Rod Bender Fishing Charters LLC 

4.9/5 (259 reviews)
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Federally permitted
 3070 Harbor Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084, United States

Rod Bender Fishing Charters LLC 

Over 3 miles offshore
St. Augustine, FL, United States
26 ft
6
4.9/5 (259 reviews)

Rod Bender Fishing Charters invites you to join Captain Anthony Menichino for a fishing adventure in the waters of St Augustine, Florida. He is more than happy to accommodate children and provide hands-on training to those less experienced in the hobby.

His boat is a 26' Cobia that's powered by a twin 150 HP Yamaha engines. This vessel is one of the most comfortable riding boats out there, as you'll soon find out. Not only that, but it comes equipped with radar, sonar, outriggers and everything else you need for a productive day on the water.

Capt. Anthony will take you to the areas that produce the most action. Those will usually include wrecks, reefs and the natural bottom. Of course, the most important factor will be what you'd like to catch on your trip.

If you plan on going nearshore, expect to encounter Flounder, Whiting, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper and other fun species. In the deeper offshore waters, you can look forward to varieties of Snapper, Grouper, Jacks, Kingfish, Cobia, Wahoo, Mahi and some Tuna.

Capt. Anthony is very happy to accommodate you by filleting your catch and bagging it up with ice. All you need to bring is hats, sunglasses, sun lotion (but no spray sun lotion), along with some food and drinks. He works hard to put you on the fish, and there's plenty of fish in the sea out here! We pick you up at a 5 star marina

Rod Bender Fishing Charters invites you to join Captain Anthony Menichino for a fishing adventure in the waters of St Augustine, Florida. He is more than happy to accommodate children and provide hands-on training to those less experienced in the hobby.

His boat is a 26' Cobia that's powered by a twin 150 HP Yamaha engines. This vessel is one of the most comfortable riding boats out there, as you'll soon find out. Not only that, but it comes equipped with radar, sonar, outriggers and everything else you need for a productive day on the water.

Capt. Anthony will take you to the areas that produce the most action. Those will usually include wrecks, reefs and the natural bottom. Of course, the most important factor will be what you'd like to catch on your trip.

If you plan on going nearshore, expect to encounter Flounder, Whiting, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper and other fun species. In the deeper offshore waters, you can look forward to varieties of Snapper, Grouper, Jacks, Kingfish, Cobia, Wahoo, Mahi and some Tuna.

Capt. Anthony is very happy to accommodate you by filleting your catch and bagging it up with ice. All you need to bring is hats, sunglasses, sun lotion (but no spray sun lotion), along with some food and drinks. He works hard to put you on the fish, and there's plenty of fish in the sea out here! We pick you up at a 5 star marina

Anthony Menichino
Captain
Anthony Menichino
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Half Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 11:30 AM)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
+3
US $595
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
Pompano
+4
US $795
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Kingfish and cobia trolling trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 1
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Snapper (Red)
Redfish
+6
US $795
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+4
US $995
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Tarpon
+8
US $995
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+7
US $1,395
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
11 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+7
US $1,595
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Extended day trolling trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
11 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 8 - May 10
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Wahoo
Tuna (Blackfin)
US $1,795
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.9
259 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (461)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

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Wendolyn Sneed
Wendolyn Sneed
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Birthday present for my husband!
Half Day Trip – Inshore on April 4, 20262 adults

My husband and I had a great time fishing with Capt. Anthony and Ethan. But first things first. We are very grateful that they were willing and able to accommodate a last minute change in our schedule. That was much appreciated. The fishing trip was a lot of fun. Capt. Anthony and Ethan were gracious and extremely attentive. Not having fished in decades, they took the time to help me with the casts, took care of hooking the bait, and released the fish we caught from the hooks. Our time was spent 100% fishing rather than fussing around with the equipment, bait, and so forth. They knew where the fish would bite, so we changed locations a few times following the fish, with success. Ethan also provided interesting information about the historic city of St. Augustine, which I appreciated. At the end, the captain cleaned the fish and gave it to us in bags with ice. I do not have enough words to express our gratitude. They made this birthday easy, fun and memorable. Thank you Wendy and Erick

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Southern Kingfish
Black Drum
Anthony Menichino
Response from Captain

It was a pleasure meeting you guys. I hope your husband had a great birthday and a goof time fishing!! Thanks for booking with us - Capt. Anthony

Justin Berg
Justin Berg
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best Day on the Water, Period.
Half Day Trip – Inshore - 11:30 AM on April 3, 20264 adults

If you're on the fence about booking with Rod Bender Fishing Charters, let me make the decision easy for you: just do it. Anthony and Ethan put together one of the best experiences I've had on the water. These guys are the real deal, friendly, hilarious, and incredibly knowledgeable. They clearly love what they do, and that energy is contagious from the moment you step on the boat. We ended up catching nearly 20 fish, which speaks for itself. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started, they know exactly how to put you on the fish and keep things exciting the whole time. Honestly, I can't recommend this charter enough. We're already planning to come back for a full day offshore trip, and I cannot wait. Do yourself a favor and book these guys. You will not regret it. 10/10.

Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Redfish
Southern Kingfish
Speckled Trout
Anthony Menichino
Response from Captain

Thanks so much for the awesome review! It was a pleasure meeting you guys and iI love what I do. Definitely let me know when you're ready to do the offshore charter. Thanks again - Capt. Anthony

Jon Cole
Jon Cole
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Anthony is legit !!!
3 hr trip on March 26, 20263 adults

Captain Anthony is a seasoned fisherman with so much knowledge and experience. His boat is well equipment and very comfortable on the water. We were in a tight timeframe to get some fishing in. My boys really wanted to get some saltwater fishing in before we left the area. I contacted Captain Anthony and he made it work for us. He also was assisting with fishing and every time he got one he handed the pole to the boys. We caught plenty for dinner and Ethan (first mate) made a few suggestions of places we could take them to cook for us. Which was a relief as I really didn’t want to go buy seasonings for our last nite. So all worked out we will definetly be back and go for a longer trip. Thanks again for working it all out and for the great time. Many great memories were made. Jon C

Anthony Menichino
Response from Captain

It was a pleasure meeting you and your boys. I'm glad that I was able to work it out with you for the last-minute charter and to get you guys on the fish! Thanks for the nice review and let me know when your back in town. Thanks again - Capt. Anthony

Kevin Szczurek
Kevin Szczurek
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Highly recommend!
Full Day Trip – Offshore on August 4, 20264 adults

To say this was The beat trip ever would be an understatement! Captain Anthony was amazing. The boat was gorgeous and we cought so many fish we were giving them away at the dock. We came form California for my son's 21st birthday and I found Rod Benders on the website, wow did we luck out. We have already talked about coming back just to go out with Captain Anthony again. Yes, we enjoyed the trip that much.

Faus Sonon
Faus Sonon
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Anthony’s Awesome!
Kingfish and cobia trolling trip on May 10, 20262 adults

It was our first time offshore and we’re truing to learn how to do it on our own boat up north. We asked Captain Anthony to teach us how to troll and he went through everything step by step, including the signs of activity on the water and the tackle. He answered every question in great detail and we came out feeling confident we know what to do when we get home. The fish we caught was just a bonus! His boat is also beautiful and comfortable even when we started hitting rough water. Overall awesome trip and I would recommend Captain Anthony to anyone!

Anthony Menichino
Response from Captain

It was a pleasure meeting you guys and teaching a lot of boating and fishing stuff. Thanks for the review. - Capt. Anthony

FAQs about Rod Bender Fishing Charters LLC

Rod Bender Fishing Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $595 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $595 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore - 11:30 AM (4 hours)
  • US $795 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $795 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Kingfish and cobia trolling trip (5 hours)
  • US $995 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $995 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,395 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,595 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore (11 hours)
  • US $1,795 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Extended day trolling trip (11 hours)
When you book a trip with Rod Bender Fishing Charters LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private head.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Rod Bender Fishing Charters LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn Rods and Reels)
  • Live bait (Yes the live bait is included in the price of the charter.)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Yes I do clean and fillet the fish that you catch and I also put them in zip lock bags for you.)
  • First mate (Gratuity not included in price )
  • Fishing license (You don't need any fishing license for charters they are included for the charter.)
Rod Bender Fishing Charters LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (It depends of the type of charter that you book and also the weather.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Rod Bender Fishing Charters LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Rod Bender Fishing Charters LLC include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)

Your captain

Anthony Menichino
Anthony Menichino
Anthony Menichino

St. Augustine, Florida, United States

91 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
259 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2018
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Anthony Menichino has been fishing pretty much his whole life. Having fished St. Augustine for almost 20 years now, he's very knowledgeable about the fishery and what it offers. He likes his fishing to be action-packed and will do his best to show his guests just how exciting fishing here can get.

Our Team
Anthony M.

Anthony M.

Captain

91 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
259 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2018
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Anthony Menichino has been fishing pretty much his whole life. Having fished St. Augustine for almost 20 years now, he's very knowledgeable about the fishery and what it offers. He likes his fishing to be action-packed and will do his best to show his guests just how exciting fishing here can get.

Our Team
Anthony M.

Anthony M.

Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Black Grouper
Black Grouper

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Cobia
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
It depends of the type of charter that you book and also the weather.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private head.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn Rods and Reels
Live bait
Yes the live bait is included in the price of the charter.
Catch cleaning & filleting
Yes I do clean and fillet the fish that you catch and I also put them in zip lock bags for you.
First mate
Gratuity not included in price
Fishing license
You don't need any fishing license for charters they are included for the charter.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
The age limit for kids on the boat is 5 years and older and it depends on what type of charter that you book.
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in St. Augustine right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)

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