About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Head out with Captain Ben for an action-packed day of fishing in the Tavernier backcountry! Tavernier provides quick access to the productive Florida Key waters home to reefs and shipwrecks covered in brilliant bright colors of the spectrum, backcountry shallow water flats with fish made for sight fishing, gorgeous deep water Pelagics that love to feed on the surface, and much more!

On this 4 to 8-hour trip, Captain Ben will take you into the beautiful Tavernier backcountry flats where you'll be fly fishing for sought-after fish including Barracuda, Snapper, Florida Pompano, Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Redfish, Snook, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Tripletail, and even some elusive Bonefish and Permit. With Captain Ben, you can either use classic light tackle, or if you're looking for a challenge you can try your hand at sight-casting with a fly rod. Whatever your ideal trip is, Captain Ben will do what he can to make it happen!

You'll be fishing aboard an 18' Action Craft skiff boat with capacity for 3 guests. Powered by a 115 HP Suzuki engine, this boat will have no problem taking you from one hotspot to another in the backcountry waters! She comes equipped with GPS, Fishfinder, Snorkeling Equipment, a Live Bait Well, Tuna Tubes, and an Ice Box to store your catches.

Captain Ben will provide all rods, reels, tackle and fishing licenses. All you need to bring is a Florida saltwater fishing license, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, and any food or drinks you might need. Come aboard with Captain Ben and experience the awesome fishing the Keys have to offer!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$450.00	$600.00	$700.00
2 People	$500.00	$650.00	$750.00
3 People	$550.00	$700.00	$800.00

Pay 25% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Ben T.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 17 years of exp.

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Laid-back

Comfortable

Instructional

Expert Oriented

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About Your Guide

Ben T.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 17 years of exp.

Explore Islamorada and the Florida Keys skinny water with Captain Ben for Tarpon, Bonefish, Snook, Permit, and Redfish. If you're looking for a bit of everything, book a full-day to head deeper for Sailfish, Snapper, and Grouper as well.

Islamorada offers unique fishing opportunities that make catching a Sailfish offshore and targeting Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Reds, and Snook inshore a lofty yet realistic goal.

Fish neighboring Key Largo's tropical hardwoods, winding creeks (filled with gamefish), Everglades National Park and a portion of a national marine sanctuary for some of the most fascinating botanical scenery in the state.

Captain Ben lives to show fly fishing and conventional anglers of all skill levels what fishing the Florida Keys is all about!

Captain Ben hosts trips aboard his 18’ Action Craft skiff, powered by a 115HP Suzuki outboard that glides up to 40 knots. He provides all equipment necessary, including top-notch Redbone, Shimano and Penn rods and reels. Just let him know and he’ll bring fly fishing and snorkeling equipment along for the ride.

Live bait (included) will be caught either prior or at the beginning of the trip, depending on availability. A cooler with ice and bottled water will also be on board, with plenty of additional room for any food or drinks you chose to bring along.

Fill in date, party size, trip duration, and start time above to book and get out there with Captain Ben and Captain Experiences!

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

White Sturgeon over 1000 lbs and Sawfish over 1000 lbs

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

5 star seafood dinner

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

White Sturgeon over 1000 lbs and Sawfish over 1000 lbs

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

5 star seafood dinner

What’s your favorite band?

Journey

What’s your favorite movie?

Dumb & Dumber

What’s your favorite sports team?

Florida Panthers NHL

What’s your drink of choice?

V&T Lime

What was your last halloween costume?

Cow

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Tibor Billy Pate fly reel

How did you get started guiding?

Second Generation guide

What makes you different from other guides?

Humility, patience, integrity. I always will put my best foot forward for my guests, whom usually turn into friends.

Start Location & Lodging Options

Tavernier, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Action Craft
Boat Length: 18'
Boat Restroom: No

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on the current month (March).

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Fly Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Reviews

5.0

based on 10 reviews

Michael

Verified Review

January 10

Ben was amazing! A cold front moved in, temps plumetted, it didnt look good. We laid into 2 tarpon, about 30 jacks, red snapper, mangrove snapper, and many others. He is a great captain with lots of knowledge. I will book with him again.

Joseph

Verified Review

April 25

NON-STOP ACTION!
Captain Experiences “HOOKED” us up with Captain Ben!
Captain Ben is not only professional but he has the experience, knowledge, patience and skill that put us on multi species of fish, in diverse weather conditions throughout the day!!
My two sons and I agree, that fishing with Captain Ben was like fishing with a friend!
We made memories that will last forever!
April 25, 2023.

Joseph

Verified Review

April 25

Rocco

Verified Review

January 24

I took my son and son in law fishing with Capt. Ben and he did not disappoint, we cought fish all day long. He was very knowledgeable navigating the Gulf waters and it's hot spots. Highly recommend Captain Ben and I hope to get back out with him soon. He is also a veteran so thank you for your service Captain 🇺🇲.

Rocco

Verified Review

January 24

Ethan

Verified Review

December 29

Bens a great guide, easy to talk to a got us on fish. Can’t ask for more. Would book again.

James

Verified Review

November 22

Ben was very knowledgeable as to where the fish were. From the Barricuda my grandson caught, to all the other fish my son in law, and myself caught. The weather was tremendous. Zach, and Ben changed their schedule to accommodate the 2 families. Will definitely book with them again.

William

Verified Review

February 13

Great guide, friendly, helpful and an excellent fisherman. I came looking for bone and permit and caught both. A number 1; could not have asked for more.

Richard

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August 2

What a Great Trip, Ben was a Great Guide, We laughed and caught fish and had fun.

Lapene

Verified Review

March 21

Damn great time on the water with Ben. He was willing to quickly adjust to last minute changes (remember, when you are replying to messages from Captain Experiences they might not get to the guide you are using through them). Ben got us into multiple species of fish using various methods of angling. When our time was up, we had a few "keepers" that Ben filleted up for us. It was a perfect day on...

Lapene

Verified Review

March 21

Jamie

Verified Review

July 19

Captain Ben gave us a great trip in the Everglades. Put us on fish all day and gave us many opportunities. Made quick adjustments to the situations and made sure we had dinner too! Thanks Captain!

Philip

Verified Review

March 4

Ben, what a guy/guide! Our family had a great time out fishing with him. Very knowledgeable and friendly! 10/10 would recommend booking with him during your vacation in The Keys!