Captain
Capt. Larry (James) Sydnor

Member since April 2018 Islamorada, United States
Background
I am a student of the great angling masters and highly educated on the fisheries in my location. I maintain all required credentials, licenses, permits and $1,000,000 commercial marine insurance to be entrusted with your safety and charter needs. I am an extremely popular inshore fishing guide because my power and expertise on the skiff's poling platform provides safe and unparalleled fishing adventures. Each trip is customized for adults and delighting youngsters for parental smiles, or serious angling as I am extremely competitive and have won many awards as both angler and guide from tournaments in the Florida Keys. I am USCG Master Captain, a respected member of the National Association of Charter Boat Operators, the Florida Guides Association and the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association. I am a fly fishing specialist and do my best by EVERY angler to ensure a fun, fulfilling experience fishing the beautiful upper Florida Keys.
Techniques
I offer every type fishing out of the Florida Keys, and am also a fly-fishing specialist. I have first class equipment and with advance notice, will customize any necessary fly rods for you depending on which hand you reel with Spin fishing is always a thrill whether with bait, artificial or plastic and is awesome and for spin fishermen we will often start our day catching our own live, fresh bait for greater productivity.

Hey, I'm Captain Capt. Larry (James) Sydnor

Islamorada, United States
Background
I am a student of the great angling masters and highly educated on the fisheries in my location. I maintain all required credentials, licenses, permits and $1,000,000 commercial marine insurance to be entrusted with your safety and charter needs. I am an extremely popular inshore fishing guide because my power and expertise on the skiff's poling platform provides safe and unparalleled fishing adventures. Each trip is customized for adults and delighting youngsters for parental smiles, or serious angling as I am extremely competitive and have won many awards as both angler and guide from tournaments in the Florida Keys. I am USCG Master Captain, a respected member of the National Association of Charter Boat Operators, the Florida Guides Association and the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association. I am a fly fishing specialist and do my best by EVERY angler to ensure a fun, fulfilling experience fishing the beautiful upper Florida Keys.
Techniques
I offer every type fishing out of the Florida Keys, and am also a fly-fishing specialist. I have first class equipment and with advance notice, will customize any necessary fly rods for you depending on which hand you reel with Spin fishing is always a thrill whether with bait, artificial or plastic and is awesome and for spin fishermen we will often start our day catching our own live, fresh bait for greater productivity.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(59 reviews)
Islamorada
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Trips from US $800
Excellent
4.5 / 5
(2 reviews)
Islamorada
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 61 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (72)
Paul and his redfish
Paul and a gorgeous snook
Paul and his tarpon on fly
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
82%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
85%
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Buddy T.
Annetta North, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First time flyfishing with a guide

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Fly and/or Spin on July 9, 2021
Last minute weekend trip to the Keys with my family.ย  My 15yo son has dreamt of trying his hand at sight casting on the flats...
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Jimmy M.
Spring, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 Day Trip with Capt Larry

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Fly and/or Spin on July 19, 2021
Had a great trip with Captain Larry last week.ย  We both nailed a backcountry slam with several nice snook, redfish and a...
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Patrick S.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great half day charter with Captain Larry

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 19, 2022
My wife and I were looking for a half day charter during our trip to the keys. Capt Larry was welcoming and accommodating -...
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Bill S.
Baton Rouge, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day with Capt Larry!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Fly and/or Spin on July 13, 2022
We just finished our 3rd straight day with Capt Larry and in spite of a Super Moon, he put us on Bonefish and Permit as well...
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Scott L.
North Huntingdon, PA
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   Full Day Trip โ€“ Fly and/or Spin on May 8, 2023
Was a great experience on the water with captain Larry. He had a lot of patience with our fly casting abilities. Such a great...
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