Captain Ted Benbow, Florida Keys Fishing, Islamorada

Spanish Mackerel starting to heat up

2011-11-28T15:34:00.000-08:00

Greeting once again from the "Sportsfishing Capital of the World" Islamorada, Key Largo and the Florida Keys fishing. Well the waters out in the Gulf have cooled down a bit and the Spanish Mackerel run has really started to heat up, an average four hour Charter nets up to 30 of these great fighting fish. There fish provide great action for the whole family! On the Backcountry Everglades trips we are still catching good numbers of Redfish and some Snook. Captain Donnie and I have been spending some father son time looking for Bonefish up on the flats, Donnies is real good at it and it is a rare treat for me to be the Angler for a change. Reminder: The spring Tarpon migration is on my Anglers minds and Captain Donnie and I are starting to fill our spring calendar up with trips to go after Monster Tarpon, now is the time to start planning your dream trip after these greatest inshore Sport fish there is!!.
Well that is what's been going on here in the Florida Keys. Want to get out on the water, give me a call or check out up dated daily photo's on my website..www.skinsandfinscharters.com Till then this Captain Ted Benbow asking you to "Keep it in the Shallow Grass" 305-393-0363

florida keys fishing/Islamorada

2011-09-19T06:21:00.000-07:00

Greeting once again from the "Sportsfishing Capital of the World" Islamorada, Key Largo and the Florida Keys. This past week withGreeting once again from the "Sportsfishing Capital of the World" Islamorada, Key Largo and the Florida Keys. This past week with the strong moon tides the Redfishing was outstanding!! Large numbers of Redfish up to 30 inches were caught on the mid morning trips to the Everglade National Park. Captain Donnie Benbow and I had a few group trips early in the week out in the Gulf were our two groups of three anglers caught large numbers of BIG Spotted seatrout and nice size eating snapper. During the tide change we also did some fishing for Big Sharks and Tarpon in the glades too. Over on the Islamorada/Key largo side Captain Donnie has been taking every opportunity to go fun fishing with his friend Megan for bonefish, the bonefishing has been good and Donnie has been doing well at it. I have to tip my hat to my long time friend Captain Tim Klein for winning the Islamorada Fall Fly Bonefish tournamentthis past weekend, Great jog Timmy!! Well that is what's been going on here in the Florida Keys, want to get out on the water, give me a call or check out up dated daily photo's on my site http://www.skinsandfinscharters.com/ . Till then this is Capt. Ted benbow asking you the "Keep it in the shallow grass" the strong moon tides the Redfishing was outstanding!! Large numbers of Redfish up to 30 inches were caught on the mid morning trips to the Everglade National Park. Captain Donnie Benbow and I had a few group trips early in the week out in the Gulf were our two groups of three anglers caught large numbers of BIG Spotted seatrout and nice size eating snapper. During the tide change we also did some fishing for Big Sharks and Tarpon in the glades too. Over on the Islamorada/Key largo side Captain Donnie has been taking every opportunity to go fun fishing with his friend Megan for bonefish, the bonefishing has been good and Donnie has been doing well at it. I have to tip my hat to my long time friend Captain Tim Klein for winning the Islamorada Fall Fly Bonefish tournamentthis past weekend, Great job Timmy!! Well that is what's been going on here in the Florida Keys, want to get out on the water, give me a call or check out up dated daily photo's on my site http://www.skinsandfinscharters.com/ . Till then this is Capt. Ted benbow asking you the "Keep it in the shallow grass"

Dog day of summer

2011-07-17T16:15:00.000-07:00

We put for a afternoon trip with my son Capt Donnie to work the bugs so to speak
Out of my new Marina Holiday Isle. I was a hot afternoon , but we did manage to put together
A nice bight of trout for dinner

Florida keys fishing report, Islamorada

2011-07-12T16:56:00.000-07:00

the Redfish and Spotted seatrout have
Been off the chart! Many Reds and big Trout up to
5 Lbs caught on a half day trip. Www.skinsandfinscharters.com

Florida keys fishing report, Islamorada fishing Report

2011-07-07T17:03:00.000-07:00

Greeting once again from the 'Sportsfishing Capital of the World" Islamorada, key largo and the florida keys. Well it was a great tarpon season this year! Big fish being caught from 70 to 200 plus pounds. I had kids as young as 12 years old pulling in the big Silver King monsters, Wow, what great memories!

