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Our Fishing Captains
OFFSHORE – REEF/WRECK |
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| Joe Saba (bio) | “Dirty Boat” | 32’ Blackfin |
| Capt. Galon Johnson (bio) | “Reel Sharp” | 33’ Hydra Sport |
| Capt. Skye Stanley (bio) | “Blue Heaven" | 32’ Regulator |
| Capt. Arek Wojick (bio) | “Fishin Pole” | 34’ Sea Vee |
| Capt. Brian Cone (bio) | “Contagious” | 33’ World Cat |
| Capt. Brian McCadie (bio) | “Satisfaction” | 25’ Parker |
| Capt. John “JP” Baar (bio) | “Petti Coat III” | 41’ Hatteras |
PATCH REEF/WRECK – GULF ‐ TARPON/SHARK |
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| Capt. Chris King (bio) | 21’ Mako | |
| Capt. Rick Cannon (bio) | 26’ Goldline | |
| Capt. Izzy Donatiello (bio) | 20’ Sea Craft | |
| Capt. Jason Katiskas (bio) | 20’ Pioneer | |
| Capt. Bill Walsh (bio) | 21’ Sea Craft | |
BACKCOUNTRY/EVERGLADES – FLATS – TARPON/SHARK |
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| Capt. Mike Patterson (bio) | 18’ Action Craft | |
| Capt. Ron Howell (bio) | 21’ Hydra Sport | |
SNORKELING/ECO-SUNSET CRUISES |
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| Capt. Lori Poling (bio) | Happy Cat | 43' Catamaran |
| Capt. Samantha Zeher (bio) | Keyz Charters |
21’ Deck Boat |
SNORKELING/FISHING COMBO - SPEARFISHING - LOBSTER CHARTERS |
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| Capt. Brian McCadie (bio) | “Satisfaction” | 25’ Parker |
| Capt. Jason Katiskas (bio) | 20’ Pioneer | |
| Joe Saba was born and raised here in South Florida. His love affair with everything salty started while snorkeling off the family property here in the Keys for lobster before he was 5 years old. He has been a staple here at Robbie’s for years starting as a mate on the Captain Michael Party Boat at 16. As he gained more and more experience he made the transition to offshore mate. His many years of experience on The Islamorada lady and Islamorada lady II have proven invaluable as he now skippers his own boat. Joe Saba is the owner of the Dirty Boat. The Dirty Boat is a 32’ Blackfin equipped with an enclosed cabin with seating and a walk in bathroom. The Dirty Boat is also equipped with large cockpit to fish up to six anglers comfortably and wrap around seating outside as well. A day with Joe will not be soon forgotten. He is a people person and enjoys putting people on the fish. Whether he is catching dolphin in the summer or sailfish in the winter Joe will show you a great time. | ||
| Captain Galon Johnson is originally from Jackson, Tennessee. He has been fishing his entire life, from freshwater rivers and lakes to the Florida Keys. He received his first fishing license on the day he was born, he was born with fishing in his heart. Captain Galon has been fishing Islamorada and the Florida Keys for many years and is very experienced in all aspects of fishing. He started as a Party Boat Mate, learning the Reef and Wrecks of Islamorada then he moved on to Offshore Charters where he fished for Dolphin, Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish and more. Capt. Galon is Captain of the Reel Sharp, a 33ft Hydra Sport with triple 250hp Yamaha Four Strokes. The Reel Sharp is tournament rigged and ready. With a 30ft tower, you are able to spot the fish from a far and with the engine speed, you can get to the fish faster. The Reel Sharp is also equipped with a bathroom and sink on board along with comfortable seating. Captain Galon has many years of experience on the water and is great with anglers of all ages. Whether you want to catch yellowtails on the Reef or head Offshore for the Sailfish and Dolphin of your dreams, Captain Galon is well experienced and will put you on the fish. | ||
| Captain Stanley has fished from the docks of Islamorada and the Florida Keys all his life. Starting off on the “Kalex” Charter Boat with Captain Alex Adler at Bud n’ Mary’s Marina at the tender age of 12, he worked his way from Swab, to Mate, to Captain. He has worked on every tournament from back country fishing and kids tournaments, to the International Billfish Release Extreme Tournament in the Caribbean. He mated for Capt. Billy Knowles in the Islamorada Sailfish Fly Tournament in which they took first place with Ed Liccione as angler. Today, Skye is owner and operator of Blue Heaven, a fully-rigged and ready 32' REGULATOR, open fisherman, offshore charter boat located at Robbie’s Marina. Powered by twin 250 HP Yamaha 4 stroke engines, Blue Heaven gets you to fishing fast. It has all the latest electronics including GPS, depth finder, ELT, and VHF. Plus a tower for better fish spotting, a big live well set up for bait, fresh and saltwater wash down, and marine head (toilet). | ||
| I was born and raised in southeastern Poland where my Daddy handed me a fishing pole instead of a rattle. By the age of 12, my Dad and I had fished the Vistula River for brown trout, into the 10,000 Lakes region in northeastern Poland for perch and carp, and then straight into the Baltic Sea where we would reel in cod, mackerel and salmon. After years of cold-water fishing, I headed for the warm water of Florida where I’ve been offshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic since 1995. Now I navigate my craft, the "Fishin’ Pole," a 30ft Grady White 306 Bimini center console, off the Florida Keys where I hunt down dolphin, swordfish, Wahoo and a variety of bottom species! What’s more, if you’re not looking to just crank in a fish the mates caught for you and you actually want to learn something, I’m ready and willing to take the time to share some of my own fish-hookin’ know-how with you. Whether you’re an experienced sport fisherman or not, I’ll make sure your experience on the "Fishin’ Pole" will make you feel like an Ol’ Salt! Call me when you are ready to get your hands bloody, and let’s kill some fish. | ||
