A first class operation! We had a great time and a great catch with Corey and Melissa! They put you…read moreON the fish!!! 1000% recommendation to all! Thank you guys! Couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Awesome time fishing at Daytona Beach. Captain Corey and Melissa made for an awesome day on the…read morewater catching snapper and even the occasional shark! Couldn't have asked for a better outing, they take care of everything from start to finish - I highly recommend this charter if in the area

Great guys working the charter boat been on it 3 times always a good trip out they really do a…read moregreat job .

Great boat and friendly crew! Taught us first timers what we needed to know and helped us out when…read moreneeded. Entire family had a great time!

This is not a picnic spot. There was 1 gazebo with 2 tables and it smelled like fresh pee. I have 2…read morelittle ones and that was not gonna happen with the kids. Its right under the bridge in the middle of the canal, which was cool. And a lot of people were there to boat and fish, which might be a good opportunity if you do one of those things. But if you don't, i would avoid it altogether.

Went here for a free place to put a kayak in the water for some basic paddling. This park has good…read moreparking and easy access to boat ramps on the east and west sides of the strip. Bathrooms and fishing docks are also available here. If you're kayaking, I suggest paddling southwest of the park for some better scenic and clam areas. The Halifax River can be quite busy with boat traffic BTW.

I've paddled the Emerald Cut a few times now. Initially I didn't like the idea of paying to launch…read moremy own paddleboard. However, it's only $10 now that I have my own life jacket (saving me additional cost of $5 to use one of theirs, as required). Well worth the low cost for some soul-enriching, communing with nature. I have never made a reservation. I normally arrive around 10:30, most recently on a Friday. Parked for free on Baptist Camp Rd. Just a bit of a walk from there with my inflated paddleboard, but I don't mind the extra exercise. You can unload your stuff closer, if preferable. There are port-a-potties available. You can count on there being a line in the check-in office. Various recreation supplies are available there for purchase. The process moves reasonably enough. A reservation will guarantee your entrance, however, and possibly aide quicker personal info collection. I always plan to do the Emerald Cut in roughly 3 hours round-trip, allowing myself several stops to enjoy the surroundings. You do run into (quite literally at times) novice paddlers along the way, which can be a bit tricky, yet not a real nuisance for me. In general, there's friendliness along the waterway. Slighty rowdy, party vibes in some spots, but also opportunities for solace and zen in various nooks. Encountering wildlife, fragrant elderberry, and other captivating flora along this stretch is always gratifying. It's a popular recreation destination for good reason.

This is one of the most beautiful places in Florida! Highly recommend visiting at least once. Being…read morelocal, I've visited a number of times. A few things knock the stars down: - The amount of rules/ regulations is a downside. There are more than any other river we've visited in Florida. It's nerve wracking to make sure you're following every new rule. - Launching and landing at the dock is stressful. It feels rushed and disorganized. - The bathroom situation is DIRE. They have a few porta potties but they're pretty gross. - I've found some of the staff intimidating/ borderline rude. There are a lot of newbies to kayaking/ paddleboarding so patience is a virtue at busy times! It's a hard paddle up stream and coming back it can be easy to lose control around the corners. There are a few spots to be cautious of other paddlers. With that said, it's really stunning. They keep the area very clean and there are a lot of spots to pull off to the side to enjoy the view. I've never done a guided tour, but I've heard they're really well done!

We had an awesome time on Bloodline. Paul the owner was able to make a last minute run for us and…read moreJason our captain was great. A super bright young man and extremely hard worker. We were on the king mackerel early but when they stopped biting he was concerned that everyone in our group wasn't going to get a fish - so we moved about a half hour to troll a different reef and ended up getting everybody on the boat a good fish. Barracuda and more king mackerel. The boat is big - spacious and plenty of beanbags to lounge on while your making way to and from the fishing grounds. Back at the dock Paul was there to greet us and make sure the fish were cleaned and that we had a good trip. You can't go wrong with Bloodline. They are a great group of guys.

The most hospitable family in the industry! Captain Paul is wonderful as are his sons to help out…read more We took a day trip 40 miles out for my 30th birthday. Even though I got sick a few times (I'm super sensitive to motion sickness) I had the best time! I would do it over and over again if in could!

Great little shop with a nice selection of equipment and tackle. The service was top notch and the…read morestaff was super helpful

E&J Bait & Tackle should be called visit us once and we got ya for life…read more The selection of gear/merchandise is amazing. The prices blow bass pro/Amazon away: trust me, I'm new to this sport so I have been paying attention and spending most every day lately! This couple took over an hour and half last night to set my family up with the PROPER gear! Bass Pro did not and truly set us up for failure. E&j ( the owners ) stayed over an hour past closing time to reload 4 reels with the proper line) and educate my kids on knot techniques, how to load hooks, fish in general and operate the reel! The selection of merchandise and quality of the gear is amazing. You can buy bait from anyone--Why? Support those that enrich our economy and treat all that visit them with respect and trueness. This family gave mine attention, education, and respect. For that, they have earned ours in return. Please visit them, give them one opportunity to win your business. Buy your gear, tackle, pole or next reel. The prices are very competitive but most uplifting feature--they come with unlimited educational sessions and if by chance you mess it up--pop it in the back of you vehicle and go say hello....I bet they can help fix it---try that anywhere else. Gratitude is everything! To bad the fish didn't feel the same way ( ha ha) maybe next time...

Wow! Just wow! Captain Mike took us out for a five hour charter on Father's Day. In the first five…read moreminutes, we started hooking huge amberjacks. We caught our limit so quickly, so we switched gears and started trolling. We caught a huge barracuda, 2 1/2 bonita (something ate the other half as we reeled it in), and a king mackerel. We also caught a huge red snapper, which we weren't allowed to keep, but even that was amazing. It was a beautiful fish and he performed first aid on it before releasing it to guarantee its survival. Who does that? Respect! We actually called it. We had plenty of keeper fish, so he headed back in. Captain Mike fileted the fish we were keeping and even brought us to the restaurant next door (Boondockers) and asked them to cook our fish for us. The amberjacks were delicious! Thanks Capitan Mike for the best Father's Day ever!

This was our third year going out with Captain Mike and crew. I have to say it was as good this…read moretime as every time before. Always have a great time with Captain Mike. We have brought 4 children each time to go out and Captain Mike caters to them like no other. We've been out on many other charters and Captain Mike smashes the competition 10 to none. Always catch a ton of fish; always pointing out sights along the ride and did I mention your busy catching fish non stop? Highly recommend this charter above all others in the local Daytona/Port Orange/New Smyrna area. One of the most friendliest men you'll ever meet as well. Thanks Captain Mike for always arising to the challenge.