The boat & crew
Richard, Ellie May, and a 48' Viking
34 years of guiding, a 1988 Viking rebuilt in 2020, and a Labrador who has her own fan mail in the reviews.
The captain
Meet Capt. Richard Byrd.
Richard has spent his life fishing Florida waters and 34 years helping other people enjoy them. He started guiding for freshwater bass, moved into inshore saltwater fishing, and eventually headed offshore. These days, you’ll find him at the helm of the Reel Deal.
New to fishing? He’ll walk you through it. Been doing this for years? You’ll have plenty to talk about. And if you want a good fish story, ask him about the 800-pound black marlin he caught in Costa Rica.
- 34
- Years guiding
- 4.8
- From 40 reviews
- 6
- Guests · the whole boat
“Went offshore with my wife, our kids (8 and 9 years old), and my 74-year-old mother — and every one of us caught fish!”
The byrd dog
Every boat needs a supervisor.
Ours is Ellie May. She’s our boat dog, unofficial welcoming committee, and a regular mention in guest reviews. Richard handles the fishing. Ellie handles being everyone’s favourite crew member.
“Captain Rich, Dave and boat dog Ellie were knowledgeable and placed us over some of the best off-shore spots near PB.”
“Thanks again Richard, Dave, and Ellie May”
The boat
Meet the Reel Deal.
A 48-foot Viking with room to fish, room to relax, and air conditioning when you’ve had enough Florida sun.
Rebuilt in 2020, the Reel Deal has a fishing cockpit equipped with outriggers, downriggers, and a fighting chair. Inside, you’ll find a comfortable salon and a private bathroom. You’ll probably spend most of your time watching the rods. But it’s nice to have somewhere comfortable to sit between bites.
- Boat
- Reel Deal
- Hull
- 48' Viking convertible
- Built / rebuilt
- 1988 / 2020
- Power
- 2 × 580 hp Cummins
- Cruise
- 32 knots
- Cockpit
- Outriggers · Downriggers · Fighting chair
The marina
Meet us at Sailfish Marina.
Your day starts on Singer Island, a short run from the Palm Beach Inlet.
We leave from Sailfish Marina at 98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404. Back at the dock, we’ll clean your catch while you decide which part of the day you’ll be talking about over dinner. Open 7:00 am – 7:00 pm.
Book a trip
Got a day in mind?
Pick a date or get in touch with Richard. Tell us who’s coming, whether you’ve fished before, and what you’re hoping to do. He may be offshore when you call, so feel free to send a text. Trips leave from Sailfish Marina, 98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404.
- (407) 467-3056
- Richard@ByrdDogCharters.com
- Sailfish Marina · 98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404
- Open 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
That’s with Richard. He’ll come back to you as soon as he’s off the water.
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