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!



Monday, March 31, 2014

The Benefits of Charter Fishing

Charter fishing offers a number of advantages, even for skilled fisherman, such as the ability to take advantage of a larger boat that can head out into offshore waters for a different kind of fishing experience. If you are thinking about a charter fishing outing, here are some of the many reasons they have become so popular:

Getting pampered. Hooking up and unhooking up your boat to the trailer and getting out in the water, as well as making sure you have all the supplies you need is time-consuming and a part of every fishing trip. With charter fishing, all those responsibilities fall to the charter captain and crew. All you have to do is show up ready for fishing.

Getting educated. Many charter captains have years of experience fishing in the area and can share with you their encyclopedic knowledge of hot spots and the what lures will attract which fish. It's like an outing with a fishing Ph. D. Decide whether you want a party charter with a group of friends or a one-on-one session.

Getting fish. How many times have you spent an entire day casting from a pier or moving around to different locations without catching a single fish? It happens to everyone. Charter captains know that they aren't going to get much repeat business if their charter fishing outings don't bring in some fish. They will rely on all of their experience to find a spot where the fish are biting, as well as sophisticated radar or sonar to find schools of fish.

Bring a friend. A charter fishing trip is a great way to expose someone to the fishing experience. Or perhaps you have a child or spouse or friend who didn't quite understand the lure of fishing during a trip that netted no fish. Charter fishing is likely to be a more impressive experience because it's usually more comfortable and there's a much greater chance of having the excitement of catching fish.

There is no other Miami Beach Deep Sea Fishing Charter Boat like The THERAPY-IV, winner of TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice award for 2013. For more information on our services, contact Captain Stan at 305-945-1578.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

The THERAPY-IV Awarded Best Marina for 2014!

Earlier this year, The THERAPY-IV was nominated for Local 10’s Top Ten contest, established to recognize some the city’s most popular businesses that may have otherwise gone under the radar. Well, the contest is over, and the results placed our very own THERAPY-IV Fishing Charter in the very top of our category- Best Marina! That’s, right, first place! We have nobody to thank except our fans who took the time to vote for us- we are so proud and grateful!

Voting started on January 1st and continued for a 10 week period, allowing fans to vote every day for the business or businesses of their choosing under a vast number of categories. As we successfully placed first in our category, we will be featured in a Local 10 special, as well as have year-round exposure on the Local 10 website. You can catch the results on air April 18th, so be sure to tune in! If you haven’t experienced our Miami Deep Sea Fishing Charter, let me introduce my company in a few words:

The THERAPY-IV is South Florida’s premiere fishing charter, with a skilled crew and set in the beautiful waters Miami is famous for. Our experience, crew, 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. Our fishing experience is perfect for anyone, beginners and seasoned alike. With over 40 years experience fishing the Atlantic and bay waters of Miami, the Therapy-IV team is the best team to spend a day out on the sea with. We have an expert crew and two fantastic 58-foot vessels fully-equipped to catch any fish traversing our waters, as well as accommodate groups of 6 on each boat.

For more information on Miami Beach Deep Sea Fishing, call us at 305-945-1578.

Monday, March 24, 2014

Spring Break on The THERAPY-IV!

In Miami, Spring is considered the peak of fishing season! There are a variety of species close to shore which makes Miami a magical destination this time of year. The weather is warming up and the humidity is still low, making for fantastic fishing! You can find giant tarpon on the beach, or sailfish, swordfish, shark, dolphin, tuna, and wahoo out in the ocean. Whatever your preference, The THERAPY-IV won’t let you down- there isn’t another fishing charter in Miami with the same experience and track record for successful trips.

So if you’re visiting sunny South Florida for Spring Break, be sure to make your way to Halouver Marina and get about The THERAPY-IV! Our experience, crew, 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.

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.

Located in Halouver Marina, The THERAPY-IV fleet is just 6 minutes from the Gulf Stream, a prime spot for catching many types of fish as they migrate. For more information on our Miami Beach Deep Sea Fishing services, contact me, Captain Stan, by calling 305-945-1578.

Friday, March 14, 2014

Don’t Miss the Best Event in Tennis- the Sony Open Tennis Miami 2014!

Widely considered to be the best event in March, the Sony Open Tennis 2014 arrives next week! Scheduled for March 17th through the 30th, it will be held at the Crandon Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, Miami. The two-week combined event is owned and operated by IMG. The Sony Open is one of nine ATP Masters 1000 Series events on the ATP calendar, a Premier Mandatory event on the WTA calendar, and features the top men's and women's tennis players in the world.

In 2013 Andy Murray defeated David Ferrer for his second Sony Open title, while Serena Williams knocked off Maria Sharapova to capture her record sixth title in Miami. Williams opening match will kick-off an exciting weekend of tennis which will include ATP World No. 2 Novak Djokovic taking the court on Friday, March 21 (Session 7) and World No. 1 Rafael Nadal making his return to Miami on Saturday, March 22 (Session 10).

