The Captain

When booking a trip on the charter boat backlash, you will have the option to choose Chris Kirby as your hired Captain. His reputation is highly recognized along the emerald coast and his 20+ years of experience bring a lot to the table. 

Captain Chris Kirby grew up in Niceville, FL on the Choctawhatchee Bay north of Destin fishing with his father. His fishing passion started at age 4 and never slowed down. His grandparents bought him his first flats boat at the age of 10 and living across the street from the bay he was always fishing or spearfishing. He started working as a deckhand at the age of 14. As soon as he was allowed to get his captain’s license he did. Around 21 years old Captain Chris took a job on a private boat, which only fished offshore tournaments. After breaking the Mississippi state record Big-eye Tuna (weighing 203.9) and winning a few other tournaments he decided to start his own inshore charter fishing company. After the first year on his own, he met his wife Shelby. She has since taken over the marketing and booking side of things in order for Chris to focus on finding the fish.

Now with over a decade under their belts, Captain Chris and Shelby Kirby have grown their operation into a very hands-on successful business. Their goal is to share their passion for fishing with everyone who steps foot on their boat and leave a legacy behind. See y’all on the water!