“We have a home on Guana Cay and have fished exclusively with Justin over the past several years. With only one exception we have always caught fish and even on the days he discouraged going out because the fish weren’t biting the days before. Justin not only runs the cleanest most comfortable boat in the Abacos, he is also a pro and someone we consider a good friend . His pick up service is excellent- he is on time without fail. Can’t wait to get back and fish with Local Boy!”
— Carla Johnson
Yachts In Paradise
“I think there is an expectation we all have as anglers when planning a trip to the Bahamas. We read great stories and hear tales from anglers and friends who have had the privilege to fish these waters with great success. As we become familiar with a location or favorite island, as in Abaco, you see the locals return from their day offshore and often hear stories on the bite and how productive the day’s fishing was. Hopefully you connect with a great charter captain and vessel that provides the experience anticipated. For 17 years now, Local Boy Charters has been my choice and Captain Justin Russell continues to provide the ultimate pelagic fishing experience in Abaco. The 34 Crusader is an immaculate vessel and is well equipped for whatever bite comes her way. When looking back over the years of photos on Local Boy, I realize it has truly been a privilege to fish with Justin. Each trip has been filled with endless stories, sharing local knowledge, history and a unique sense of humor that just adds one more color to Justin’s canvas.
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— Tim Cabral
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LOCAL BOY IS WHO YOU WANT TO CHARTER IF YOU WANT TO CATCH FISH!
When you have been fishing together for almost a decade, often multiple times each year, you build a true picture of fishing success when your charter captain knows his business. I have fished with Captain Justin on many occasions since 2012, and each time has been a great experience. I often tell folks, unless you are out there on the water almost every day, how would you expect to find fish? That is the beauty of fishing with Local Boy. Since Captain Justin is out there more than anyone else I know, he knows the water conditions, the movement of the fish, and what time and place to be fishing in order to have the best chance of putting fish in the boat. The boat is always in superb condition, the fishing tackle immaculate, and the bait ready to go as soon as you reach the point where the lines go in the water. There is obviously no guarantee of catching fish on any particular day, but my experience has been if you are on the water with Captain Justin, your chance of having fresh fish for dinner is pretty darn likely.
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— Dan Fontaine
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This is the best fishing experience in the Bahamas!”
— Stan & Regina Koenig
Victoria, Texas
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Every time I go out with Local Boy, we always catch fish! I’ve done 4 trips with Justin this year. Definitely a good time!”
— Dylan Hitchcock
Bozeman, MT