The Redfishing in the past few weeks has been outstanding, most trips producing 15 to 45 fish in a trip. The Snook are showing back up to spawn in the Everglades, white baits are working the best around the mangrove shorelines and holes. trout in the afternoon has been a hit with the kids and the Shark and Tarpon trips back in flamingo have treated Anglers to some big fish. want to give it a try? please give me a call. Till then this is Captain Ted Benbow of http://www.skinsandfinscharters.com/ asking you to " keep it in the Shallow Grass" 305-393-0363

Hats off to my Son and partner Captain Donnie Benbow, he guided Megan fryman to her first Bonefish showened in the fish photo.

Want to give it a try? please give me a call. Till then this is Captain Ted Benbow of http://www.skinsandfinscharters.com/ asking you to " keep it in the Shallow Grass" 305-393-0363

welcome to the newest Islamorada fishing guide "Captain Donnie Benbow"

2011-02-27T14:45:00.000-08:00

World famous Captain George Wood welcomes in the newest florida keys and Islamorada fishing Guide, Captain Donnie Benbow. Donnie and Capt Geroge had a great morning treating there Anglers to large hogfish, yellow tail snapper and grouper out on the islamorada patch reefs.

Captain Ted Benbow fished a group tournement with Captain Matt Bellanger, Captain Mark Johnson, Captain Chuck Kito and eight other Guide from around Islamorada. The two days of fishing produced some great fishing! Sharks, grouper, hog snapper, sea trout, pompano and more, a great day was had by all.

we are just weeks away from the spring tarpon run. If you want to catch monster tarpon, now is you time to book,

Islamorada fishing

2011-02-23T18:52:00.000-08:00

This has been a great week for me and my family! My Son the newly Captain Donnie Benbow received his USCG Captains lic. Capt. Donnie also had his first ever paid Charter this pass weekend .To top a great morning he when 1 for three on Bonefish and was mention on Capt. Matt Ballengers daily fishing report not once but twice and his Angler Megan Fryman caught her first ever bonefish! What a great way to start a career as a Islamorada fishing Guide and as you can see I am the proud father, way to go son!!

Big Redfish are starting to show up in Flamingo in the Everglades National Park. After a great morning of Trout fishing I took my Anglers Mike and Rich Allen from Homestead to one of my redfish honey holes, they caught three big trophy Reds and 10 more average ones.

"Keep it in the Shallow grass"

Capt Ted Benbow

Bud Light Lime Pro Staff

305-393-0363

Florida Keys fishing, Islamorada, Key Largo

2011-02-13T12:33:00.000-08:00

Greeting once again from the "Sports Fishing Capital of the World", Florida Keys, Islamorada and Key Largo.

It is with great pride I would like to welcome my Son Captain Donnie Benbow into the Fish Guide business. Donnie became a USCG Captain as of yesterday. Here is a photo of the two newest additions to

" Skins and Fins Charters" team, Captain Donnie and his 20' Lake and Bay powered buy a 200 HP Mercury Opti XS Pro. Donnies credits include first and third places in the Key Largo Red/Snook tournament and first place 5 years in a row for the MET tournament for release divison Bonefish.

I am also proud to welcome in our newest sponsor to Skins and Fins Charters, "Bud Light Lime"

This week in fishing:

The Tarpon are starting to show up out west of Flamingo in the Everglade National Park, along with big permit they have been seen around sandy key channel busting on the live white baits. Also in the Everglades we have been catching large number of spotted sea trout and redfish .A half day trip will net around 50 to 60 of them. In the Gulf we are still finding a strong bite of Spanish Mackerel and some Cobia, big trout and more.

