Captain Joe Meadows

The PALADIN

Captain Joe Meadows is a Master Offshore Captain USCG certified. He has over 28 years experience on the water. Over 18 years have been boating, fishing, and diving along Florida's west coast, from Port Richey to the Florida Keys, and includes several trips to the Bahamas. Since retiring as a manager from IBM Corporation in 1991, he has been a full time charter boat captain. He has recently completed a circuit from  Fernandina Beach to Port Richey, and  is a very well-known and highly respected charter boat captain in both locations. Port Richey, Capt. Joe's home port, is conveniently located close to the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, popular with visitors from around the world.

Captain Joe offers Offshore Fishing and Diving and Specialty Charters aboard the Paladin, a 42' Jersey Sportfishing boat. Young anglers are welcome, so you can make this a great family outing! Captain Joe is happy to catch and release at the angler's request.

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks

With the ambiance of a Greek fishing village, Tarpon Springs, Florida is a location you'll want to visit again and again. Sample some of the world's finest Greek food - from the delightful Oopah (flaming cheese appetizer) to the rich pastries, such as Baklava. You'll stroll the working Sponge Docks and visit its quaint shops. You can learn of its history steeped in Greek heritage. A perfect way to relax after a great day on the water with Captain Joe.

PALADIN

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The Paladin is a 42' twin diesel Jersey Sportfishing boat. It comes fully equipped, including outriggers, fish finder, LORAN, depth gauge, auto-pilot, and ship-to-shore radio. It's wide 14.5' beam gives 6 anglers plenty of fishing room. It has a fully equipped galley, including full-sized refrigerator, both microwave and conventional ovens, garbage disposal, and dinette. Other amenities include an on-board clothes dryer and full head with separate stand-up shower. It sleeps six comfortably. A luxury boat that knows how to work the bluewater!

Offshore Fishing

Captain Joe offers offshore charters for Grouper, Kingfish, Amberjack, Shark, Snapper, Permit, Cobia, Tarpon, Tuna, Wahoo, and Dolphin. He is experienced in many different angling methods, including trolling, downriggers, and bottom fishing, and uses live or natural bait, or artificials, as required. Young anglers are welcome, so you can make this a great family outing! Captain Joe uses the finest fishing equipment available, much of it custom made. He carries everything from big game tackle (130 pound class) to light spinning equipment (6 pound class)! If you have your own equipment, Captain Joe welcomes you to bring it along. Standard fishing charters are listed below, but if you have a special request, be sure to contact us at the Florida Captains' Page-- and don't forget to check out the Specialty Charters!

  5 Hour Charters
  9 Hour Charters
12 Hour Charters
24 Hour Middle Grounds Charters
48 Hour Middle Grounds Charters

All standard fishing trips include fishing license, bait, tackle, custom rods/reels and instruction if necessary. Captain Joe uses rods custom built by the Reel Rod Company in Tampa, Florida. It is customary to tip the mate 15 - 20% of the price of the charter, on charters where a mate is provided.

Now that's a Large Grouper !

Specialty Charters

Want something other than a standard fishing trip? Captain Joe offers Specialty Charters that are really special:

Shelling, Swimming, or Just Plain Relaxing
Sightseeing on the Intracoastal Waterway
Island/Restaurant Hopping
Sunset/Moonlight Cruises
Champagne Cruises
Bahamas Cruises

These specialty charters can be tailored to meet your needs. Trips to the Middle Grounds and the Bahamas are truly spectacular. Among the fish caught on these deepsea charters are Pelagics, which include Sailfish, Marlin, Wahoo, and Dolphin. For detailed information contact Captain Joe.

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