Bent Rod Charters LLC
Bent Rod Charters LLC
Operating out of Bokeelia, Florida, Bent Rod Charters LLC specializes in providing their clients with epic inshore and flats fishing trips. Captain John Middleton has over 35 years of experience, fishing freshwater, inshore, and offshore. He's a 4th generation Floridian who grew up fishing Pine Island Sound, Caloosahatchee River, Matlacha, and Bokeelia.
His boat is a 22' Pathfinder bay boat that can carry up to 5 anglers, 4 of them fishing comfortably at the same time. It comes with a 200 HP Yamaha VMAX engine, a live bait tank, a cooler for your food/drinks, and top-quality navigational electronics and safety gear.
The captain will take you to the most productive fisheries and do everything he can to put you on the likes of Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Shark, Snook, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, and so much more. Depending on the targeted species and the package you choose, you can expect to do some epic bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, and even bow fishing (gear for 2 guests is provided).
You'll be supplied with all the other fishing gear, lures, frozen bait, and live bait (freshly caught the morning before the trip). The captain uses Daiwa Black Gold reels along with light tackle rods. He also uses some Shimano Stratic. Aside from fishing gear, he also provides snorkeling equipment for all 6 guests – the clients should just let him know if they want to mix their fishing with snorkeling.
You can keep whatever fish is legal at that time, and the captain will clean your catch free of charge. Feel free to bring your food, drinks, and sunscreen. The captain has a cooler with ice on board where you can store your goods.
Bent Rod Charters LLC will do everything in their power for you to have a comfortable, productive, and fun fishing experience!
Operating out of Bokeelia, Florida, Bent Rod Charters LLC specializes in providing their clients with epic inshore and flats fishing trips. Captain John Middleton has over 35 years of experience, fishing freshwater, inshore, and offshore. He's a 4th generation Floridian who grew up fishing Pine Island Sound, Caloosahatchee River, Matlacha, and Bokeelia.
His boat is a 22' Pathfinder bay boat that can carry up to 5 anglers, 4 of them fishing comfortably at the same time. It comes with a 200 HP Yamaha VMAX engine, a live bait tank, a cooler for your food/drinks, and top-quality navigational electronics and safety gear.
The captain will take you to the most productive fisheries and do everything he can to put you on the likes of Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Shark, Snook, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, and so much more. Depending on the targeted species and the package you choose, you can expect to do some epic bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, and even bow fishing (gear for 2 guests is provided).
You'll be supplied with all the other fishing gear, lures, frozen bait, and live bait (freshly caught the morning before the trip). The captain uses Daiwa Black Gold reels along with light tackle rods. He also uses some Shimano Stratic. Aside from fishing gear, he also provides snorkeling equipment for all 6 guests – the clients should just let him know if they want to mix their fishing with snorkeling.
You can keep whatever fish is legal at that time, and the captain will clean your catch free of charge. Feel free to bring your food, drinks, and sunscreen. The captain has a cooler with ice on board where you can store your goods.
Bent Rod Charters LLC will do everything in their power for you to have a comfortable, productive, and fun fishing experience!
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Caught fish and we were enjoying the experience. While on the water the Captain sensed a quickly developing rain storm and wisked us to a St. James restaurant that was on the water. While we enjoyed some drinks and snacks at the restaurant, he cleaned the fish. After the storm passed he returned us to the dock. All in all a great experience.
thank you next time hopefully no storms
Captain John was great, he was very helpful, helped my 8 year old hook into some fish and made the experience fantastic. We stopped at a spot with our time running out and he helped my son hook into a nice snook that ended up being a great highlight to the morning.
thank you sorry for the late response
Captain John is the real deal top notch and knows exactly where the fish are. We were hooked up fast and had a great time on the water. Whether you’re new or experienced, this charter delivers. Can’t wait to go again!
thank you hope to see you again
John gave us a fun, “easy” fishing trip. We did the 3-hour tour with two 13 year olds amd that was plenty for us! John cleaned our fish and we took them next door to Phuzzy’s amd had them cook ‘em up for us.
glad you enjoyed hope to do it again
I have been out before with other captains in different situations.I can say with confidence that Capt John not only put us on the fish but he enable both my grandson and myself tp have a spirited competition on number and size of different species.I dont think I have seen my grandson so happy and proud with his catch..again thankyou Captain John.
thank you i am glad you got to injoyed some time with you grandson and on the boat hope ti see you two again
FAQs about Bent Rod Charters LLC
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Relaxing Trip (AM) (3 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Relaxing Trip (PM) (3 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling equipment For all guests
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box For your food/drinks
- Rods, reels & tackle (Bull bay rods custom rods flordia fishing reels)
- Live bait (Caught the same morning)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (When we get back to the dock included in price)
- Drinks (Water)
- Fishing license (Yes is included)
- River fishing (Saltwater)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Jack Crevalle
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Your captain
I have over 35 years of fishing experience fishing inshore, nearshore, and freshwater. Being a fourth generation Floridian, I grew up fishing on the Caloosahatchee River, Pine Island Sound, Matlacha, and Bokeelia,saint James,Sanibel ,ft Myers beach from camping on the tip of Bokeelia to out gigging late nights with friends and family. I love to share my knowledge and experiences with others.
I have over 35 years of fishing experience fishing inshore, nearshore, and freshwater. Being a fourth generation Floridian, I grew up fishing on the Caloosahatchee River, Pine Island Sound, Matlacha, and Bokeelia,saint James,Sanibel ,ft Myers beach from camping on the tip of Bokeelia to out gigging late nights with friends and family. I love to share my knowledge and experiences with others.
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Which amenities are available onboard
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
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
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Fort Myers right now
Black Drum
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snook
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
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