On the ocean side Flats off Islamorada and Key Largo we are starting to see large schools of bonefish, and lets not forget about the patch reefs off Islamorada. Snapper, Hogfish, Muttons and more, its a all you can eat feast!.

Don't forget the spring tarpon migration is just around the corner, if you want to catch BIG Tarpon and Sharks, now is your time to book as we get reel busy that time of the year.

want to give it a try? Give me a call. Till then the is Captain Ted asking you to "Keep in the shallow grass"

Captain Ted Benbow

Bud Light Lime Pro Staff

http://www.skinsandfinscharters.com/

florida keys fishing, islamorada fishing for tarpon

2011-01-31T17:54:00.000-08:00

The spring tarpon migration is just around the

corner, so if you ever wanted to catch big tarpon, now is the time to book your trip. Captain Ted Benbow

305-393-0363

islamorada tarpon fishing

2011-01-21T13:32:00.000-08:00

tarpon fishing www.skinsandfinscharters.com

islamorada fishing charters

2011-01-21T13:28:00.000-08:00

redfising in islamorada www.skinsandfinscharters.com

islamorada fishing

2011-01-21T13:20:00.000-08:00

islamorada fishing for permit www.skinsandfinscharters.com

florida keys, islamorada, key largo fishing report

2011-01-20T07:17:00.000-08:00

Hello once again from the Sports fishing Capital of the world, Islamorada in the florida keys. With the snow falling up in the north, we have seen a increase in anglers that coming to Islamorada to get out of the snow and grab some warm Florida Keys fishing fun.

Fishing in Islamorada: With the calm seas, the bay boats have been out in the Atlantic for the Sail fish push. Just like tarpon, this is a fish of a life time and should be added to every anglers list. the bonefish are start to show up some to get warm on the flats too. On the patch reefs, Hogfish, Snapper, Grouper and Mackerel have been providing great rod bending action for the whole family. In the Gulf, the Mackerel bite is in full swing!

Fishing in Key Largo and the Everglades: Strong bite of redfish, spotted sea trout some snook and big sharks.

As a reminder, the spring tarpon migration is just around the corner, if you want to catch big tarpon this is the time to book you charter, we fish every day two times a day April-June.

till then this is Captain Ted Benbow asking you to "keep it in the shallow grass"

www.skinsandfinscharters.com 305-393-0363

islamorada fishing

2010-11-24T06:59:00.000-08:00

Greeting once again from the "Sports Fishing Capital of the World" Islamorada and the Florida Keys. The fishing this time of the year has just been GREAT! Back in the Everglades National Park we have been catching large numbers of Red fish. On a average morning trip we are releasing 20 or more. We are also fight Bull and Lemon Sharks up to 250 Lbs. and the Spotted Sea Trout are still showing up in good numbers in the afternoon. Out in the Gulf the Spanish Mackerel bite has been hot. With Mack's up to 30" being caught. Out on the Patch Reefs were fighting Grouper, Yellow Tail, Hogfish, Mutton Snapper and more.

Last week I had a great time fishing my Anglers in the NASCAR Racers Invitational. Both my guys and I work our tails off to catch as many different fish as possible, it paid off in the end as our team took the first place honors, what a great day on the water.

As a reminder, We are starting to book for the Spring Tarpon Migration. Now is the time to make your plans to Catch Big 100 to 200 LB. Tarpon as we book up fast.

Till then, this Captain Ted Benbow asking you to "Keep it in the Shallow Grass" www.skinsandfinscharters.com 305-393-0363

Islamorada Fishing/Florida keys Fishing

2010-09-17T07:14:00.000-07:00

Greeting once again from Islamorada/Florida keys "The Sports Fishing Capital of the World"

Everyone always ask me, Captain Ted went is one of the best time to come the Islamorada to fish? I always reply October-Mid December! The rates to stay here are lower, it's cooler out and the Hurricanes are gone. During this time the fish is great, Redfish, Snook and Spotted Seatrout provide a solid bite, and there are still some small Tarpon and large Sharks. The other day I fished a 4 boat trip for a half day out of Papa Joe's Marina and we caught over 200 Spotted Seatrout between 10 Anglers.

