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Wayne Gatling

Languages: English
Experience: 33 years

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Captain
Wayne Gatling

Member since March 2019 Marathon, United States

Background: Captain Wayne Gatling has been in the fishing and hunting business since 1971, spending most of his life outdoors as an avid angler. He is originally from Maryland, however, he grew up spending his winters down in Florida, fishing with his father and uncles. After sending his last kid off to college, Capt. Wayne finally decided to expand his business to Florida and guide fishing charters during the winter seasons. Since then, business has been non-stop with customers booking trips from all over the US. Choose Wayne Gatling Guide Service for your next fishing trip and enjoy an action-packed fishing marathon aboard the Fishin’ Fool!

Hey, I'm Captain Wayne Gatling

Marathon, United States

Background: Captain Wayne Gatling has been in the fishing and hunting business since 1971, spending most of his life outdoors as an avid angler. He is originally from Maryland, however, he grew up spending his winters down in Florida, fishing with his father and uncles. After sending his last kid off to college, Capt. Wayne finally decided to expand his business to Florida and guide fishing charters during the winter seasons. Since then, business has been non-stop with customers booking trips from all over the US. Choose Wayne Gatling Guide Service for your next fishing trip and enjoy an action-packed fishing marathon aboard the Fishin’ Fool!

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Wayne Gatling Guide Service

4.8 / 5

(84 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(84 reviews)

Marathon • 25 ft • 4 persons

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Trips from US $650

Wayne Gatling Guide Service – 46'

4.8 / 5

(20 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(20 reviews)

Rock Hall • 46 ft • 15 persons

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Trips from US $770

Fishing Reports

Tarpon fishing is on fire!

Apr 28, 2021 Marathon

We are hooking 3 to 5 tarpon every trip. There is nothing like the sight of these monster fish jumping 6 to 8 feet in the air.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 104 reviews

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Boat

4.7 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (118)

An Unforgettable First Fishing Trip: Excitement and Expertise Beyond Expectations

+115

Angler rating

5 stars		90
4 stars		8
3 stars		1
2 stars		1
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	97%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	94%
Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	94%

Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	94%

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Jeremy G.

Bemidji, MN

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day pm tarpon trip with Captain Wayne

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (PM) on April 24, 2022

Jeremy G.

Bemidji, MN

5.0 / 5

Apr 24, 2022

Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (PM)

Half day pm tarpon trip with Captain Wayne

VERIFIED

Myself, wife, and another couple went out tarpon fishing with Captain Wayne. We enjoyed every minute of our trip. Captain Wayne has years of experience in fishing and it shows! He was very good at telling us exactly what we should expect and do to get the most out of our trip. He is very personable and fun to talk to. We will definitely be booking future trips with him and look forward to fishing with him again! Our group highly recommends booking a trip with Captain Wayne!

Myself, wife, and another couple went out tarpon fishing with Captain Wayne. We enjoyed every minute of our trip. Captain Wayne...

Jeremy G. recommends Wayne Gatling Guide Service

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Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on April 25, 2022

Thanks Jeremy. I had a blast taking you guys fishing. I enjoyed our time together and sure hope to see you again in the near future.

Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on April 25, 2022

Thanks Jeremy. I had a blast taking you guys fishing. I enjoyed our time together and sure hope to see you again in the near future.

Captain replied

James N.

Pompano Beach, Florida

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great day with Captain Wayne.

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (PM) on March 21, 2023

James N.

Pompano Beach, Florida

5.0 / 5

Mar 21, 2023

Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (PM)

Great day with Captain Wayne.

VERIFIED

The Captain worked hard to get us fish. My wife caught a couple of large Jack’s and had what we think was a good sized Tarpon on for a short time.. The fish cut the line off on a bridge pylon , but it got her excited . We would highly recommend Wayne Gatling Guide service. Jim & Diana Nollin

The Captain worked hard to get us fish. My wife caught a couple of large Jack’s and had what we think was a good...

James N. recommends Wayne Gatling Guide Service

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Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on March 23, 2023

Thanks for the recommendation Jim. Although we didn’t get a tarpon, I’m glad Diana had a chance to catch those two large Jacks. I’m glad you had a good time.

Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on March 23, 2023

Thanks for the recommendation Jim. Although we didn’t get a tarpon, I’m glad Diana had a chance to catch those two large Jacks. I’m glad you had a good time.

Captain replied

Eric P.

Missoula, MT

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half Day

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (AM) on March 22, 2022

Eric P.

Missoula, MT

5.0 / 5

Mar 22, 2022

Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (AM)

Half Day

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Wayne contacted me a week before my trip and touched base with me. We were looking to get into Tarpon which for my trip was a little early in the season however Wayne secured some live bait and we went for it. I personally caught 4 very large Jacks and 1 Tarpon and the other guy on the boat caught 1 Jack and 1 Shark! We had a ton of fun and Wayne’s knowledge of the fishery and tactics was top notch. I would certainly book with him again.

Wayne contacted me a week before my trip and touched base with me. We were looking to get into Tarpon which for my trip was...

Eric P. recommends Wayne Gatling Guide Service

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Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on March 29, 2022

Thank you Eric. I’m glad it worked out. I’m especially happy I could make your trip a success.

Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on March 29, 2022

Thank you Eric. I’m glad it worked out. I’m especially happy I could make your trip a success.

Captain replied

Eugene H.

Tampa, Florida

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (PM) on February 1, 2022

Eugene H.

Tampa, Florida

5.0 / 5

Feb 1, 2022

Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (PM)

Great trip

VERIFIED

Our experience with captain Wayne was wonderful. We went on a overcast day, after a cold front came through. We moved 6-7 times while fishing to stay on the bite. We caught a number of species and my wife snagged a sea turtle. It did get off, injuring free beside the boat. Wayne was very helpful, good bait and always had our hooks baited. I would recommend his service for any group. Thank you for your time and memorable experience. Gene H

Our experience with captain Wayne was wonderful. We went on a overcast day, after a cold front came through. We moved 6-7 times...

Eugene H. recommends Wayne Gatling Guide Service

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Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on February 3, 2022

Thanks for the nice review Gene. It was fun fishing with you guys. It definitely was a little challenging considering the weather we have been having,but we pulled it out. The sea turtle was a bit unusual I must admit. I hope to see you again sometime in the future.

Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on February 3, 2022

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Joseph L.

Suwannee, FL

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Evening Tarpon Fishing with Captain Wayne

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (PM) on April 17, 2021

Joseph L.

Suwannee, FL

5.0 / 5

Apr 17, 2021

Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (PM)

Evening Tarpon Fishing with Captain Wayne

VERIFIED

WOW. . . WOW. . . WOW. . . I said my wife wanted to catch some big fish. . . Capt. Wayne said, let’s give it the old College Try. . . . Im not sure what College he went to, but it must have been a good one! We were told that the Tarpon were a little slow, but maybe we would be lucky. After bringing the 5th. . . yes FIFTH monster Tarpon to the boat, we were certain that it was a lot more Skill of the Captain with a little luck on the side! Capt. Wayne was very professional, organized and... More

WOW. . . WOW. . . WOW. . . I said my wife wanted to catch some big fish. . . Capt. Wayne said, let’s give it the old College...

Joseph L. recommends Wayne Gatling Guide Service

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Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on April 19, 2021

Thanks for that great review Joey. You know what they say”every dog has his day.” I guess it was my turn. You also did a great job on those monsters. I will be looking forward to seeing you again.

Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on April 19, 2021

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Half day pm tarpon trip with Captain Wayne

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Evening Tarpon Fishing with Captain Wayne

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