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
(105 reviews)
Angler's choice
Marathon
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $895

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 105 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great 40th bday present!!!!!
Great 40th bday present!!!!!
Great 40th bday present!!!!!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Erik M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Nearshore Reef/Wreck (PM) on June 13, 2025
Capt. Ed and his son took my family (wife, 13/9 year old boys) out on a 4hr fishing charter and we had a blast. Great crew...
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Jon H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Top notch crew, great experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Nearshore Reef/Wreck (PM) on March 16, 2025
Captain Ed and his first mate, Mike, were great. Extremely friendly, accommodating and helpful. They showed us the best techniques...
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Marc B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly, highly recommend

VERIFIED   6 Hr Nearshore Reef/Wreck on February 27, 2025
The boat was nice and the captain and crew was exceptional !!!! We caught fish and had a great time. As we were cruising I...
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Richard K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught many fish on day of unexpectedly windy, rough seas. Captain a great one!

VERIFIED   6 Hr Nearshore Reef/Wreck on November 30, 2024
Very knowledgeable about what to do, where to go given weather conditions. Stayed in close to shore with tough weather about....
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Bart H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Overall

Capt Ed get's it done!

VERIFIED   8 Hr Offshore Big Game on November 26, 2024
On the day of our trip, it was windy with large swells and white caps so Capt Ed offered us to rebook (at no additional fee)...
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