Welcome to the THERAPY-IV Deep Sea Fishing Blog. Captain Stan Saffan and his crew of deep sea sportfishing experts have been fishing the South Florida waters for over 40 years, providing private and shared deep sea and Biscayne Bay charter boat experiences of a lifetime to thousands of people that have had a chance to fish with them. It doesn’t matter if it’s your first time fishing in Miami or you are a master big game monster catcher, you can count on the THERAPY-IV to make your day at sea a memorable one.

We would also love to hear from you! Whether your Deep Sea Fishing Experience was with us or on your own, tell us about it! This will be a place to discuss all things Sports Fishing! Everything from products to techniques, we want to hear it all! I look forward to hearing from all you avid Deep Sea Fishermen out there!

Go get 'em!



Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Captain Stan Wishes Everyone a Very Happy and Healthy New Year!!!

Happy New Year on behalf of The THERAPY-IV crew! Start the New Year with an exciting Miami Deep Sea Fishing adventure that’s fun for the whole family! If you’ve never experienced deep sea fishing, make it one of your resolutions this year- take a trip to Haulover Marina and find out why The THERAPY-IV fishing charter is #1 in South Florida.

Our crew, 47 years’ experience, and unrivaled understanding of Miami’s waters is what has earned us the TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice award for 2013 and TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for the past three years. Additionally, our fishing charter has received the highest rating by 339 travelers.
If you have yet to embark on a Miami Deep Sea Fishing trip with us, consider booking a day with us and you’ll be glad you did! The weather is practically begging for it. Our fishing experience is perfect for anyone, beginners and seasoned alike. Deep Sea Fishing is an adventure available to anyone through The THERAPY-IV fleet- our boats are even outfitted for wheelchair accessible fishing.

Our charters are never too crowded- as seating is limited to a party of 6- and can be booked for half a day or a full day. Half-day charters usually last about 4 hours, more than enough time to land some great fish and great for novices to the sportsfishing experience. We set sail from 8 am to 12 pm and from 1 pm to 5 pm. Night fishing can also be arranged for those who are interested. Full-day excursions are great for the adventurous and offer the possibility of fishing multiple locations and a higher chance of catching rare game.

I’m Captain Stan and I’ve been a passionate sports fisherman since I was a young man. I am, along with the rest of my crew of The THERAPY-IV, dedicated to providing the best charter fishing experience to anyone ready to experience ultimate deep sea fishing. Contact me for further information at 305-945-1578.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Merry Christmas from The THERAPY-IV!

On behalf of the entire THERAPY-IV staff, we would like to wish everyone out there a very Merry Christmas! We hope you have a wonderful time with family and friends, and truly feel the warmth and good-will of the season. May it last all year!

Our crew, 47 years’ experience, and unrivaled understanding of Miami’s waters is what has earned us the TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice award for 2013 and TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for the past three years. Additionally, our fishing charter has received the highest rating by 339 travelers.
If you have yet to embark on a Miami Deep Sea Fishing trip with us, consider booking a day with us and you’ll be glad you did! The weather is practically begging for it. Our fishing experience is perfect for anyone, beginners and seasoned alike. Deep Sea Fishing is an adventure available to anyone through The THERAPY-IV fleet- our boats are even outfitted for wheelchair accessible fishing.

Our fleet consists of two magnificent, huge yachts fully-equipped to catch a variety of fish, such as Marlin, Sailfish, Sharks, Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi or Dorado), Tuna, Wahoo, Barracuda, Snappers, and many more. These features include a large tuna tower for spotting big game, giant live bait tanks, giant outriggers for spacing the baits apart and a giant flying bridge with a captain’s chair and two fighting chairs. The cockpit fishing area is equipped with a giant transom door for boating the monsters safely. Deluxe amenities, such as air conditioning, TV, XM satellite radio, bar counter, shower, and more, can be enjoyed on our boats.

I’m Captain Stan and I’ve been a passionate sports fisherman since I was a young man. I am, along with the rest of my crew of The THERAPY-IV, dedicated to providing the best charter fishing experience to anyone ready to experience ultimate deep sea fishing. Contact me for further information at 305-945-1578.

Friday, December 20, 2013

Check Out A Blurb About Us On LoveThisCity.Com!

Many people turn to The THERAPY-IV, South Florida’s premiere fishing charter, for the best Miami Deep Sea Fishing experience! Our crew, 47 years’ experience, and unrivaled understanding of Miami’s waters is what has earned us the TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice award for 2013 and TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for the past three years. Additionally, our fishing charter has received the highest rating by 339 travelers.

Very recently we have been mentioned in a blurb on LoveThisCity.com by a poster who enjoyed one of our fishing charters and was seemingly blown away. The author of the blog post, James Stevens, had this to say:

“While the THERAPY-IV Deep Sea Fishing Charter is about as far away as you can get from the lazy fishing trips of your childhood, it will soon become one of your fondest adult memories. This acclaimed sport fishing operation takes amateurs and experts alike to the teeming waters off the coast of Miami, and if you’ve never caught anything bigger than a bluegill, the fight that a massive ocean fish gives you will blow you away.”