This weekend I will be fishing the "Take Stock in children Backcountry challenge" The largest combined Redfish and Trout wins this two day event. In previous years my Anglers have taken home first and third place, so we are hoping for more of the same. Stay tuned for an update, till then this is Captain Ted Benbow ask you to "Keep it in the Shallow Grass" www.skinsandfinscharters.com 305-393-0363

No BP Gulf Oil Spill in the Florida Keys/Islamorada

2010-07-07T15:44:00.000-07:00

Greetings once again from Islamorada and the Florida Keys. With all the recent talk on CNN about the BP Gulf Oil Spill many of my customers have called me to get the real story. Well as I have told them "What Gulf Oil Spill?" It over six hundred miles away from the Florida Keys! And if the oil reaches us in the Florida Keys it will be in the form of Tar Balls. Folks we have been dealing with Tar Balls since I was a little kid and this is not new to us. Bottom line is IT WILL NOT effect your Summer plans!

Fishing has been GREAT! This years night Tarpon fishing has been the best in many years, in the summer months we use live crabs under a float for Big Monsters. Back in the Everglade National Park the Snook are starting to show back up on the full day trips. Closer to home we are catching Big Sharks, Spotted Sea Trout and Redfish. Last week one lucky guest of mine caught a 30 LB. Permit! Check out my web site to see a photo of that nice catch.

Want to give it a try? Give me a call. Till then this is Captain Ted Benbow Asking you too "Keep it in the Shallow Grass" www.skinsandfinscharters.com 305-393-0363

Florida keys Fishing, Islamorada fishing

2010-03-22T05:29:00.000-07:00

Greetings once again from the Florida keys and Islamorada. Spring is here the water and the air has warmed up and the fishing has been red hot! This week in the Everglades National park and Flamingo large numbers of Spotted Sea Trout up to 4 pounds, slot sized Redfish and BIG black drum. my Anglers had five solid day of fishing in Flamingo. Over the weekend the Bonefishing turned on with fish being caught and released up to 9 pounds. In the Gulf, there are still big school of Spanish mackerel screaming drag for the Anglers that love that non stop action! I would like to tip my hat to my new Angler Katie. I have been fishing her two brothers Jack and Sam for a few years now, but she out fished them both on here first fishing trip the Florida Keys. Tons of Trout up to 4 pounds, her first Redfish 24", Two big Black drum, the biggest 27" and to top it off a 9 pound Trophy Bonefish, Wow! When Katie first got on my boat she told me

that she did not fish much and was just along for the ride and to see nature, well now she and here family are already planning to come back to Islamorada and fish for big Tarpon this summer, I think she hooked! Oh, I almost forgot Sam got his first Bonefish with me Too. Well that's all for now, want to make a memories with your family? Give me a call. Till then this is Captain Ted Benbow telling you to "Keep it in the Shallow Grass" 305-393-0363 www.skinsandfinscharters.com

Islamorada florida keys fishing

2009-11-20T16:57:00.000-08:00

Greeting once again from the Islamorada the "Sportfishing Capital of the world" This week my guest fished the Nascar Racers invitational tournament sponsered by Aflac. We had a great day of fishing for Snook and Redfish and many other fish. My team finished 4th overall with 9000 points. In the Gulf the Spanish Mackrel have been off the chain!!! It take about 30 mins. for the chum to do its magic but after that it is game on. The toothy critters average 18 to 36" and man they can scream some line. We also were picking away at the trout up to 4 lbs. Want to give it a try? Give me a call. Tell then this Captain Ted Benbow of www.skinsandfinscharters.com telling you to "Keep it in the Shallow Grass" 305-393-0363

Florida Keys Fishing

2009-10-29T17:00:00.000-07:00

With the waters around flamingo cooling down The big Speckle Trout have been moving in. Large numbers have been caught on the grass beds all around the Everglades. The Snook Bite has been great as well. Live shrimp and Pinfish are the key success. Average size is 3 to 10 pounds. I will be fishing the Redbone Celebrity Tournament next weekend, wish my Anglers luck! Want to book a trip? Give me a call, Till then this is Captain Ted Benbow telling you to "Keep it in the Shallow Grass" www.skinsandfinscharters.com