Last year, Williams claimed her sixth title in Miami, surpassing Steffi Graff for the most by any woman in Sony Open history and tying Andre Agassi for the most by any player all-time. This year, to hold the most wins in Sony Open history, Williams will have to navigate an impressive player field including Australian Open winner Li Na, four-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova, two-time Sony Open champion Victoria Azarenka and many more.

Not to be outdone, the men’s player field is even more impressive with 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer, defending Sony Open champion Andy Murray, Australian Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka and former US Open champion Juan Martin del Porto all entered to play.

But the Sony Open is not just a tennis tournament, it is a lifestyle event. The Sony Open offers a range of activities for the entire family. From the die-hard tennis fan to the casual consumer, the Sony Open features food by world-class chefs, luxurious shopping options, live music, beautiful weather and a host of other activities.



For more information on Miami Deep Sea Fishing, contact The THERAPY-IV by calling 305-954-1578.

Monday, March 10, 2014

The Final Stretch! Last Day to Vote for The THERAPY-IV on Local 10’s Top Ten Contest!

Hard to believe that the time has come- Local 10’s Top Ten Contest ends today, so let’s finish strong! Since The THERAPY-IV's been nominated in the running for the Local 10 Top Ten contest, hosted by WPLG/Local 10, the ABC television station serving South Florida, we've been at the forefront of our category. There is nobody else to thank but all of our wonderful friends, family, and guests who took the time to vote for us. Words cannot express our excitement and pride to be so recognized and appreciated by you, our fans, and we’re extremely humbled by the other fantastic businesses in the running.

Local 10 asked the millions of people who watch their stations to head over to vote.local10.com and vote for the places and businesses they feel are the best in hundreds of categories; if you haven’t had the chance yet, it’s not too late. You have until the end of the day to contribute! Many of the businesses that got the most votes in their category will be featured on the special, as well as have year-round exposure on the Local 10 website! If you haven’t experienced our Miami Deep Sea Fishing Charter, let me introduce my company in a few words:

The THERAPY-IV is South Florida’s premiere fishing charter, with a skilled crew and set in the beautiful waters Miami is famous for. Our experience, crew, 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. Our fishing experience is perfect for anyone, beginners and seasoned alike. With over 40 years experience fishing the Atlantic and bay waters of Miami, the Therapy-IV team is the best team to spend a day out on the sea with. We have an expert crew and two fantastic 58-foot vessels fully-equipped to catch any fish traversing our waters, as well as accommodate groups of 6 on each boat.

For more information on Miami Beach Deep Sea Fishing, call us at 305-945-1578.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Less Than One Week Left! Vote for Us at Local 10’s Top Ten Contest!

As you may already know, The THERAPY-IV has been nominated in the running for the Local 10 Top Ten contest, hosted by WPLG/Local 10, the ABC television station serving South Florida. Believe it or not, voting ends March 10th- that’s less than a week from now- so let’s blow it out of the water! Thanks to all our THERAPY-IV fans, we’re at the very top in our category; words cannot express our excitement and pride to be so recognized and appreciated by you, our fans, and we’re extremely humbled by the other fantastic businesses in the running.

As we mentioned before, voting has already started as Local 10 asked the millions of people who watch their stations to head over to vote.local10.com and vote for the places and businesses they feel are the best in hundreds of categories. Many of the businesses that got the most votes in their category will be featured on the special, so vote for us! If we continue in this manner, we will have year-round exposure on the Local 10 website! If you love our charter, take a minute to visit the site and vote! If you haven’t experienced our Miami Deep Sea Fishing Charter, let me introduce my company in a few words:

The THERAPY-IV is South Florida’s premiere fishing charter, with a skilled crew and set in the beautiful waters Miami is famous for. Our experience, crew, 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. Our fishing experience is perfect for anyone, beginners and seasoned alike. With over 40 years experience fishing the Atlantic and bay waters of Miami, the Therapy-IV team is the best team to spend a day out on the sea with. We have an expert crew and two fantastic 58-foot vessels fully-equipped to catch any fish traversing our waters, as well as accommodate groups of 6 on each boat.

For more information on Miami Beach Deep Sea Fishing, call us at 305-945-1578.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Spring Break is Approaching! Escape the Cold on Our Miami Deep Sea Fishing Charter

While the rest of the country is still feeling the icy winds of winter, South Florida is a gorgeous 80 degrees most of the week long. With the temperature warming up just in time for Spring Break, Miami is sure to be the most coveted destination this year. Not only do we have wonderful spring events, but it is the perfect time to take a boat out to sea with The THERAPY-IV!

Our experience, crew, 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.

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. 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.

Located in Halouver Marina, The THERAPY-IV fleet is just 6 minutes from the gulf stream, a prime spot for catching many types of fish as they migrate. For more information on our Miami Deep Sea Fishing services, contact me, Captain Stan, by calling 305-945-1578.