Captain
Ed Traylor

Member since April 2023 Marathon, United States
Background
Captain Ed Traylor (our founder) is 4th generation Floridian who has fished the coastal and inland waters since childhood. He has also fished (and continues to fish) with some of the most renowned Captains in Marathon Key gathering decades of offshore fishing knowledge and techniques from award-winning captains. Whether you are here for the first time or visit Marathon regularly, Wet Tails Charters will provide a fishing experience that you will never forget.
Techniques
On the troll chasing birds is my most desired way of fishing. The thrill of finding the Mahi or Tuna and the rod slamming action that proceeds it is what I live for.

Hey, I'm Captain Ed Traylor

Marathon, United States
Background
Captain Ed Traylor (our founder) is 4th generation Floridian who has fished the coastal and inland waters since childhood. He has also fished (and continues to fish) with some of the most renowned Captains in Marathon Key gathering decades of offshore fishing knowledge and techniques from award-winning captains. Whether you are here for the first time or visit Marathon regularly, Wet Tails Charters will provide a fishing experience that you will never forget.
Techniques
On the troll chasing birds is my most desired way of fishing. The thrill of finding the Mahi or Tuna and the rod slamming action that proceeds it is what I live for.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(122 reviews)
Angler's choice
Marathon
 Last booking: 3 hours ago
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Trips from US $895

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 122 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (176)
Caught our limit for the day!
Caught our limit for the day!
Caught our limit for the day!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Bob G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Morning!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Nearshore Reef/Wreck (AM) on October 21, 2025
Captain Ed and Mate, Ian were great.ย  Very good communication before the trip and they hustled during our charter to find...
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Johannes F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 stars are not enoughโ€ฆ

VERIFIED   8 Hr Offshore Big Game on August 14, 2025
โ€ฆto describe this great trip with Captain Ed and Ian. Ed spent a whole day to get a replacement for his broken boat...
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Kevin M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Nearshore Reef/Wreck (PM) on July 27, 2025
Absolute Epic Day out on the water with Captain Ed and his crew Mike and David on Wet Tails Fishing! We had an incredible experience...
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Vance D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   6 Hr Nearshore Reef/Wreck on November 24, 2025
Party of 6 for a 6 hour tour.ย  We caught a tremendous amount of Yellow Jack and Snapper (more than 8 fish per person!) - even...
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Timothy M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Outstanding charter experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Nearshore Reef/Wreck (AM) on September 11, 2025
Extremely attentive crew. Put us on the fish in 3 different locations. Were very patient with my inexperienced wife and novice...
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