Tailwalker 2
Captain Mike Macko
Captain Mike Macko has over 20 years of fishing experience in the Florida Keys and is a second-generation Captain. Captain Macko honorably served in the U.S. Navy. Captain Macko has extensive knowledge of every type of fishery in the Florida Keys from offshore to inshore. This includes mahi, tuna, sailfish, snapper, tarpon and permit. Captain Macko is prepared to put you on a fish of a lifetime and an unforgettable experience here at Hawks Cay Resort.
About the Boat
Tailwalker 2 is the ideal family fishing charter, offering a smooth ride and shade. With the freedom to fish the reef or in the sheltered backcountry, Tailwalker 2 can cater to anglers of every skill and interest level. Tailwalker 2 drafts only 16'' of water fully loaded down, which allows you to get into the skinny waters of the backcountry. At the same time, the hull design offers great stability and a comfortable ride on a long run offshore, to the reef or a deep Gulf wreck.
Our Florida Keys fishing charter is outfitted with top-of-the line electronics, inshore and offshore spin fishing gear, everything needed for effective kite fishing, electric reels for deep dropping, and sword fishing. The boat is also equipped with one large 80 gallon live well to keep the bait healthy for long days on the water. There is also plenty of dry storage to keep your belongings safe and dry even in the wettest conditions.
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OUR SPECIALTIES
Mahi Mahi
fishing
Offshore Fishing
Visually speaking you won’t find a prettier fish in the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico. With electric hues of blue, yellow and green, dolphin fish are like free-swimming neon signs. Caught year 'round.
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Snook
fishing
back country/flats fishing
Snook fishing is a Florida Keys specialty. Most catches are 3 to 15 lbs, 16 to 30-pounders are also common. The current Florida record is 45.75 pounds. Snook fishing is best in spring and summer.
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Swordfish
fishing
Offshore Fishing/Big Game Fishing
Averaging 9.8 ft. (3 m) in length and 200 lbs. (90.7 kg), Swordfish are among the ocean's fastest and most powerful fish. Swordfish are giants. The Florida record, snagged in the Keys, is 612.75 lbs.
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Tarpon
fishing
back country/flats fishing
Common from 40 to 50 pounds, big fish of 100 to 150 pounds aren't uncommon in our waters. Recent Florida record 243 pounds. Best February through June. Renowned for their challenging fight and jump.
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Cobia
fishing
Flats fishing/off shore fishing
Sometimes called ling by traveling anglers, cobia are among the true treats of Florida Keys fishing. Generally in the 30- to 50-lb range, cobia can grow to more than 100 lbs and put up a great fight.
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Big Game
fishing
Offshore fishing
Sailfish & Swordfish roam our deep waters. Most blue-water hunters target the superstar of the Florida Keys, the legendary Blue Marlin, an open-ocean predator known for its epic trans-Atlantic migrations.
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Blackfin
tuna
Offshore Fishing
The blackfin can be taken on live or artificial baits. One of the smallest of the tunas, the blackfin rarely reaches a weight of more than 30 lbs. The Florida record, caught in the Keys, is 45.5 pounds.
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Grouper
fishing
Offshore Fishing/Light tackle fishing
There are nearly a dozen different species of grouper found in Florida waters, but most charter boats fishing in The Keys target the big three – gag, red and black grouper. The record black is 113.38 lbs.
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CHARTER RATES
Tailwalker 2 —Half Day Inshore
Availability: Call for Availability
Rates: $900
Requirements & Restrictions: 4 Hours, Maximum 4 People
Tailwalker 2 —Three-Quarter Day Inshore
Availability: Call for Availability
Rates: $1100
Requirements & Restrictions: 6 Hours, Maximum 4 People
Tailwalker 2 —Full Day Inshore
Availability: Call for Availability
Rates: $1300
Requirements & Restrictions: 8 Hours, Maximum 4 People
Tailwalker 2 —Evening Tarpon
Availability: Call for Availability; Only Available in Tarpon Season, March 1 - July 31
Rates: $850
Requirements & Restrictions: 4 Hours, Maximum 4 People
Tailwalker 2 —Half Day Reef
Availability: Call for Availability
Rates: $900
Requirements & Restrictions: 4 Hours, Maximum 4 People
Tailwalker 2 —Three-Quarter Day Reef
Availability: Call for Availability
Rates: $1100
Requirements & Restrictions: 6 Hours, Maximum 4 People
Tailwalker 2 —Full Day Reef
Availability: Call for Availability
Rates: $1300
Requirements & Restrictions: 8 Hours, Maximum 4 People
Tailwalker 2 —Half Day Offshore
Availability: Call for Availability
Rates: $1150
Requirements & Restrictions: 4 Hours, Maximum 4 People
Into the Blue—Three-Quarter Day Offshore
Availability: Call for Availability
Rates: $1350
Requirements & Restrictions: 6 Hours, Maximum 4 People
Tailwalker 2 —Full Day Offshore
Availability: Call for Availability
Rates: $1550
Requirements & Restrictions: 8 Hours, Maximum 4 People
Tailwalker 2 —Full Day Tournament/Swordfish
Availability: Call for Availability
Rates: $1750
Requirements & Restrictions: 8 Hours, Maximum 4 People