About Your Trip

Deep Sea

Nearshore

Get offshore with Captain Rob, a dedicated and experienced captain who hails from a line of professional anglers. With more than thirty years of experience fishing here in the Keys, he knows every bit of this fishery and will make sure to put you on a trophy, fill your coolers, show you a great time on the water, or all of the above!

On this trip, you'll be heading out to offshore water within about ... Read More

About Your Guide

Independent Guide

Talkative

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Laid-back

Adventurous

Quality

Capt. Rob has over 30 years of fishing and boating experience. His father Ralph was a champion tournament angler, and he passed his passion and experience down to Rob. Captain Rob holds an IGFA World Record for a 38lbs, 12oz King Mackerel on 4lbs. test line! The angler's name was Jerry Mathews. If you're looking for an awesome charter fishing experience in Key West, book a trip with Rob and see what it's all about!

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

1154lbs Bluefin Tuna on stand up tackle.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Snapper and Grouper

What’s your favorite band?

Scorpion

What’s your favorite movie?

StarWars series

What’s your favorite sports team?

UFC

What’s your drink of choice?

Monster Zero Ultra

How did you get started guiding?

Father

What makes you different from other guides?

We take pride in keeping our boat in the best shape.

Start Location

6000 Peninsular Avenue, Key West, Florida 33040, United States | Bodies of water fished: Key West, Dry Tortugas

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Yellowfin
Boat Length: 36
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 900
Number of Engines: 3

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Species

Gag Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Lane Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Mutton Snapper, Sailfish, Wahoo, Yellowtail Snapper

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Cut Bait Fishing, Deep Dropping, Fly Fishing, Gigging, Heavy Tackle Fishing, Jigging, Kite Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing, Sight Casting, Topwater Fishing, Trolling

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

Pricing Matrix

	10 Hours	8 Hours	4 Hours
6 People	$2,860.00	$2,530.00	$1,540.00
5 People	$2,860.00	$2,530.00	$1,540.00
4 People	$2,860.00	$2,530.00	$1,540.00
3 People	$2,860.00	$2,530.00	$1,540.00
2 People	$2,860.00	$2,530.00	$1,540.00
1 Person	$2,860.00	$2,530.00	$1,540.00

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!