Rod Bender Fishing Charters LLC

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $595
    This trip will have you going after Flounder, Whiting, Redfish, Trout and lots of other cooperating fish.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    US $595
    This fast-paced inshore trip will pit you against Whiting, Redfish, Flounder Trout and other fish.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $795
    A longer stay inshore ensures you'll have time to go after a wide variety of species. These include Flounder, Redfish, Trout, Whiting, Jacks, Mangrove Snapper, Ladyfish, Bluefish, and more.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $895
    Some of the species you'll target on this trip include Red Snapper (when in season), Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Grouper, Kingfish, Cobia, and more. The weather will determine how far you can go out.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,295
    This deep sea fishing trip provides a variety of species for you to go after, from Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Cobia, to various types of Snapper, Grouper, and an occasional Wahoo.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,495
    More time spent on the water means higher quantity and size of fish! You'll be targeting all sorts of Snapper, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Cobia, Wahoo, and Barracuda. This trip will almost always produce keeper fish.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
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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 (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $595 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $795 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $895 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,295 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,495 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore (10 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
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Rod Bender Fishing Charters LLC include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Black)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Whiting

Meet the Captain

Anthony Menichino
St. Augustine, Florida, United States
19 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
162 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder Flounder

Boat specs

Cobia (Center console) originally built in 2023. Powered by 2 150HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
6 persons

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

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Private head.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Outriggers

Trip includes

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.

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

Action packed
Action packed
March 20, 2024
Lots of action on our offshore tripssnappers jacks porgy
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Great offshore bite
Great offshore bite
March 8, 2024
Caught plenty of fishon our 8 hr trip and released alot also
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 162 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (336)
GREAT EXPERIENCE
GREAT EXPERIENCE
Fishing with Anthony
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
90%
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Mike O.
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GREAT EXPERIENCE

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on March 20, 2024
outstanding day on the water, Anthony was the best example of a professional charter captain Efficient, organized, has...
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Kevin R.
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Great Guy

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on August 27, 2023
“Anthony is an exceptional fishing guide. From the moment we met him, his genuine enthusiasm and passion for fishing were...
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Victor Z.
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore on July 29, 2023
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Edward M.
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 6, 2023
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Johnnie L.
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6 hour trip with Captain Anthony

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on May 19, 2023
Capt Anthony was the best on all levels!  Very knowledgeable and kept us informed of what to expect the entire trip. He got...
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