Too Hot 2 Handle Charters

Too Hot 2 Handle Charters will get you on the hottest bite in Bay County,  Florida. This charter company promises great fun, impressive catch, and wonderful fishing experience you’ll cherish!

You will head out to your angling escapades on a 32’ Scarab Center Console that offers 360 degrees of fishing around her. She is equipped with the latest, state of the art electronics to put you right on the fish, with twin Mercury Verrado 275 HP motors that will get you there fast.

Whatever fishing technique you prefer, Too Hot 2 Handle Charters will be able to accommodate you. With a plethora of trips, suited both for beginners and passionate fishermen, your only task is to choose which one to book.

For the longer trips, you will go up to 9 miles offshore. What this means for your fishing experience is that you get an even better chance to snag a really impressive catch and boast about it to your angler friends. Shorter trips are best suited for angling novices, to give them a taste of what it all looks like.

When you do head out, depending on the time of the trip and what bites best, you can catch Snappers, Groupers, Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish,  Wahoo, and the list goes on and on. Even some Sharks are in the cards if you’re a bit lucky and spot those bad boys.

The boat is fully stocked with top-rate fishing equipment, so that’s one less thing to worry about when preparing for your trip. The charter has several different brands of rods and reels, depending on which fish you’re targeting, but Penn and Shimano are most common. Your live bait is prepared in advance, and the first mate will help you set everything up and cast your lines. Gratuity is appreciated for his dedication and assistance.

Bring your family, friends, and children, they’ll all have the best time with Too Hot 2 Handle Charters and create memories of a lifetime!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Spanish (10:30AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - May 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $490
    When the Spanish are running, this trip is fast-paced and a great time for lots of pictures. Great KIDS trip. Up to 6 fishermen.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Spanish Trolling (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - May 5
    US $490
    When Spanish Mackerel is running, this is a fast-paced trip that is full of fun. Great trip for the kids. Up to 6 people. This is a bay fishing trip.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Fall/Spring (4 MAX)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Mar 31
    US $740
    You can choose either offshore or inshore fishing experience for this trip. The bottom fishing trips include the possibilities of catching many varieties of the Snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, and Sharks. This is a trip for a maximum of 4 guests.
  • Private trip
    Kids Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - May 1
    US $775
    Bring your children and introduce them to the amazing world of saltwater fishing. This is a 4 hour catch and release trip for 4 people (or fewer) where the captain will tailor each trip to the age of anglers and best bite. Usually near shore.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $875
    You can choose either offshore or inshore fishing experience for this trip. The bottom fishing trips include the possibilities of catching many varieties of the Snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, and Sharks.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $875
    Hop aboard for this early morning 4-hour trip and troll for Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $875
    Here's a very flexible 4-hour trip, where you can troll or target for different species, especially when you're limited out on targeted fish. You can go after anything from Mahi Mahi to Sharks, Kingfish and many more.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Fall/Spring (4 MAX)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Mar 31
    US $875
    You can choose either offshore or inshore fishing experience for this trip. The bottom fishing trips include the possibilities of catching many varieties of the Snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, and Sharks. This is a trip for a maximum of 4 guests.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $900
    A fun and easy trip in the bay. it is great for a group wanting to get a feel for saltwater fishing and some unique pictures. Come target smaller sharks in a catch and release setting.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Fall/Spring (4 MAX)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Mar 31
    US $1,025
    You can choose either offshore or inshore fishing experience for this trip. The bottom fishing trips include the possibilities of catching many varieties of the Snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, and Sharks. This is a trip for a maximum of 4 guests.
  • Private trip
    Trolling/Bottom Fishing Trip (AM)
    Just booked! Last booked: 9 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,025
    These combo trips are just what the doctor ordered when it comes to the wide variety of fish you can catch. Wahoo, Kingfish, and Mahi Mahi are on the line when you're trolling, but when you're bottom fishing, expect Groupers, Triggerfish, Snappers, and Sharks.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trolling/Bottom Fishing (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,225
    More time on the water means more fish in your cooler! Bottom fishing grants you access to Snappers, Groupers, as well as Triggerfish, and Sharks. When it comes to trolling, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Spanish Mackerel, and Wahoo are all on the menu.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,275
    Inshore or offshore, it is up to you. On these bottom fishing trips, you will be chasing a plethora of Snappers, Triggerfish, Groupers, as well as Sharks.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,650
    When you're in the mood to spend your whole day on the water, look no further than this trip! You can choose whether you want to get a taste of inshore and offshore fishing, and then you can fish for anything from Jack Crevalle, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish to Redfish, Snappers, and Groupers.
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FAQs about Too Hot 2 Handle Charters