Florida Keys Fishing, Islamorada

2009-10-27T15:28:00.000-07:00

Greeting once again from the Florida Keys and Islamorada. This week the theme has been all about Snook and Redfish! Early in the week we had a cold front come through and slow down the fishing for a half day. The next day when it started to warm up, it was game on! Hats off to PGA Tour Golfer Jay Delsing and his group. Jay fished with me three days and caught over 77 Snook and Redfish, we also caught over 50 Big Snapper up to 15"

Want to give it a try? Give me a call, Till then this is Captain Ted Benbow tell you to "Keep it in the Shallow Grass" 305-393-0363 www.skinsandfinscharters.com www.floridakeysfishingchartersislamorada.com

Islamorada Fishing

2009-09-16T10:38:00.000-07:00

Greeting once again from Islamorada and the Florida Keys. I Had a half day trip with my Other Son (My Son's best friend) Ryan Bush. We traveled way back to the Everglades, and the Snook and Redfish bight was off the chart! We caught many Snook up to 34 inched and Red fishing up to 29". the water was as high as it gets and we could get into some really tight areas. Want to give it a try? Give me a call. Till then this is Capt. Ted Benbow telling you to "Keep it in the Shallow Grass" www.skinsandfinscharters.com www.floridakeysfishingchartersislamorada.com

Islamorada Tarpon

2009-08-29T18:57:00.000-07:00

Great day of fishing in Islamorada keys! To day it took the Warren family from NJ in the Florida, we traveled back to the Everglades National for Some Big Sharks. We did catch about 5 nice Bull sharks in the 100+ size. We also hooked two Tarpon. The first one was about 75 Lbs. and jumped 4 time high in the air till it spit the hook. The second was a lot bigger. Mr Warren was handed the rod to a Tarpon that was hooked by his son Andrew, the only problem was that it was not a heavy Tarpon/Shark rod but one of my 10 Lb. ultra light rods that we were using to catch bait. This Monster went about 125 to 150 lbs. and in my mind I am thinking that we are going to break off this fish quick! Well I got to tip my hat to Mr. Warren and the whole crew, 75 mins. later I released the sliver beast and told my guest that this was one of the trips that" I dream about". Guess what they call me today and we are going to do it again Sunday. Want to catch a trophy? Give me a call. Tell then this is CAPT. Ted Benbow telling you to" Keep it in the Shallow Grass" www.skinsandfinscharters.com 305-393-0363 Check out the video of the Fight on Youtube.com and search MRTBENBOW

Islamorada Snook Fishing

2009-08-24T17:51:00.000-07:00

The weather in the Keys during August is warm, but the Snook fishing has been HOT! This Was one of several that was caught on live pine fish today in the Everglades National Park. Next week Snook season opens and now is the time to book you trip. Captain Ted Benbow www.skinsandfinscharters.com 305-393-0363 www.floridakeysfishingchartersislamorada.com

Florida Keys Fishing

2009-08-18T18:37:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Florida Keys Fishing, This week with the wind blowing the Bonefish have been up on the flats eating. Tailing and mudding, they are eating live crabs. Site casting has been a challanging but do able for sure.
In the Everglades the Snook and Redfishing has been strong and with many family's in town, the Big Sharks up to 9' have made for some great action. Want to give it a try? Give me a call or vistit to my web sites. Till then this is CAPT. Ted Benbow telling you to "Keep it in the Shallow Grass" www.skinsandfinscharters.com or www.floridakeysfishingchartersislamorada.com 305-393-0363

