NORTH MIAMI FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Four Hours Offshore: Kite-and-Live-Bait Fishing Out of North Miami
A four-hour half day aboard Double D Charters showcasing offshore live-baiting and kite-fishing techniques for sailfish, dolphin, kingfish, tuna, wahoo and cobia.
Four Hours Offshore: Kite-and-Live-Bait Fishing Out of North Miami.
North Miami’s offshore edge becomes a controlled patch of chaos aboard Double D Charters, where live baits and kites place action all around the boat. In a compact four-hour window the crew rigs two kites, drifts live bait off the side, and fishes deep rods and flatlines while an 18-foot Paratech sea anchor holds depth—techniques tuned to entice sailfish, dolphin, kingfish, tuna, wahoo and cobia.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Kite and Live-Bait Setup
Double D Charters uses offshore live baiting and kite fishing: live baits drift from one side while one or two kites trail additional live baits off the other, placing lively offerings around the boat to provoke strikes.
Sea Anchor, Deep Rods and Flatlines
To maintain a quiet depth and comfortable stern position, the crew deploys an 18 ft Paratech sea anchor at the bow while fishing deep rods and flatlines off the bow and stern.
Aiming for Offshore Gamefish
This concentrated approach is highly effective for a range of offshore species—sailfish, dolphin, kingfish, tuna, wahoo and cobia—making short half-day trips productive for serious action.
What the day feels like
What Four Hours on the Water Feels Like
The trip is a fast, focused cycle of setup and strike: kites and live baits are deployed, the sea anchor stabilizes the bow and the stern becomes the angler’s stage. The captain handles the technical work—kite clips, bait presentation, and anchor deployment—while anglers hook into whatever the ocean brings by the boat, all within a compact four‑hour window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip is built for — and who might want a different option.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a four‑hour half‑day charter.
The captain supplies tackle, licenses, ice and other fishing necessities; anglers need only bring food and drink.
Bring your own food and drink, sunglasses, hat and non‑aerosol sunscreen; a cooler with ice is aboard for catches and refreshments.
The boat is set up for up to six anglers, though two or three anglers provide a more comfortable, hands‑on experience.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The charter is a four‑hour half day trip.
How many people can fish on the boat?
The boat is set up for a maximum of six anglers, with two or three anglers being more comfortable and offering more hands‑on opportunity.
What fishing techniques are used?
The captain specializes in offshore live baiting and kite fishing, deploying kites with clipped live baits, drifting live bait, and fishing deep rods and flatlines.
What does the captain provide and what should I bring?
The captain provides tackle, licenses and ice; customers should bring their own food and drink. Sunglasses, a hat and non‑aerosol sunscreen are recommended.
Are children allowed?
Yes—family charters are welcomed and the captain, who has children himself, is understanding of children’s needs.
Can beginners fish on this trip?
Absolutely—the captain is willing to teach as much or as little as anglers desire, accommodating novices through to experts.