| Say Hello to Brian Cone, Captain of the Contagious, a very well-equipped 33-foot World Cat especially suited to provide smooth and comfortable travel to the best fishing spots in the ocean waters off Islamorada. Even the roughest days will be smooth on the Contagious! In the Florida Keys, Captain Brian Cone has gained a reputation as the hot hand when it comes to offshore fishing. When you fish on the Contagious you not only catch fish, but you learn a whole lot about Cone's techniques and what makes him so good as an expert at finding the fish. His passion and intensity for fishing and his easy way with customers, young and old, will surely make your day on the water a memory you will never forget! Captain Brian was raised in the Keys exploring the ocean since he was just a little tyke. After graduating from college, Brian couldn't wait to get back to the Florida Keys and his real love - fishing! As a kid, he got to know many of the local captains who knew how to go that extra mile and come back with record-book catches. Cone learned well from them. Now, still in his early 30s, he's the one that fishermen young and old love to listen to! His early times spent on the ocean gave him a special understanding and love of the water and turned a passion into a very rewarding career. Cone has been featured on ESPN and in many fishing publications, including Saltwater Sportsman, Center Console, and Men's Journal. Ever since he was a young teenager, Cone's name has been found at the top of the leader board at local fishing tournaments with great frequency. Book a trip with Brian on the Contagious! You are sure to have a great day on the water. | ||
| My name is Capt. Brian McCadie. I am 33 years old and have been professionally fishing the Keys since I was 19. I now proudly fish aboard my 25 foot Parker out of Robbie’s Marina. After mating and captaining in Marathon, Key West and the Dry Tortugas I spent my first 8 years in Islamorada captaining boats for Robbie’s Marina including the Capt. Michael and Islamorada Lady II. I now run my own boat where I focus on making sure my customers have a great time by not only producing fantastic catches, but by letting you do the fishing! I firmly believe that when you go fishing you should have a fishing rod in your hands and feel the fish hit the bait. In addition to a tower for sailfish, cobia, mahi and permit fishing, my boat has 99 sq. feet of room on the stern for your whole family or group to comfortably make the most of the day on the reef, wrecks, offshore or in the Gulf of Mexico. The boat also has a toilet and padded seating in the enclosed cabin which keeps you dry and comfortable even on rough days. | ||
| Captain John has been on the water since before he could walk. He was born and raised in south Florida and has had a passion for fishing and the ocean since he was old enough to hold a fishing pole. As an adult, Captain John’s passion, some may call it an unhealthy obsession, for all aspects of fishing led him to get his captain’s license. He left the “real world” behind and took his place in the only job he was meant for, fishing guide. After three years in Key West, fishing from Stock Island to the Dry Tortugas, John moved his boat, the Petticoat III, to Robbie’s Marina in the fishing capitol of the world, Islamorada, FL. John also spent two summers in Alaska guiding anglers on halibut and salmon trips. The Petticoat III is a 41’ Hatteras sport fishing boat with all the amenities you may require including air conditioning, a full bathroom with shower, a full galley, and berths in which to rest. John has trips to suit every angler and skill level. | ||
| I have a passion for Tarpon Fishing because of all the years I have spent fishing here in the Florida Keys. Whether I was fishing offshore or in the backcountry, I found Tarpon fishing to be the most exciting fish that people liked to catch, and would remember for the rest of their lives because it is truly a fish of a lifetime! I take a lot of father and son teams, couples, or just a small group of friends Tarpon fishing and they enjoy it so much that they return year after year! Tarpon range in size from 50 lbs. to 200 lbs. It would not be a rare sight to see a 200lb. Tarpon literally leaping out of the water and put on quite a show – So, don’t forget to bring your camera! | ||
| Captain Rick Cannon was born and raised in South Florida. He has been fishing his entire life throughout Florida but mainly in the Florida Keys. His professional career has had him here at Robbie's for the past 14 years. He has guided anglers to 5 IGFA Line Class Records and has caught 6 of his own IFGA records. Captain Cannon fishes from his 26' custom built Goldline to accommodate four anglers comfortably. Captain Cannon's ideal fishing trip is to catch his customers "A tarpon of a lifetime!" | ||
