Fishing in the Florida Keys aboard the charterboat Sachem

The Charterboat Sachem
Captain Bill Bassett
Bud 'n Mary's marina, Islamorada Florida Keys

Welcome aboard the

Sachem, Islamorada's premier sportfishing charterboat. Specializing in offshore, light tackle and fly fishing, Captain Bill Bassett and his

crew have set 9 world records. Located at Bud and Mary's Marina in Islamorada, The Sachem can take you reef fishing for snapper, grouper and mackerel, or you can venture further offshore to catch marlin, sailfish, dolphin (mahi-mahi) and tuna. In May, June, and July, the Sachem specializes in fly fishing for dolphin.

Captain Bill Bassett was born in Islamorada, and has fished here his entire life. He has been Captain of the Sachem for the past ten years. He is married and has two children and resides in Islamorada. In addition to

Captain Bassett, the mate of the Sachem, Billy Chapman is also a licensed captain, and has fished in Islamorada for 7 years. Depending on the time

of the year, Captain Bill Bassett can customize your fishing trip in the Keys. Islamorada is known as the "Sportfishing Capital of the World" and whether it is bottom fish you are after for the table, or fishing for the thrill of catching and releasing billfish, Captain Bill can tailor the trip to your liking

The Sachem is a custom 46' Merritt sport fishing boat. She was designed and constructed with one purpose - to raise fish, and she does! Equipped with twin diesel engines, the Sachem will have you fishing only minutes from the dock, and catching fish before you know it. Her interior is luxurious and air conditioned. There is a full galley area for your use during your trip.

The Sachem will welcome you and your family. The crew routinely has children aboard and has had children as young as eight years old hook and catch billfish. Your children will want to return again and again to spend time on the water with Captain Bassett. He encourages your children to actively participate in the fishing day by teaching them to hook and catch their own fish. They even offer fly fishing instruction for all ages.

In addition to fishing in Islamorada, the Sachem travels to Puerto Aventuras, Mexico in the spring to catch great numbers of sailfish, white and blue marlin. The Sachem has been featured in Marlin Magazine, and is a regular on the Mayan Rivera. For further information on joining us in Mexico, contact Captain Bassett.

The Charterboat Sachem
Captain Bill Bassett
U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain
Direct line to Capt. Bill (305) 522-4762
Bud 'n Mary's Marina (305) 664-2461

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