About the boat
Miss Sandy is a 50 foot custom-built Harkers Island. She weighs 20 tons and carries twin Detroit High Tower engines which can propel the boat up to 18 knots.
For your safety and communication in regards to weather changes, we carry single sideband radios which can contact any port internationally. Miss Sandy is also outfitted with three state of the art VHF radios for safety and communications locally and on land.
The boat was completely remodeled in 2011 including installation of high intensity underwater lighting for tuna, swordfish, shark, or overnight trips. During the remodel, state of the art fish-finding and navigational devices including radar and auto pilot were also installed. Additionally, custom railing and a cobia tower were installed by D.W. Armstrong Ent. Inc.
The boat contains all of the comforts necessary to make you feel at home including inline water heaters for showers, sinks, and restroom usage. We have a fridge and freezer on board for your convenience so you can keep your drinks cool during the day (please no glass bottles on board).
While we do not supply electric reels, we do, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, supply stern plug-ins to accommodate handicapped individuals who wish to use electric reels. We are one of few boats that accommodate the Americans with Disabilities Act to its fullest extent.
meet the crew
Captain Paul A Villeux, one of most experienced captains in the Gulf, heads up our operation. Paul has fished many places all over the world for saltwater fish. He has lived on board for seven years and therefore is exceptionally familiar with the boat. Paul will definitely put you where you need to be right on the fish. We consider him to be the best in the business in the Gulf.
Paul Cox is first mate on board MISS Sandy. Paul fishes every day whether he has a charter or not. We’ve been fishing with him since he was six and have come to respect him as one of the best. He is exceptionally good on the water at reading the conditions and determining what method to use to acquire the targeted spieces you’ve chartered to catch.
Jason Belk is our mate on board. He is a local to the area and grew up fishing around Destin. Jason is extremely customer-service oriented and will attend to your every need.
Preston Dumas was born and raised on the Gulf. He has over 40 years off-shore fishing experience in many countries. Preston usually fishes 3 days a week and is familiar with all methods and species of fish.
Sandy Dumas (aka Miss Sandy) was raised in a fishing environment and has over 40 years experience. She has placed multiple times in the Destin Fishing Rodeo. Sandy was a marketing major in college and seeks to provide the best customer service!
destin fishing waters
| February | begins tuna fishing season offshore |
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| March | finish fishing the tuna; this is the time when cobia season starts; Sight-fishing as we ride along the shore for the aggressive and hard-fighting cobia, aka ling or lemon fish |
| April | in April, there is massive Cobia fishing along the Alabama Coast; Spanish mackerel and King mackerel start to move into our waters. Offshore for Tuna & Amberjack picks up. Grouper is always available. |
| May | Bottom fishing is good and the weather is perfect! Red Snapper, Grouper, Trigger, Amberjack, and Wahoo action heats up. |
| June | The best month for Marlin, Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo action offshore. Trolling for King & Spanish is great. |
| July | Good bottom fishing for Grouper, Wahoo & Amberjack. Awesome offshore trolling for Dolphin & Tuna. |
| August | Not uncommon to have flat, calm seas for days; great for offshore fishing. |
| September | Fall fishing heats up inshore. Snapper, Grouper, and Triggerfish move closer to shore. |
| October | An excellent time for fishing. The weather is perfect and the fish are closer to shore. |