| Captain Izzy has been fishing Miami, Key Largo & Islamorada all his life, and has operated his own full-time sportfishing charter operation for more than 15 years. Whether it's trying to catch dinner, a trophy of a lifetime, or taking the family out for a day on the water, you would have made the correct decision choosing him. He knows what people expect and tries to provide it. In fact, he makes a very special effort to ensure that the novice or young anglers are having fun. | ||
| Growing up in Atlantic Beach, Fl, Captain Jason became an avid fisherman acquiring 12 years of experience pursuing a variety of salt water species. He moved to Islamorada in 2006 and began fishing the reefs and wrecks full time. Fishing with him, you never know what species you might encounter. The variety of species available is why the realm of reef/wreck fishing is his favorite. Captain Jason believes it is important to teach anglers of all ages and skill levels during their fishing adventure while putting together a great catch and fun fishing trip. He enjoys customizing trips to include snorkeling, eco-tours, and a variety of other activities in addition to catching fish. He values his clients and always makes sure they have a pleasurable experience. | ||
| Capt. Bill Walsh, licensed and Insured USCG Captain. Operator of Boating Adventures in the Florida Keys. Lived and fished in Islamorada Florida Keys for over 30 years. Featuring a 21' center console Seacraft, with new and quiet 200 hp. Yamaha four stroke engine, Tee top for shade, Live wells, and all equipment to make your fishing or snorkeling trip fun, safe, and successful. Fishing for up to 4 anglers and snorkeling for up to 6 persons. Specializing in family fun fishing trips for fishermen from 3 to 93. "I want you and your family to have a boating adventure that you will remember for a lifetime." | ||
| Born in Baltimore Maryland and raised in Westminster, Mike began fishing in a small stream behind his house at the age of 4. Growing up in Maryland give him many opportunities to fish in ponds, streams, lakes, the Atlantic Ocean, and let’s not forget the Chesapeake Bay. Mike’s career choice was an electrician but at the age of 26 Mike had a terrible accident. Mike was still limited as to the things he could do, so with his love for the water Mike changed his career and learned to scuba dive and soon became a dive instructor. With his knowledge for fishing, diving and love for the water he moved to Islamorada “The Sportfishing Capital of the World”, in the Florida Keys, and ran a dive shop and soon after bought an offshore boat and started a Fishing Charter business. Sailfish became his fish of choice. Mike competed in every tournament in town and won 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in almost every tournament that he competed in. So then it was time to try backcountry and flats fishing, after 1 year Mike sold his off shore boat and became a full time Backcountry Fishing Guide, winning many backcountry tournaments and is still backcountry fishing today. Mike has had the opportunity to be a Fishing Guide for a past President, sports heroes, actors, senators and some very interesting fishermen and enjoys every minute of it. You could sit for hours and hear all the interesting stories that Mike has to offer about events, people, and some pretty interesting situations he has come to find himself in. This is what led Mike to The American Outdoorsman and is very honored to be a member of the “Pro Staff”. He is looking forward to bringing his passion and knowledge of fishing to The American Outdoorsman. Mike has been a fishing guide for about 30 years now. He made a full recovery from his near death accident and by looking at him today you would never know that it even happened. He continues to live his life to the fullest and is thankful for every day he has. | ||
| Hi, I'm Captain Ron Howell. Most folks will remember me as one of the captains on the Captain Michael. I ran her for 5 years. Anyways, I've fished the Florida keys for the last 35 years. I now have my own boats, a bay boat which I fish Florida bay, Everglades National Park and the near shore waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic. I specialize in Snook, redfish, tripletail, and sea trout and have an intimate knowledge of the creeks and sounds of our estuaries. I also have a flats skiff to fish the "skinny waters" were I target bonefish, permit and sight fish tarpon. I look forward to taking you to catch that fish of a lifetime or just take in the beauty and catch some dinner with the family! I've guided anglers to victories in tournaments such as the Redbone, super fly and take stock in children. Again I look forward to fishing you. | ||
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| As a “Marine Corp brat,” Captain Lori Poling has traveled to many places around the world. After visiting numerous destinations, she found her home in the Florida Keys 8 years ago. Since her arrival, she has spent most of her time as snorkel and dive boat captain and a scuba instructor throughout the beautiful reefs of Key Largo and the surrounding keys. | ||
| Captain Samantha is a local resident with a large knowledge base of the Islamorada area. She was born in Florida and grew up playing on the waters off of Lower Matecumbe. She learned to fish and snorkel at a young age and took a liking to the marine habitat. Samantha went on to study Marine Biology at Barry University and earned her degree in May 2009. She loves being on the water and enjoys educating people about the importance of the marine environment | ||
