Ana Banana Fishing Company

Marathon, Florida
Marathon Offshore Slam- 50' Bertram

About Your Guide

Joel Brandenburg

Independent Guide 23 years of exp.
Talkative
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Laid-back
Quality
Captain Joel is a native Floridian and resident to Marathon and the Florida Keys. He has fished and hunted the globe from Africa to Argentina, Australia to Hawaii, Costa Rica to Canada, Bahamas to Mexico, Virgin Islands to Puerto Rico along with many other areas.

After his vast experience of different lands and waters, he is convinced the world’s most epic fishing adventures are right here in Marathon and the Florida Keys waters!

Let Captain Joel prove to you that this is unequivocally the true sportsman’s epicenter!

About Your Guide

Joel Brandenburg

Independent Guide 23 years of exp.
Captain Joel is a native Floridian and resident to Marathon and the Florida Keys. He has fished and hunted the globe from Africa to Argentina, Australia to Hawaii, Costa Rica to Canada, Bahamas to Mexico, Virgin Islands to Puerto Rico along with many other areas.

After his vast experience of different lands and waters, he is convinced the world’s most epic fishing adventures are right here in Marathon and the Florida Keys waters!

Let Captain Joel prove to you that this is unequivocally the true sportsman’s epicenter!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
500lb Goliath Grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fried fish
What’s your favorite band?
Lynryd Skynyrd
What’s your favorite movie?
Forest Gump

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
500lb Goliath Grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fried fish
What’s your favorite band?
Lynryd Skynyrd
What’s your favorite movie?
Forest Gump
What’s your favorite sports team?
Tampa Bay Bucs
What’s your drink of choice?
Water
What was your last halloween costume?
A human banana
What do you want for Christmas this year?
A 50lb bull mahi
How did you get started guiding?
Grandfather was a Florida Keys guide and fishing Captain for over 40 years
What makes you different from other guides?
No fish No pay policy
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Ana Banana Fishing Company Trips

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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Marathon

Marathon Offshore - 30’ Grady White

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,295
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Marathon

Marathon Offshore - 30’ Boca Grande

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,000
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Marathon

Marathon Offshore Slam- 50’ Bertram

100% (13)
50 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,895

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Recent Reviews of Ana Banana Fishing Company

5.0
based on 13 reviews

David

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Fantastic trip with Capt. Joel and Darren. Got us on some great Mahi Mahi, and kept at it for the whole trip. Highly recommended.

David

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Fantastic trip with Capt. Joel and Darren. Got us on some great Mahi Mahi, and kept at it for the whole trip. Highly recommended.
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Arthur

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We had a rough weather day but Capt Joe Joe put us on a lot of Mahi off shore and Yellowtail closer in. Outstanding day for our group and great boat handling skills from our captain and first mate. Will definitely book with them again.

Arthur

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We had a rough weather day but Capt Joe Joe put us on a lot of Mahi off shore and Yellowtail closer in. Outstanding day for our group and great boat handling skills from our captain and first mate. Will definitely book with them again.
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David

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Very good inshore trip - caught plenty of fish and numerous species. Planning to book again next year,

David

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Very good inshore trip - caught plenty of fish and numerous species. Planning to book again next year,
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Robert

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Great charter. Awesome Captain and First Mate

Robert

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Great charter. Awesome Captain and First Mate
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Casie

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We had a great time with Joel & his crew. Caught a ton of fish, & enjoyed our time offshore :)
We’ll be back to do it again!

Casie

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We had a great time with Joel & his crew. Caught a ton of fish, & enjoyed our time offshore :)
We’ll be back to do it again!
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Russell

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Our group of four had a great time!!! Will take a trip again with Joel the next time we are in Marathon FL.

Russell

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Our group of four had a great time!!! Will take a trip again with Joel the next time we are in Marathon FL.
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Robert

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Where do I start? I am a Florida native and this was the most AMAZING trip I’ve ever had. From the great time on the boat, excellent gear, the best captain and first mate I’ve been around in 30 years of fishing, and let’s not forget TONS OF FISH!!!! If you are planning a trip here look no further than Capt Joel!!!! AMAZING !!!!!

Robert

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Where do I start? I am a Florida native and this was the most AMAZING trip I’ve ever had. From the great time on the boat, excellent gear, the best captain and first mate I’ve been around in 30 years of fishing, and let’s not forget TONS OF FISH!!!! If you are planning a trip here look no further than Capt Joel!!!! AMAZING !!!!!
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Jacquelyn

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It was a perfect day with Captain Joel. We went out 30 miles to the “humps” catching two mahi and 6 tuna, all keepers!

Jacquelyn

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It was a perfect day with Captain Joel. We went out 30 miles to the “humps” catching two mahi and 6 tuna, all keepers!
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Kristina

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We had the best time with Captain Joel & Dwayne. They were extremely accommodating & made our experience the best!

Kristina

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We had the best time with Captain Joel & Dwayne. They were extremely accommodating & made our experience the best!
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Connor

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Captain Joel was awesome. Super chill and laid back. He took us out with the kids and taught them how to deep sea fish too. When we come back to Marathon we will definitely be booking with him again!! Such a good time!!

Connor

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Captain Joel was awesome. Super chill and laid back. He took us out with the kids and taught them how to deep sea fish too. When we come back to Marathon we will definitely be booking with him again!! Such a good time!!
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Thomas

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Carol, Doug, and I enjoyed our near-shore 6-hour fishing trip with Captain Joel and Ana Banana charters in Marathon. We went out past Sombrero Reef and fished for yellow tailed snapper and caught many. We targeted grouper on the bottom as well. Next we fished near the seven mile bridge for permit and yellow jacks. Last we fished a sunken ship for snappers and groupers. Captain Joel knows his business and we caught many fish...

Thomas

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Carol, Doug, and I enjoyed our near-shore 6-hour fishing trip with Captain Joel and Ana Banana charters in Marathon. We went out past Sombrero Reef and fished for yellow tailed snapper and caught many. We targeted grouper on the bottom as well. Next we fished near the seven mile bridge for permit and yellow jacks. Last we fished a sunken ship for snappers and groupers. Captain Joel knows his business and we caught many fish including yellow tailed snapper, mangrove snapper, and schoolmaster snapper. With Captain Joel, your pole will constantly bend with great eating fish.
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Yurko

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Ol Captain was an absolute beauty. You won’t get a better trip out in the keys. If you’re looking for a good time you won’t find better. We caught so many fish out of season that it fed us for days. And to make it better Captain made sure that we were all enjoying ourselves throughout the trip. 6 hours but it felt like 30 min! First mate Cap Eddy was on top of...

Yurko

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Ol Captain was an absolute beauty. You won’t get a better trip out in the keys. If you’re looking for a good time you won’t find better. We caught so many fish out of season that it fed us for days. And to make it better Captain made sure that we were all enjoying ourselves throughout the trip. 6 hours but it felt like 30 min! First mate Cap Eddy was on top of everything and we’ll never forget the experience!
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Lisa

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Great Trip! We enjoyed ourselves and are going home with LOTS of snapper. Reeled in my first shark. Thanks Captain
!

Lisa

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Great Trip! We enjoyed ourselves and are going home with LOTS of snapper. Reeled in my first shark. Thanks Captain
!
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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Blackfin Tuna
Good
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Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Mahi Mahi
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Sailfish
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Wahoo
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Inshore

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