About Your Guide

Ed Traylor

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Comfortable
Quantity
Expert Oriented
Captain Ed (our founder) is 4th generation Floridian who has fished the coastal and inland waters since childhood. He has also fished (and continues to fish) with some of the most renowned Captains in Marathon Key gathering decades of offshore fishing knowledge and techniques from award-winning captains. Whether you are here for the first time or visit Marathon regularly, we will provide a fishing experience that you will never forget.

About Your Guide

Ed Traylor

Independent Guide
Captain Ed (our founder) is 4th generation Floridian who has fished the coastal and inland waters since childhood. He has also fished (and continues to fish) with some of the most renowned Captains in Marathon Key gathering decades of offshore fishing knowledge and techniques from award-winning captains. Whether you are here for the first time or visit Marathon regularly, we will provide a fishing experience that you will never forget.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
350 pound Swordfish
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Probably seafood or steaks
What’s your favorite band?
Too many to list Country ,Rock to Reggea and others types in between.
What’s your favorite movie?
Too many to list

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
350 pound Swordfish
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Probably seafood or steaks
What’s your favorite band?
Too many to list Country ,Rock to Reggea and others types in between.
What’s your favorite movie?
Too many to list
What’s your favorite sports team?
Don't have one
What’s your drink of choice?
Mt. Dew
What was your last halloween costume?
Disco dude costume that was over the top..won 2 costume contest in same night.
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Health and happiness..
How did you get started guiding?
Grandfather was a tackle store owner and a great fisherman as well as my father. So it was a natural fit for me and my sons.
What makes you different from other guides?
We pride ourselves on the experience and memories we help our customers create. We are family owned and operated. I have 3 sons 2 of them are also in the fishing industry, one who is my first mate and working his way towards becoming a captain as wwell. Fishing with small children is our specialty, we also cater to handicapped clients who need more attention and understanding. We are also pet friendly and dogs are welcome aboard our boat.
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Marathon, Florida
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April 9th, 2025
Marathon, Florida
4-6 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck
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Marathon, Florida
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Marathon, Florida
4-6 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck
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Marathon, Florida
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