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    Richard E.

    Had an amazing day out fishing with Wagner chargers crew and family they knew right where to go and put us on fish. Being smaller boat made everything more personal and easy to talk with family and crew thank you for the great first memories of first time fishing in the ocean. Will definitely come back and charter another trip with them.

    Steven M.

    Absolutely amazing experience with Wagner Charters. The Captain and Guide were great hosts and made my first fishing charter with my daughter and niece a core memory will always remember and cherish. I'm already planning a return visit next year with my buddies. I can't recommend Wagner Charters more highly for a first class experience from start to finish! Thank you for a great trip!!!

    Emily R.

    Robert and Bob were absolutely wonderful. They made the experience very fun and attractive. Robert was extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Made us feel like we where at home and with family. Thanks so much and we are looking forward to our next trip :)

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    V H.

    Exceptional! My one word description for this company and their service. I primarily judge a fishing charter based on three things. #1. Performance (did we catch fish?). #2. Customer service (how accommodating/helpful the company/crew is?). #3. Accommodations(condition of equipment boat/gear used). I have been fishing Southern California charters for 20 years (it's still cheaper than buying my own boat lol). This is the first time a company has met the mark on all three categories. This was emphatically the best charter I've ever taken! #1. Performance: We caught so many fish on a half day. See the pics. Incredible! I caught more fish on a few hours here than when I took a full day to Mexico (see a previous review for a company out of San Diego to avoid getting robbed). #2. Customer Service: These guys are the best! Father and son team were so helpful, accommodating, and engaging. These guys are pros and know their stuff. Best part is that they're willing to share expertise. These guys are good with people and didn't make us feel stupid if we didn't know how to do something. They would take the time to show us how and made sure we got it. The results were amazing! #3. Accommodations: the equipment was accommodating and up to date. Everything worked how it should and we saw no safety or performance issues. The gear was maintained and did the job (I opted to rent their gear). Overall I couldn't be happier and intend to return anytime I need to catch fish. After wasting a ridiculous amount of cash on other charters up and down the left coast, these guys are simply the best! Thanks for the fishing trip of a lifetime!

    2 fish 1 line!
    Taylor K.

    The best experience I have ever had fishing! I love the personalized treatment and knowledge of Robert aka Bobby! You really made Justin's birthday/ going away party so unforgettable! I can't wait to schedule another tour to Catalina and fish with you guys!!! I wish this app had 10-Stars bravo guys!

    Big white fish
    Max E.

    We did a half day fishing trip with Robert and Bob and we caught fish all day, from the moment we dropped the lines until we packed it up for the day. These guys have expert level knowledge and they know all of the best fishing spots. We've never caught so many fish in a single day, our freezers are now stocked with filets. They're also super nice and made sure we had an awesome time on the water. We'll definitely be back to catch some more fish. Highly recommended booking Wagner Charters for your trip.

    6lb 21inch Vermillion!
    Hek T.

    Had the raddest time on the boat with Bobby and his father a few weeks ago. They knew all the hot spots and were so kind to my friends and I. Can't wait to get back on their boat again!

    Angelo V.

    What an experience! Robert and his pops Bob were amazing. We spent a whole day at Catalina and came back with a ton of fish. My family and friends all learned so much about the waters, the history and day to days of a fisherman. 12/10 stars! Already looking forward to the next trip with the Wagner boys.

    Vera L.

    Robert and Bob are super nice. Quite a little journey to harvest lots of fish. It's our first time sport fishing and unforgettable. I have to apologize for my ungenerous tips which I thought that was included in the price. That's culture conflict to me ;). Would surely consider to come back in the future. Good luck to you and Happy new year!

    Our haul just as we pulled in to our last stop. We added 5 bonito and 2 Calico Bass to this for our final tally!
    Evan Y.

    Went out with Robert and Bob for as a Birthday Gift from my sister. We had such an awesome time and Robert and Bob did an expert job at everything you would expect from a Charter Boat crew. First and foremost they found us the fish! They have their own spots that have been developed from over 40 years on the water. Secondly they were an excellent help getting the proper gear ready. We paid for gear rental and it was worth every penny as Robert was hustling around tying rigs, baiting hooks, and helping us dehook the fish we caught. Not to be overlooked, I got a bout of sea sickness at the beginning of the trip and Robert was there with an essential oil treatment and instantly relieved the symptoms and got me back to enjoying fishing. We pulled in a ton of Rock fish, 2 keeper Calico Bass, and 6 bonito. Robert and Bob have the ideal demeanor to be Charter Fishing guides. They are personable, approachable, flexible, while also clearly offering their immense expertise during all the times that it is needed. This is an unusual combination and a key component in how successful they were at making our trip remarkable. Our appetite is wet for what Wagner Charters can deliver and we are already talking about how to tweak our next trip to maximize our enjoyment based on what we liked most from the first trip. Easiest 5 star rating ever!

    We caught 1 more after this photo!
    K T.

    We had a blast on our 1/2 day fishing charter with Bob & Robert! The boat is very comfortable & their company was nice. My partner and I hadn't been on the water in awhile so they gave us a mini fishing refresher class and we really surprised ourselves with how many fish we caught! They prepare the fish for you to take home & give cooking suggestions too. We'll be eating fresh fish for the next week or so! Thanks for a great day, guys!

    Samuel L.

    Great charter outfit, very fun and knowledgeable crew. Got us on some awesome fishing and kept moving to keep the bite going. Can't wait for our next trip with them.

    John S.

    A very friendly and fun experience. Both the gentlemen on the ship were extremely professional but also personable and informative. I learned a lot and had a great time and was able to take home lots of tasty fish! The ship was comfortable and they were quite welcoming. Their experience over the last 30 years helped us find plenty of fish. They did all procedures by the book and were very knowledgeable about protocol so much so that when we were boarded by the fish and game warden everything was up to code. Can't recommend them enough!

    My son's first Red Rock Fish.

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    Robert and Bob put us on the fish both days, gave us a few tips and we were catching fish like crazy....

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