Florida Keys Shark and Tarpon Fishing, Islamorada

2009-08-11T22:00:00.000-07:00

Greetings once again from the Florida Keys/Islamorada. I was hired to Take me guest and his 2 boys to catch Big Sharks in the Florida Everglade National Park. Nice easy going trip right? Wrong! Although we caught many Big shark on fresh lady fish we also caught "Count Them" Six Big Tarpon over 90 Lbs. What a day. Check out the video @ MRTBENBOW on youtube. Want to give it a try? Give me a call. Till then this is Capt. Ted Benbow of www.skinsandfinscharters.com tell you to "Keep it in the Shallow Grass"

Florida Keys Tarpon Fishing in Islamorada

2009-07-16T16:31:00.000-07:00

Greeting once again from the " Sportsfishing Capital of the World" AKA Islamorada. With the Tarpon migration coming to a end I look back at one of the best Tarpon seasons in many years! My guest landed over 80 of the silver monsters from April 7 till the end of June. The smallest was 50 lbs and the largest just under 200 lbs. We had a lot of great trips and many of my Anglers caught a fish of a life time. One one trip we boated two over 100 lbs at the same time, Wow. Live Mullet and Crabs were the bait of choice. Want to book your Tarpon trip for next Spring? Give me a call to assure your spot before I book up. Till then this Captain Ted Benbow tell you to "Keep it in the Shallow Grass" www.skinsandfinscharters.com and www.floridakeysfishingchartersislamorada.com

Florida Keys Fishing, Islamorada

2009-07-15T15:40:00.000-07:00

10 year old Patrick Magil caught a 27 inch 10 pound mangrove Snapper on live whole mullet while night Tarpon fishing with Captain Ted Benbow www.skinsandfinscharters.com and www.floridakeysfishingchartersislamorada.com 305-393-0363

Florida Keys Fishing, Islamorada

2009-07-15T15:23:00.000-07:00

Greetings once again from the Sportsfishing Capital of the World AKA Islamorada. Well the Everglades are heating up and so is the Redfishing! Big Reds and Snook are showing up in Flamingo. Reds up to 32" and Snook up to 38". As you can see by my photo. Young Patrick Magil caught these two and many others on a full day trip. He also Caught Big Bull Sharks. Want to give it a try? Give me a call. 305-393-0363 Till then this is Captain Ted Benbow tell you to "Keep it in the Shallow Grass" www.skinsandfinscharters.com and www.floridakeysfishingchartersislamorada.com

Florida Keys Snook Fishing

2009-07-15T10:08:00.000-07:00

Greeting once again from Islamorada, Knowned for our Tarpon and Bonefishing, but this week it is all about Snook fishing! In the Everglades National Park the bite has been RED HOT. With Snook Being caught up to 38" it has produced great days on the water. Shrimp and Live white baits have been the keys to the stripped beast. There have some nice sized Redfish as well. Want to give it a try? Give me a call. 305-393-0363 Till then the is Captian Ted Benbow telling you to "Keep it in the Shallow Grass" www.skinsandfinscharters.com and www.floridakeysfishingchartersislamorada.com

Snook Doggy Dog

2009-07-11T17:19:00.000-07:00

Greeting once again from the "Sports Capital of the World" AKA Florida Keys Fishing. This week my Anglers fished for the stripped silver fish the Snook. Live bait and DOA plastic were the baits of choice, We caught many in the slot size and higher, up to 36". Also to my amazement the Big Tarpon are still being caught on the evening sunset trips around the bridges and channels of Islamorada mostley on live crabs. Want to give it a try? Give me a call. Tell then, this is CAPT. Ted Benbow www.skinsandfinscharters.com tell you to "Keep it in the Shallow Grass" PH. 305-393-0363

Islamorada Fishing

2009-03-11T20:53:00.000-07:00

Greeting from the Sportfish Captital of the World! The cold weather from January and February has broke and Spring is just around the corner. The Tarpon are starting to show up for this years migration, I LOVE this time of the year!!!! Today we fished the Everglades National Park (Flamingo Area) where my Anglers fish for Snook and Redfish. We even caught a Permit as well. There was a strong bite of Spotted Seatrout too. Give FKA a call to set up your dream trip. Till then "Keep it in the Shallow Grass" CAPT. Ted Benbow