Get ready to track down and catch some big fish with Heavy Hitter Charters! Your captain for the day, Benny Hendrix, is a Florida native with decades of experience fishing the local waters of Fernandina Beach. So if you’re in search of an action-packed adventure with a knowledgable guide who can put you on fish, you’ve come to the right spot.
You’ll be fishing off of a 25’ C-Hawk center console. This boat comes with top-of-the-line fishing gear, electronics, and safety equipment, and is perfect for navigating through shallow waters. She accommodates up to 6
guests and children of all ages are welcome aboard.
Capt. Benny specializes in inshore fishing – targeting Redfish, Black Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, and Tarpon. You’ll explore the backwaters of Fernandina Beach, fishing structures such as jetties and docks, as well as grass beds and oyster bars. Other target species include Flounder and various inshore Shark species such as Blacktip and Bonnethead.
If the weather allows, Capt. Benny also takes his customers out into deeper waters to go after Snapper, Bluefish, Kingfish, and other species that inhabit nearshore waters. No matter your skill level, Capt, Benny will work hard to put you in the right place at the right time and make sure you’re having a great time on the water.
Top-quality Daiwa rods and reels are available on board. You’ll also be provided with artificial lures, as well as live and cut bait, all included in the price. Your fishing license is also covered, so you can come straight to the pick-up location, and the rest will be taken care of.
Just be sure to wear weather-appropriate clothing, bring sun protection, and any snacks and drinks you’d like. Get ready for a fun adventure and choose Heavy Hitter Charters for your next fishing trip!
FAQs about Heavy Hitter Charters
- $425 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – First-timer (4:30PM) (2 hours)
- $425 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – First-timer (PM) (2 hours)
- $425 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – First-timers (AM) (2 hours)
- $425 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Sunset Bull Redfish (2 hours)
- $425 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - First - timer , Great for kids . (2 hours)
- $625 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Big Shark Fishing (3 hours)
- $625 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Big Shark Fishing (3 hours)
- $700 per group, additional $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- $700 per group, additional $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- $1,200 per group, additional $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 hour , jetty, near shore, (6 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (Penn)
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First Mate
- Fishing License
- Nearshore Fishing (Jetty fishing )
- Backcountry Fishing (Grass flats, oyster beds, & docks )
- Light Tackle (Spinning gear for Trout, Reds, Sheepshead, & more )
- Heavy Tackle (Used for Bull Reds, Shark, & Tarpon )
- Spinning
- Black Drum
- Bluefish
- Flounder
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bonnethead)
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Red)
- Spotted Seatrout
- Tarpon
- Whiting
About the Captain
| ID & License verified |
| 131 Customer reviews |
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| Member since January 2020 |
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About this listing
Targeted species
Black Drum
Bluefish
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Sheepshead
Red Snapper
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Whiting
Boat specs
C Hawk (Classic) originally built in 1985, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 300HP Evinrude engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.
Types of fishing
Fishing techniques
Amenities
Trip includes
Cancellation policy
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
Payment
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