Skeet has captained many boats in his 23 years, and he’s long considered the 42' Bertram one of the best overall for fishing. Its fast, dry ride gets out to the fish faster and more comfortably. With air conditioning to escape the heat, the Bertram's agility and large cockpit accommodate the anglers. Combine this environment with state-of-the-art electronics, full safety equipment, all new Shimano reels with custom rods, and a very experienced crew, and you’re sure to have a great day on the water.
Take advantage of Captain Skeet’s many years of experience and come fish with him on his 42' Bertram "Bushwacker." Whether you’re a hard-core angler or a curious beginner, you’ll have the knowledge and resources of an excellent fisherman. He’s a veteran of the seas, and he’s sure to give you 110%.
Captain/Owner, "Bushwacker", 42' Bertram. Charter fishing out of Flamingo, Costa Rica.
1/05 – 3/07
Searching for, purchasing and outfitting Bushwacker for Costa Rica charter business
10/04 – 12/04
Crew, “Country King”, (54’ Bertram). Fished tournaments on Pacific Coast Mexico.
10/98 – 10/04
Captain, “Counter Attack”, (65’ Hatteras) - new owner. Fished Bahamas, West Coast Costa. Rica, Mexico and the Revillagigedos Islands to San Diego, West Coast Mexico to Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama
7/95 - 9/98
Captain, “Counter Attack”, (65’ Hatteras). Fished Florida; Bahamas; North Carolina, Madeira, Portugal, East Coast Mexico, West Coast Costa Rica.
6/94 - 6/95
Captain, “Miramar”, (44’ Rybovich). Fished North Carolina and East Coast Mexico.
‘93 - ‘94
Mate, “Shoki”, (47’ Custom). Fished Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
3/90 - 5/94
Captain, “Trauma”, (50’ Bertram). Fished East Coast Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, West Coast Mexico.
7/92 - 9/93
Charter and commercial fishing for various boats in Hawaii.
1/91 - 5/91
Mate, “Big Y”, (52’ Hatteras). Fished Panama and West Coast Costa Rica.
10/89 - 12/89
Captain, “Desperado”, (32’ Bertram). Fished tournaments from Palm Beach to Key West, Florida
9/88 - 9/89
Captain, “Special K”, (50’ Bertram). Fished New Jersey, Florida and St. Thomas, USVI.
2/87 - 11/88
Captain, “Carrie”, (42’ Bertram). Fished Florida, Bahamas, Venezuela, New Jersey and St. Thomas, USVI.
‘83 - ‘86
Captain, “The Rogue”, (41’ Hatteras). Fished Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and chartered in St. Thomas, USVI.
‘81 - ‘83
Captained charter fishing, pilot and tug boats and salvage operations.
Tournaments
20045th place, Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournament, Cabo San Lucas, Mex
2001
1st place, Tuna Los Cabos Offshore Tournament, Cabo San Lucas, Mex
1998
4th place, Hatteras/Bertram Shootout, Boat Harbour, Bahamas
1994
1st place, Compass Black Marlin Tournament, Cairns, Australia
1992
3rd place, Wahine Jackpot Tournament, Maui, Hawaii
1989
1st place, USVI Blue Marlin Open, St. Thomas, USVI
1987
1st place, Ladies Harvest Moon Tournament, St. Thomas, USVI
1986
1st place, Orange Beach Marlin Tournament, Orange Beach, AL
1986
1st place, Memorial Day Tournament, St. Thomas, USVI
1985
3rd place, USVI Blue Marlin Open, St. Thomas, USVI
1984
1st Place, Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, Gulfport, MS
Education
2004Red Cross First Aid and CPR Advanced Training
1983
SSI Advanced Open Water Diver
1981
USCG 100 Ton Passenger Vessel Operators License
1980
Business Administration Degree - University of Southern Mississippi
1978
Associates Degree - Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College
1976
Graduated Long Beach High School, Long Beach, Mississippi
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