Too Hot 2 Handle Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $490 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Spanish (10:30AM) (3 hours)
  • US $490 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Spanish Trolling (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $740 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Fall/Spring (4 MAX) (4 hours)
  • US $775 per group - Kids Trip (4 hours)
  • US $875 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $875 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $875 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $875 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Fall/Spring (4 MAX) (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $1,025 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Fall/Spring (4 MAX) (6 hours)
  • US $1,025 per group - Trolling/Bottom Fishing Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,225 per group - 6 Hour Trolling/Bottom Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,275 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Too Hot 2 Handle Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Toilet is a portable down in the console. It’s not a five star hotel, but clean and 100% private and definitely not a bucket on the back of the boat.
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Garmin
  • Live Bait Well Large bait tank with two pumps for the long days
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Trolling motor has gps to keep is on the fish
  • Ice Box We keep plenty of ice onboard for your catch.

Trips booked with Too Hot 2 Handle Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (We strive to buy the best live bait possible. At times we may spend 5 or 10 minutes to catch our own if we are going to use a different bait depending on fish we are targeting.)
  • Lures
  • First Mate (5 people or more and will have deckhand. )
  • Fishing License (We are state water licensed and that covers all guests on the boat. We stay within 9 nautical miles of shore, but may run a good bit east or west.)

Too Hot 2 Handle Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (On rough days when we cannot run offshore. )
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (We stay within 9 nautical miles from shore and usually have you on the fish within 30 minutes or less, however if there is a specific fish that you want to target we may travel a bit further in order to give us the best trip.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Too Hot 2 Handle Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Too Hot 2 Handle Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)

Meet the Captain

Captain Eric Washington
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
11 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
190 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2018
Angler's Choice
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Captain has been fishing and working on boats for 30 years. Eric started Too Hot 2 Handle Charters in December 2017 with the desire to bring fishing closer to everyone who was ever interested in giving it a try. He fished whole life and takes great pride in making his customers happy and even more in love with fishing. The name of the company comes from the style of the boat — she's quick, reliable and a bit different from other boats you might see.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder Flounder

Boat specs

Wellcraft Scarab (Center console) originally built in 2002. Powered by 2 275HP Mercury Verado engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
32 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
On rough days when we cannot run offshore.
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We stay within 9 nautical miles from shore and usually have you on the fish within 30 minutes or less, however if there is a specific fish that you want to target we may travel a bit further in order to give us the best trip.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Toilet is a portable down in the console. It’s not a five star hotel, but clean and 100% private and definitely not a bucket on the back of the boat.
GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin
Live Bait Well
Large bait tank with two pumps for the long days
Wireless Trolling Motor
Trolling motor has gps to keep is on the fish
Ice Box
We keep plenty of ice onboard for your catch.

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
We strive to buy the best live bait possible. At times we may spend 5 or 10 minutes to catch our own if we are going to use a different bait depending on fish we are targeting.
Lures
First Mate
5 people or more and will have deckhand.
Fishing License
We are state water licensed and that covers all guests on the boat. We stay within 9 nautical miles of shore, but may run a good bit east or west.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Enjoy having young people having a blast.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 190 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (318)
Great time!
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Limited out
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Angler rating
181
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Natalie A.
Bettendorf, IA
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4hr fishing charter with Captain Eric

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on September 11, 2023
Our trip was fantastic! From the moment I booked with Captain Eric he was great at communicating all the to the day of our...
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Daniel G.
Larwill, IN
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Family trip w/ Captain Eric

VERIFIED   Trolling/Bottom Fishing Trip (AM) on April 26, 2023
a minute ago NEW Captain Eric Washington and his son Lane were absolutely amazing to work with. We had 3 kids with...
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Curtis M.
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4.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Limited out

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trolling/Bottom Fishing (AM) on March 14, 2024
Limited out on vermillion snapper and also caught 5 mackerel.  The crew was great. They kept us baited up which was a chore...
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Matt P.
Lake Saint Louis, MO
Excellent
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Great Day Fishing!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on July 26, 2023
There were 6 of us, 5 kids ranging from 12 to 21.  Captain Eric and Lane were excellent!  We caught our first red snapper...
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Great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  Trolling/Bottom Fishing Trip (AM) on March 20, 2024
Had a great time with Captain Eric and first mate Lane!  Would recommend them for all your fishing needs!
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