having to pay for a trip that the crew says, «it happens, that will be $ 100.00 plus tip». Please, it is not about the money, I charter 10 to 12 fishing trips a year in Maryland and South Carolina, it’s about a company that does not care about their passengers or the quality of the experience. Hit them hard once and move on must be their motto.
The only positive thing was the man selling barbeque from the back of his truck. Very tasty and worth the trip to the Hillsboro Inlet.

I booked the trip in person at the Hillsboro inlet dock. When I arrived for my trip they asked me if I was a friend of (can’t remember name) I said no. He said the trip was double booked. After the captain making several calls and the other group showing up. They made us a offer to pay another $ 100 to go on a different boat. I said so let me get this straight we get bumped and have to pay more!
Captain hands me phone and I talk to someone in office who tells me we are getting bumped because we didn’t give a deposit. I relply I wasn’t asked for a deposit the captains job was to text our name and phone number to office and they get in touch with us for more info (what I was told after)
The other group a friend of a friend or some corporate deal, swap or trade
I see going south on intracoastal heading towards ft lauderdale and not even going fishing!
They asked if I wanted to rebook? We booked somewhere else would not give them our money
So might of had a good time… will never know as they are bad at booking!

If your going to book a fishing trip, you should consider Bolo Fishing! We had a wonderful day out with Captain James a few weeks ago (March 2015). If I could give more than a 5 star rating I would! We did a half day of fishing with 4 adults.
The Boat is in wonderful condition and very clean, they even have comfortable couches!
James is very knowledgeable and shared his knowledge with us. We fished and we learned a lot too! We caught blue marlin, barracuda, mahi mahi, king fish and wahoo! That was a fun day, that we will remember for a long time.
Bolo Fishing caters to his customers and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has a good time.
We used a groupon ($ 49) plus $ 20 tips. Greta deal too!
Highly Recommended!!!

These guy are awesome! We went out on Bolo Intoxication in Hillsboro Inlet Marina with Captain James and Jason. Had a wonderful time. These guys are friendly, professional and skilled fishermen. In 4 hours we caught 2 bonitas, 3 king mackerels, and 2 black fin tunas. And they do a quick and great job filleting and skinning the fish. We picked up a styrofoam container and ice from the corner convenient store… And we will check it home.

Great deal with groupon ($ 99 for 2 people). Fishing was pretty good and they are literally 20 minutes or less from the fishing grounds. Minus one star for communication. We reserved and were told to go to a specific dock. We arrived on time and were told the boat was broken and to drive 15 minutes down the road to get on another one of their boats. Should have called us and informed us to go straight to the other boat.

We just flew in from California myself and my two sons! Boy are my arms tired! Why/​Because of all the fish we reeled in yesterday on Bolo Free! We caught over 20 fish! The skipper and mate were awesome as is John who runs the multi boat operation.
This was a day I and my 21 &24 year old son’s will never forget!
Steve Mill Valley CA

I went on a four hour trip with my family of four and two other men. I am the only fisherman in the family so the trip was mostly for me but still fun for the family. We went out at 7 ish and returned at 11:30. In the beginning we caught a ton of bonito which they use for bait but we couldn’t take that home for eating. Later we caught blackfin tuna, mahi mahi, and king mackerel. 4 hours of Fishing was a lot of fun especially if you are a beginner or have a moderate level of experience in fishing. If you are advanced I recommend taking a longer trip and asking for bait fish and not just cut up bonito. Even if your party does not catch any keepers, all the fish are split evenly in the end. Each boat has a two man crew, one captain who drives the boat and one crew member who does all the riggings, baiting, and «dirty work». On our boat, intoxication, both crew members were very friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. How it works in simple terms is that the crew puts out about 5 Rods in the water, some on the surface of the water and some below. When a fish is hooked one of the customers on the boat will reel it in and then the crew member will toss it in the cooler. Then the person who just reeled it in goes to the back of the order and whoever is next in line will reel in the next one. The process is very simple and will ensure equal amounts of fish per person. Overall I had never done this type of fishing and thought of was an experience of a lifetime. My whole family from no fishing experience to a medium amount had a blast and the whole family recommends it to anyone who wants a great taste of fishing and Florida culture.

Its been a while since I’ve been on a fishing charter. After this weekend I think I will be doing it more often. There was some scheduling confusion which landed me and my fishing buddies at The Cove in Deerfield where their other boats are docked. Otherwise they might have picked up another star. The boat we were on was older but in good shape. The wind was blowing hard and the sea was really choppy. The Capt, George, did a great job and found us plenty of fish. We caught 10 Mahi and 4 tuna. The deck hand Brian never stopped moving as he kept the lines baited and ready to go. I don’t know how he did it. It was so rough I could barely stand without holding on to something. At the end of the day George filleted the entire catch for us and we had a great feast of blacked Mahi Mahi. Bringing your own food and beverages is not a problem. We were well stocked but I decided I was better off with an empty stomach with the rough conditions.