400 Pounds of Ice, Three Bait Freezers, Professional Fishing Equipment, and a Whole Lot of Preparation!
When you book a fishing adventure with Nauti Girl Sportfishing Charters out of Sebastian Inlet, Florida, you're getting a lot more than a boat ride and a few fishing rods.
You're stepping aboard a fishing operation backed by years of offshore experience, specialized equipment, serious preparation, and a crew that works hard to make every trip successful.
What most customers never see is everything that happens before the boat ever leaves the driveway!
Our 400-Pound Commercial Ice Machine: Keeping Things Cold and Ready!
One of the newest additions to our shore-side charter operation is a 400-pound commercial ice machine.
Why do we need that much ice?
Because when you're fishing the waters off Sebastian Inlet, especially during the hot Florida summer, ice isn't a luxury. It's an essential part of running a quality offshore fishing charter.
We use ice for several important jobs:
Keeping freshly caught fish properly chilled throughout the trip.
Packing our insulated fish bags for offshore adventures.
Keeping bait fresh and ready for action.
Preparing for long 8-, 10-, and 12-hour fishing expeditions.
Reducing our dependence on last-minute ice purchases before early morning departures.
Whether we're targeting mangrove snapper, grouper, king mackerel, wahoo, tuna, or deepwater species, proper fish care begins the moment a fish comes aboard.
Our goal is simple: take care of your catch from the ocean to the cleaning table.
Three Dedicated Bait Freezers: Because Good Bait Makes a Difference!
Another important part of our operation is our three dedicated bait freezers.
Successful offshore fishing often depends on having the right bait available at the right time.
We don't want to arrive at the dock before sunrise hoping the local bait shop has everything we need.
Our freezer capacity helps us prepare ahead of time and maintain a variety of frozen baits for different fishing techniques.
Depending on the trip and what's available, our bait inventory may include:
Spanish sardines and cigar minnows for snapper and grouper.
Squid for bottom fishing and deep-dropping.
Bonita and other large baits for shark fishing.
Cut bait for offshore bottom fishing.
Specialty baits for deepwater fishing expeditions.
We also catch and maintain live bait when conditions and the target species call for it.
From live pinfish to offshore trolling baits, our preparation gives us more options once we reach the fishing grounds.
Having the right bait ready can mean more time fishing and less time searching for supplies.
A Fully Equipped Sea Chaser Built for Offshore Adventures
At the center of our operation is our 22-foot Sea Chaser center-console fishing boat, powered by a Suzuki 250-horsepower four-stroke outboard.
Our boat may not be the biggest vessel at Sebastian Inlet, but we've invested in equipment designed to make it a capable, versatile fishing platform.
Our electronics include:
Garmin and Simrad Navigation Systems
Multiple marine displays help us monitor navigation, water depth, fish-finding information, and offshore fishing structure.
6 kW Open-Array Marine Radar
Our radar helps us monitor weather, navigation targets, and bird activity offshore.
SIONYX Nightwave Low-Light Camera
For early departures and low-light conditions, our Nightwave camera provides another tool to assist with navigation and situational awareness.
Minn Kota Ulterra 112 Trolling Motor
This gives us additional boat-control options while working reefs, ledges, and other fishing areas.
These systems are part of the investment we make to operate efficiently and responsibly offshore.
Specialized Fishing Equipment for Every Adventure
Different fish require different tackle, and we don't believe one fishing rod can handle every situation.
Our fishing equipment is selected around the species we're targeting.
For example:
Snapper and Grouper Fishing: Bottom-fishing rods, conventional reels, specialized rigs, and tackle for working reefs and offshore ledges.
King Mackerel Fishing: Live-bait trolling equipment, planers, spoons, and offshore trolling tackle.
Wahoo and Tuna Expeditions: Heavy offshore trolling equipment, including 50-wide-class reels and specialized high-speed trolling setups.
Deep-Drop Fishing: Shimano Beastmaster 9000A electric reels for fishing the deep offshore waters where tilefish and other deepwater species live.
Big Shark Adventures: Heavy-duty tackle, specialized leaders, and equipment designed for powerful offshore sharks.
Cobia Sight-Casting: Spinning tackle, bucktail jigs, artificial lures, and live-bait equipment.
We prepare the tackle for each scheduled trip rather than expecting our customers to bring their own equipment.
Safety Equipment Is Just as Important as Fishing Equipment
We take offshore safety seriously.
Our boat carries safety and emergency equipment, including an ACR 406 MHz emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB), marine communications equipment, required signaling devices, fire extinguishers, first-aid supplies, and life jackets.
Our Type I offshore life jackets are equipped with whistles and strobes.
Before departing, we review important safety information with our passengers so they know where equipment is located and what to do in an emergency.
No piece of equipment can eliminate every risk offshore, but proper preparation, maintenance, and safety procedures are essential parts of our operation.
Captain Scott and First Mate Dusty: The Work Starts Before Sunrise
When customers arrive for their fishing adventure, much of the preparation has already been completed.
Captain Scott and First Mate Dusty handle the behind-the-scenes work that makes the day possible.
Depending on the trip, that preparation includes checking the weather and offshore conditions, reviewing the fishing plan, inspecting tackle, organizing bait, filling ice bags, checking electronics, loading supplies, and making sure the boat is ready.
After the trip, the work continues.
Equipment needs to be cleaned, rods and reels rinsed, tackle inspected, bait inventoried, and the boat prepared for its next adventure.
There's a lot more to running a fishing charter than simply turning the ignition key!
Why We Invest in Our Own Shore-Side Equipment
Our commercial ice machine and three bait freezers represent an investment in the reliability and efficiency of our charter business.
They help us:
Prepare for multiple types of fishing trips.
Maintain a dependable supply of ice and frozen bait.
Get ready for early morning departures.
Reduce last-minute supply runs.
Take better care of our customers' catches.
Spend more time concentrating on fishing.
We believe the small details matter.
Whether it's a properly rigged bait, a well-maintained fishing reel, a dependable navigation system, or plenty of clean ice for your catch, each part contributes to the overall experience.
Getting Ready for Our 2027 Fishing Season!
We're continuing to improve our equipment and shore-side operation as we prepare to welcome customers back in 2027.
Our scheduled reopening is February 20, 2027, with our regular charter season running March 1 through November 20.
We primarily offer Saturday, Sunday, holiday, and special-occasion fishing adventures.
From family fishing trips to serious offshore expeditions, our goal remains the same:
Provide a safe, professional, well-prepared, and unforgettable fishing experience on Florida's Space and Treasure Coasts.
Come Fish With Nauti Girl Sportfishing Charters!
Whether you're visiting from Orlando, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Vero Beach, or anywhere along Florida's east coast, we'd love to introduce you to the incredible fishing opportunities off Sebastian Inlet.
Bring your family, friends, coworkers, or fellow veterans.
We'll take care of the boat, bait, tackle, ice, and preparation.
You bring the excitement. We'll bring the fishing adventure!
Nauti Girl Sportfishing Charters
Sebastian Inlet, Florida
Captain Scott & First Mate Dusty
Call or Text: (321) 474-3706
Website: www.nautigirlcharters.com
Book your 2027 fishing adventure today!