If you’d like to read the rest of the blog, click here.

The THERAPY-IV is based in Halouver Marina, just 2 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and 6 minutes from the Gulf Stream. Our home gives us a prime spot for Miami Deep Sea Fishing, inshore and offshore, and is located just south of Sunny Isles and north of Bal Harbour on Collins Avenue.

I’m Captain Stan and I’ve been a passionate sports fisherman since I was a young man. I am, along with the rest of my crew of The THERAPY-IV, dedicated to providing the best charter fishing experience to anyone ready to experience ultimate deep sea fishing. Contact me for further information at 305-945-1578.

Monday, December 16, 2013

Winter Fishing in Florida

As the rest of the country freezes, we here in Miami are enjoying some great weather and some great fishing. While some species of fish are migrating South as the weather cools, there are still a number of types of fish appearing during the wonderful, mild Miami winter season. The months of November through February are ideal for catching Snapper, Sailfish, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Spanish mackerel, Tarpon, and Trout. These fish are great for angling, with exciting and flashy swimming as your draw in the line. Miami Deep Sea Fishing is also a great escape from the stress of the holidays and the perfect activity for you to enjoy with your family.

The THERAPY-IV fleet is located in Halouver Marina, just 6 minutes from the gulfstream. Check out pictures of some of the monsters we have caught deep-sea fishing on the Daily Catch section of our website. We also have a YouTube page filled with exciting catches. That could be you and your family on your next fishing trip with Therapy-IV!

Our fishing experience is perfect for anyone, beginners and seasoned alike. Book a trip with us and see why, to seasoned anglers, there is nothing more thrilling than the tell-tale tug of a “monster” on the fishing line. Monsters, as they are affectionately nick-named, refer to big game fish. Deep Sea Fishing is an adventure available to anyone through The THERAPY-IV fleet- our boats are even outfitted for wheelchair accessible fishing. Deluxe amenities, such as air conditioning, TV, XM satellite radio, bar counter, shower, and more, can be enjoyed on our boats.

I’m Captain Stan and I’ve been a passionate sports fisherman since I was a young man. I am, along with the rest of my crew of The THERAPY-IV, dedicated to providing the best charter fishing experience to anyone ready to experience ultimate deep sea fishing. Contact me for further information at 305-945-1578.

Friday, December 13, 2013

In Loving Memory of Richard Sharpstein, An All-American Hero

Today we would like to honor one of my very good friends, Richard Sharpstein, who has left us far too early. Known to his friends as one of the kindest, most loving people we’ve ever met, he will never be forgotten.

Richard Sharpstein was a renowned Miami criminal lawyer, recognized as a larger-than-life courtroom figure with a signature gravel voice and engaging personality. Richard was the best at his job, and had handled some of Miami Dade County's most high profile cases in a career that spanned four decades. He focused on white collar criminal defenses, but he tried cases across a wide range of crimes including civil fraud, civil rights violations, and cases involving corporate executives, politicians, and other public figures.

"I admired Richard as an attorney and later as a judge when he appeared in front of me," former Third District Court of Appeal Chief Judge Juan Ramirez, Jr. wrote on the Daily Business Review website. "He was colorful but ethical and trustworthy. His arguments were well thought out and incisive. As a human being, he was a great guy. We will miss him."

Services for renowned Miami criminal lawyer Richard Sharpstein will be held Sunday on Miami Beach. The funeral will take place at Temple Beth Sholom, 4144 Chase Ave., at 1:30 p.m. His law firm, Akerman Senterfitt, announced the creation of a donation bank in his honor, the Foundation for Criminal Justice.

The THERAPY-IV offers our condolences to his family and all those who cared for Richard. His memory will live on in the hearts of those whose lives he touched.

Now, just a glimpse into a wonderful life gone too soon:

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Take Advantage of our Fantastic Deal this December!

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy one of our acclaimed Miami Deep Sea Fishing Trips at a 10 percent discount now until December 24th! Our crew, 47 years’ experience, and unrivaled understanding of Miami’s waters is what has earned us the TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice award for 2013 and TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for the past three years. Additionally, our fishing charter has received the highest rating by 339 travelers, making a day with The THERAPY-IV a great gift for the holidays.

Our charters are never too crowded- as seating is limited to a party of 6- and can be booked for half a day or a full day. Half-day charters usually last about 4 hours, more than enough time to land some great fish and great for novices to the sportsfishing experience. We set sail from 8 am to 12 pm and from 1 pm to 5 pm. Night fishing can also be arranged for those who are interested. Full-day excursions are great for the adventurous and offer the possibility of fishing multiple locations and a higher chance of catching rare game.

