Captain

Ed Traylor

Nationality: Florida native , and raised on the coast.Grew up fishing all over the state
Languages: English and Spanish
Experience: 5 years

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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.

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Wet Tails Charters – Keys Fishing Experience

Federally permitted

4.9 / 5

(133 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(133 reviews)

Recent reports

Angler's choice

Marathon • 31 ft • 6 persons

5 bookings in the past week.

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Trips from US $895

Fishing Reports

Afternoon Bite

Feb 27, 2026 Marathon

Fun little trip for some groceries.

Morning Sails.

Feb 11, 2026 Marathon

Fun but a bit rough on the Atlantic this morning hit a school of Sails 1 Mahi and then switched it up for Snapper and other species gulfside.

Quick run out for Sail

Feb 9, 2026 Marathon

Fun morning on some Sailfish then to get some meat in the box.

4hr am Nearshore

Jan 22, 2026 Marathon

Yellow Jacks were on fire today.

Fun day offshore

Nov 22, 2025 Marathon

Mahi Tuna and a Sailfish to end the day ?

Fun day with a bonus ?

Nov 4, 2025 Marathon

Tough start to the day but found a late season Sailfish and some Mahi. Great day in all!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 133 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		126
4 stars		5
3 stars		2
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	96%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	98%
Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	98%

Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	98%

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Bob G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Morning!

VERIFIED 4 Hour Nearshore Reef/Wreck (AM) on October 21, 2025

Bob G.

5.0 / 5

Oct 21, 2025

4 Hour Nearshore Reef/Wreck (AM)

Captain Ed and Mate, Ian were great. Very good communication before the trip and they hustled during our charter to find and stay on the fish, while handling some weather and wind curveballs. They provided excellent service! High recommendation for Wet Tails! Captain Ed and Mate Ian hustled the whole time to put together a great trip. communication before was excellent and the level of service continued

Captain Ed and Mate, Ian were great. Very good communication before the trip and they hustled during our charter to find...

Bob G. recommends Wet Tails Charters – Keys Fishing Experience

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Ed Traylor (The Captain)

Replied on October 25, 2025

Bob, Thank you for choosing Wet Tails Charters. We love what we do and we’re glad you all had a good time and cretaed some great memories. Look forward to fishing with you all again. Capt. Ed

Ed Traylor (The Captain)

Replied on October 25, 2025

Bob, Thank you for choosing Wet Tails Charters. We love what we do and we’re glad you all had a good time and cretaed some great memories. Look forward to fishing with you all again.
Capt. Ed

Captain replied

Derrick M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Lots of action!

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hour Nearshore Reef/Wreck (AM) on March 2, 2026

Derrick M.

5.0 / 5

Mar 2, 2026

4 Hour Nearshore Reef/Wreck (AM)

Lots of action!

VERIFIED NEW

Had a great time taking my family fishing! Captain Ed had us on fish almost the entire time. Ian was a great first mate, always made sure the group had what we needed. Went to Lazy Days South right after and had some of them fried up, outstanding!

Had a great time taking my family fishing! Captain Ed had us on fish almost the entire time. Ian was a great first mate,...

Derrick M. recommends Wet Tails Charters – Keys Fishing Experience

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Ed Traylor (The Captain)

Replied on March 3, 2026

Thanks for choosing us to help create some great memories. We look forward to seeing you all again 🎣

Ed Traylor (The Captain)

Replied on March 3, 2026

Thanks for choosing us to help create some great memories. We look forward to seeing you all again 🎣

Captain replied

Vance D.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED 6 Hr Nearshore Reef/Wreck on November 24, 2025

Vance D.

4.7 / 5

Nov 24, 2025

6 Hr Nearshore Reef/Wreck

Great experience

VERIFIED

Party of 6 for a 6 hour tour. We caught a tremendous amount of Yellow Jack and Snapper (more than 8 fish per person!) - even had some up-close bull shark sitings. Ed & Ian were great with constant attention to poles/bait and were patient with a group that doesn’t have a tremendous amount of experience. We had a great time and would highly recommend them for a group interested in a solid day of fishing. Really enjoyed it - will do again next year!

Party of 6 for a 6 hour tour. We caught a tremendous amount of Yellow Jack and Snapper (more than 8 fish per person!) - even...

Vance D. recommends Wet Tails Charters – Keys Fishing Experience

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Ed Traylor (The Captain)

Replied on December 1, 2025

Vance, Thank you for choosing Wet Tails Charters. Were glad you all had a great time. We look forward to fishing with you all again.

Ed Traylor (The Captain)

Replied on December 1, 2025

Vance, Thank you for choosing Wet Tails Charters. Were glad you all had a great time. We look forward to fishing with you all again.

Captain replied

Timothy M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Outstanding charter experience

VERIFIED 4 Hour Nearshore Reef/Wreck (AM) on September 11, 2025

Timothy M.

5.0 / 5

Sep 11, 2025

4 Hour Nearshore Reef/Wreck (AM)

Outstanding charter experience

VERIFIED

Extremely attentive crew. Put us on the fish in 3 different locations. Were very patient with my inexperienced wife and novice 17 year old son. We had ton of laughs and fun with Captain Ed and first mate Eddie. We would definitely book a trip with Wet Tails Charters again and will. Thanks again for awesome trip Captain Ed!

Extremely attentive crew. Put us on the fish in 3 different locations. Were very patient with my inexperienced wife and novice...

Timothy M. recommends Wet Tails Charters – Keys Fishing Experience

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Ed Traylor (The Captain)

Replied on September 11, 2025

Tim, Thank you for choosing us. And we look forward to next time you all get down here. Safe travels back home. Capt Ed

Ed Traylor (The Captain)

Replied on September 11, 2025

Tim,
Thank you for choosing us. And we look forward to next time you all get down here. Safe travels back home.
Capt Ed

Captain replied

David D.

Novi Sad, Serbia

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Absolutely amazing fishing couldn't ask for better.

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hour Nearshore Reef/Wreck (AM) on February 11, 2026

David D.

Novi Sad, Serbia

5.0 / 5

Feb 11, 2026

4 Hour Nearshore Reef/Wreck (AM)

Absolutely amazing fishing couldn't ask for better.

VERIFIED NEW

Ed, the captain, and the first mate were absolutely great. I have been other charter fish trips. There was no comparison.

David D. recommends Wet Tails Charters – Keys Fishing Experience

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Ed Traylor (The Captain)

Replied on February 11, 2026

Thanks for choosing Wet Tails Charters. Hope to see you all again. 🎣

Ed Traylor (The Captain)

Replied on February 11, 2026

Thanks for choosing Wet Tails Charters. Hope to see you all again. 🎣

Captain replied

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Ed Traylor

Hey, I'm Captain Ed Traylor

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Great Morning!

Great Morning!

Lots of action!

Lots of action!

Great experience

Great experience

Outstanding charter experience

Outstanding charter experience

Absolutely amazing fishing couldn't ask for better.

Absolutely amazing fishing couldn't ask for better.

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