Main Attraction Customer Testimonials

Dear Morris, We got some pictures developed and check out this Permit.....this was one of the fish that had escaped my caught list for a long time. Seems fitting that I should catch my first one my favorite captain and good friend. What a great three days with you catching 20 Sails, 11 Cobia, 2 Permit and watching a 14' Hammerhead shark eat one of the Permit in one easy bite !!!! Seeing 8 Whale sharks in three days was quite a treat also. Good things seem to always happen when we fish together. We need to do more of it !!!
Best Regards, and see you in June !!! John Stegeman

Dear Marty and Jamie, Thanks again for a wonderful fishing trip. Sammy and I had a blast. The new boat is exceptional and built perfectly for what you guys do on a daily basis... Catch Big Fish. The 2 large Sails we hooked up with were a great fight, as were the Grouper and Mutton Snapper but the King Macks were alot of fun. What a good fight for a smaller fish. They were like little sliver bullets. Great action! As always your professionalism and knowledge is second to none. Everywhere we went, before we could tell people how great you guys are as charter boat fleet, we were beat to the punch by people who already knew that. Before we could get the words out of our mouths about "The Main Attraction" the locals and other visitors were already bragging that they also know you guys as the best. Thanks again, see you next month. Jack and Sammy Karcz. Fairview, NJ

Dear Marty, Jamie, and Morris, For 8 years my wife and I had chased that elusive ‘first’ sailfish. I’d lost count of how many Keys Charters we’d been on, but its easily 25 or more, and then we happened on “Main Attraction”. Suffice it to say, after numerous “boat rides”, a few fish, we had no illusions as to what to expect from a chartered trip. At least that is, until Main Attraction. Your organization has truly rewritten the “How to Run a Charter” book. Lady Luck was with us and we booked with you after a late cancellation. After a dynamite morning of Yellowtailing (our request), Marty asked if we’d be interested in looking for Sails on the way back. My wife, the eternal optimist, was so excited that I didn’t bother to remind her of how many times we’d been disappointed, and decided to catch up on some badly needed sleep. A short time later I was awakened by a lot of excited yelling and scrambling and looked up to see my wife firmly locked in a duel with a huge Sail, with Marty and Jamie scurrying to clear the lines.I jumped in to help only to be slammed by a second Sail. As I set the hook, a third hit the starboard outrigger. We had three hookups at once! Mine turned out to be 93” and my wife’s 84”. Finally, nearly 8 years of waiting had paid off! That day began a marriage with the Main Attraction that has lasted for years, and never a disappointment. Since then, I would speculate that we’ve been out with you guys 15 to 20 times and have always “loaded” the boat. Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Yellow Tails, Kings, and about every other fish in the ocean. During the last trip, we had company guests and went with you 5 times. Our best customer was taking his second ever Charter.

A "dyed in the wool", hardcore Trout fisherman, little did he know what was in store for him. After a warm-up with some Yellow Tails, and a round with some Kings, Marty and Jamie once again came through, only this time, there were 5 Sails on at once. Two on the boat, and legally caught another. Needless to say my customer is a Main Attraction addict, bought and wears a Main Attraction “T” shirt, and even went out and joined the IGFA and the Billfish Foundation! The second week was just like the first! Tuna, Kings, Dolphin, and this little fellow I’m sending you a photo of. Over 56 pounds of Permit, the likes of which I’ve never seen, nor do I think I want to try again real soon. That fish kicked my backside! Bottom line is this. You can try every charter from Miami to Key West if you like boat rides. If you want to catch fish, there is ONLY charter to consider. Main Attraction, period. Guys, Betsy and I, along with the folks that have fished with us, want to thank you for being a “class act”. It is truly appreciated! Ryck & Betsy Martin, Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Capt. Morris, Wanted to let you know how much our family enjoyed our offshore trip with you. Caught lots of yellowtail snapper, some grouper, an amberjack, and a few barracuda, a great variety of fishing that kept my family on their toes. Your mate, Ariel, was friendly and always on top of things. You've got a great boat for families, big, clean, comfortable with a first-rate fishing crew. Here are some pictures of our trip for you to enjoy. -Dave Ott, Frederick MD.

Morris, Marty & Jamie
RE: March 8, 2003 charter for Blackfin Tuna
I would like to thank you all for the hard work and dedication you invested into making our day of offshore sportfishing a complete success. Thanks to Captain Marty for getting up before the sun to catch the lively pilchards so necessary for successful fishing as well as positioning the Main Attraction in the perfect location on the fish. Thanks to Jamie who worked quickly and courteously to get the baits in the water, set hooks, chum live bait, gaff the fish and re-rig the rods without ever taking a break! I am a seasoned angler and the proficiency you guys demonstrated was very impressive. I'm not sure you realize just how much skill you guys possess. I would like to let you all know that it surely does NOT go unnoticed. We look forward to fishing tournaments with you in the future. Sincerely, Chris Hart - SSgt, USAF
MacDill, AFB FL.

Morris, We've only been back from Spring break for a week and I am already looking forward to my next fishing trip aboard the Main Attraction. We've been fishing with you for over ten years and each time we go out we are still amazed at how much fun we have and what a first class job you do to help us catch fish. This year was especially fun due to the fact that my 15 year old son Jesse caught his first sailfish, an 86" beauty. You and Ariel did a fantastic job as usual and the memories will live on through the many pictures we have. We brought home two coolers of fish fillets and have already dined on some very fine mahi mahi that we caught aboard the Main Attraction. Thanks again for the great time and professional atmosphere you provide. Best Regards, Jerry Schilligo

Hi Marty, Morris and Jamie. We fished the Main Attraction last Sunday for a 3/4 day. My name is Brad and my wife's name is Rachel. We had an absoluely wonderful time ... Thank you! Both Marty and Jamie were everything we could have hoped for in a Captain and 1st Mate. They were professional, courteous and enjoyable company. Wanted you to know how tasty the Dorado were once we arrived back here in Clearwater. Obviously, we have more meals on the way...the freezer is full !!! Also, Morris had introduced me to a sunscreen that he and the crew uses. I was wondering if you could send me some information on how to obtain some of it from you. I would be very appreciative. We really had a great time and look foward to coming back. Also, we are happy to give word of mouth support of your Charter business. Please give our best to Marty and Jamie. Thank you! Brad and Rachel Davis, Clearwater, Florida, June 8, 2001

Hey Marty: We had chartered out the Main Attraction with Shelby & Ariel this past Friday. I had taken 83 pics of our day on the boat. Here's a few really nice ones for you! I have plenty more if you need them for your website. They both did a great job. Respectfully Yours, George P. Joseph III

What an experience! I've heard so many stories about how often people have hired a charter in search of the "elusive sail" and been disappointed. My husband and I have been vacationing in Marathon for many years and never tried for anything we weren't going to eat. In March of 2005, I asked my husband and some friends to look into a charter for sailfish. I just wanted to try for myself. My attitude was and is - any day on the water is a GREAT day! I was happy with the thought of a day in the sun in the beautiful waters of the Keys with some dear friends. The Whalen Party of 6 booked a trip with Cap'n Morris and his mate, Ariel. What I got was the experience of a lifetime and something many people have yet to brag about. Many thanks for a day I'll remember for the rest of my life. We (including me) had 5 beauties on, 3 to the boat. I was not the first on, but for an excited lady from the Jersey Shore, Cap'n Morris and Ariel allowed me a photo op. Holding is believing - have a look and FISH ON - Regards - Anne Longo, Metedeconk (Brick) New Jersey