Our fishing experience is perfect for anyone, beginners and seasoned alike. Book a trip with us and see why, to seasoned anglers, there is nothing more thrilling than the tell-tale tug of a “monster” on the fishing line. Monsters, as they are affectionately nick-named, refer to big game fish. Deep Sea Fishing is an adventure available to anyone through The THERAPY-IV fleet- our boats are even outfitted for wheelchair accessible fishing. Deluxe amenities, such as air conditioning, TV, XM satellite radio, bar counter, shower, and more, can be enjoyed on our boats.

Time is running out on this fantastic deal, so call me, Captain Stan, today and see what has everyone in Miami talking about! Call The THERAPY-IV at 305-945-1578.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Holiday Special at The THERAPY-IV- 10 Percent Off Fishing Trips!

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy one of our acclaimed Miami Deep Sea Fishing Trips at a 10 percent discount now until December 24th! Our crew, 47 years’ experience, and unrivaled understanding of Miami’s waters is what has earned us the TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice award for 2013 and TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for the past three years. Additionally, our fishing charter has received the highest rating by 339 travelers, making a day with The THERAPY-IV a great gift for the holidays.

Our charters are never too crowded- as seating is limited to a party of 6- and can be booked for half a day or a full day. Half-day charters usually last about 4 hours, more than enough time to land some great fish and great for novices to the sportsfishing experience. We set sail from 8 am to 12 pm and from 1 pm to 5 pm. Night fishing can also be arranged for those who are interested. Full-day excursions are great for the adventurous and offer the possibility of fishing multiple locations and a higher chance of catching rare game.

Our fleet consists of two magnificent, huge yachts fully-equipped to catch a variety of fish, such as Marlin, Sailfish, Sharks, Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi or Dorado), Tuna, Wahoo, Barracuda, Snappers, and many more. These features include a large tuna tower for spotting big game, giant live bait tanks, giant outriggers for spacing the baits apart and a giant flying bridge with a captain’s chair and two fighting chairs. The cockpit fishing area is equipped with a giant transom door for boating the monsters safely. Deluxe amenities, such as air conditioning, TV, XM satellite radio, bar counter, shower, and more, can be enjoyed on our boats.

I’m Captain Stan and I’ve been a passionate sports fisherman since I was a young man. I am, along with the rest of my crew of The THERAPY-IV, dedicated to providing the best charter fishing experience to anyone ready to experience ultimate deep sea fishing. Contact me for further information at 305-945-1578.

Art Basel Miami Beach 2013 Is Here!

It’s that time again, and we at The THERAPY-IV are so excited! Miami Beach is never as colorful as it is when Art Basel is in town, with fantastic art, open-air exhibits, galleries, shows, and parties found at every corner. Held annually, Art Basel stages the world’s premier Modern and contemporary art shows in Miami Beach, attracting thousands of visitors to the buzzing city every year. Since its beginning, the event has provided a platform for fostering dynamic relationships between art galleries, artists, private collectors, and public institutions, and now attracts anyone and everyone invested in promoting the visual arts.

From Fairchild to Wynwood, the Design District, MiMo, Brickell, Downtown, Midtown, North Beach and South Beach, all of Miami-Dade is ready to host inarguably the largest convergence of people from the international art world to descend upon a single locale for the entire year. With the plethora of events and shows standard of the yearly affair, the show can get quite overwhelming, but we’ve put together a list of shows you won’t want to miss.

1. The FAILE BÄST Deluxx Fluxx Arcade 2013 Miami Beach Presented by Perrier- Street art duo FAILE is transforming the arcade experience into an interactive aesthetic feast, full of video game machine artworks you can actually play, from psychedelic foosball to pinball machines.

2. Live Rock-n-Roll Karaoke- The Standard's Chez Andre is offering live rock-n-roll karaoke from 11 pm to very late.

3. Friends With You's "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"- The Mondrian South Beach, Paul Kasmin Gallery and PAPER Magazine have teamed up with artists Friends With You for an inflatable installation. The immersive work allows viewers to physically experience the color spectrum and how it relates to our emotions.

4. Ryan McGinness Drawing Class- Learn how to draw from skater-punk-turned-contemporary-pop-artist Ryan McGinness, dubbed "a Warhol for the information age."

5. "Nan Goldin – I Remember Your Face"- See Sabine Lidl's documentary on the grit-tastic photographer Nan Goldin, which is sure to be as dirty and funny as it is intellectually stimulating.

6. Official VH1 + SCOPE Party- Twin sisters and indie pop stars Tegan and Sara will perform at the official VH1 + SCOPE party along with DJ Cassidy.

7.  "Cheeses of France" Pop-Up-  Cheeses of France is hosting a pop-up exhibition dedicated to everyone's favorite dairy product. Antoni Miralda will be constructing a wooden map of France as an homage to the various delicious cheeses that were born in each region.  

There are many more amazing events to be experienced, so make your way to Art Basel Miami Beach before its over! When you’re done with that, make your way over to Haulover Marina for a Miami Deep Sea Fishing trip with The THERAPY-IV like no other! Contact me, Captain Stan, for further information by calling 305-945-1578.