Our award winning captains aboard the Charterboat Linda D in Key West, guarantee you a great fishing day!Fishing is a family tradition for the Wickers. Capt. Bill Wickers Jr. established the LINDA D. over 35 years ago and followed in his grandfather's and father's footsteps. Now his son, Billy is a 4th generation Captain. Our family continues to provide the best fishing available in Key West.
Hours
A full day charter is eight (8) hours and begins at 7:30 a.m. Half-day charters are four (4) hours — 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes to departure.
Food and Beverages
You must bring your own food and beverage. The charter boat will supply ice and cooler.
Attire
As conditions can change on the water, you should bring with you: some long clothes to protect yourself from the sun and ajacket in case it gets cool (mainly fall and winter season). Hard-soled leather, flip-flops and high-heeled shoes are slippery and dangerous; a soft rubber-soled shoe is recommended. Polarized sunglasses and a hat or visor are also recommended.
Suntan Lotion
Tanning oils and other oil-based lotions are not allowed on the boats. They stain the fighting chair and couch cushions and make the deck slippery. They also contaminate the reels, line, and rod grips and make them difficult to hold. There are manywater-based sun screens and blocks that provided excellent protection without the mess.
Tackle
All bait, tackle, and fishing licenses are supplied. Equipment that is lost or damaged while in your possession will be charged at our cost. Please be careful while handling your rod and reel.
Crew
Our crews are there to help you catch fish. They will always select the most likely or productive areas to catch the species you desire. They are also very knowledgeable in choosing lures and in rigging. Please have confidence in them. Their only desire is to please you and connect-up as often as possible with fish. If you have any problems on your boat or feel something is not right, please discuss it the same day with the Captain. We do want your visit to be a happy memory. IMPORTANT - If you want to set your own hook, let the Capt. and Mate know; otherwise the mate will do this for you.
Tips
It is customary to tip the mate. Tipping the captain is optional, however if you feel he did an exceptionally good job you might consider tipping him also. He would greatly appreciate it.
Mounts
If you catch a fish which you would like to have mounted, the captain can give you all the necessary information and will make arrangements with the taxidermist. You may release your fish and still have it mounted. Catch and release mounts are common today and are recommended by the crew.
Fish
The fish you catch belong to you. The First Mate will be happy to fillet them for you. Any unwanted fish would be greatly appreciated by the crew.
Toilet Facilities
Our boats are equipped with marine heads which have valve systems that cannot handle cotton or other undigested materials, as they will clog the system. Please be extremely careful about what you throw in the head.
