Captain
Jose Rodriguez
Member since July 2019
Cudjoe Key, United States
- Background
- Captain Jose Rodriguez grew up fishing the Florida Keys and learned the local waters from his father, commercial fisherman Jose Rodriguez Sr. Today, he is the owner and operator of Above & Below Fishing Adventures, specializing in private reef, wreck, offshore, and swordfish charters in Key West and the Lower Florida Keys. Known for his work ethic and time on the water, Captain Jose targets snapper, grouper, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo, sailfish, and swordfish year-round. His reputation gained national attention after helping clients land a 480-pound swordfish—one of the largest caught in the Lower Keys in recent years. Guests fish aboard a new 2025 32' SeaVee powered by twin Mercury 300s and equipped with advanced Simrad electronics, LP Electric Reels, premium tackle, Starlink WiFi, and a private restroom. Every trip is private and customized for up to six guests. Whether you're looking to catch your first yellowtail snapper, fill the cooler on a reef trip, chase offshore pelagics, or pursue a bucket-list swordfish, Captain Jose combines local knowledge, premium equipment, and a passion for creating unforgettable experiences on the water. Above & Below Fishing Adventures proudly serves Key West, Stock Island, Cudjoe Key, and the Lower Florida Keys.
- Techniques
- Captain Jose Rodriguez utilizes a wide range of proven Florida Keys fishing techniques developed through years of experience fishing the waters of Key West and the Lower Florida Keys. Every trip is customized based on weather conditions, water clarity, tides, seasonal fish migrations, and guest experience level. Techniques include daytime swordfishing, deep dropping, reef fishing, wreck fishing, live bait fishing, kite fishing, trolling, bottom fishing, vertical jigging, drift fishing, sight fishing, and offshore pelagic fishing. These methods are used to target some of the most sought-after game fish in the Florida Keys, including swordfish, mahi-mahi, blackfin tuna, wahoo, sailfish, yellowtail snapper, mutton snapper, mangrove snapper, grouper, hogfish, amberjack, kingfish, and tilefish. Captain Jose is especially known for his expertise in daytime deep-drop swordfishing, targeting giant swordfish in depths ranging from 600 to over 1,600 feet along the edge of the Florida Straits. His swordfish program gained national recognition following the catch of a 480-pound swordfish, one of the largest landed in the Lower Florida Keys in recent years. Whether you're interested in filling the cooler with snapper and grouper, chasing offshore pelagics like mahi and tuna, learning advanced fishing techniques, or pursuing a bucket-list swordfish adventure, Captain Jose combines local knowledge, premium equipment, and a relentless commitment to helping guests experience all the best!
Hey, I'm Captain Jose Rodriguez
Cudjoe Key, United States
- Background
- Captain Jose Rodriguez grew up fishing the Florida Keys and learned the local waters from his father, commercial fisherman Jose Rodriguez Sr. Today, he is the owner and operator of Above & Below Fishing Adventures, specializing in private reef, wreck, offshore, and swordfish charters in Key West and the Lower Florida Keys. Known for his work ethic and time on the water, Captain Jose targets snapper, grouper, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo, sailfish, and swordfish year-round. His reputation gained national attention after helping clients land a 480-pound swordfish—one of the largest caught in the Lower Keys in recent years. Guests fish aboard a new 2025 32' SeaVee powered by twin Mercury 300s and equipped with advanced Simrad electronics, LP Electric Reels, premium tackle, Starlink WiFi, and a private restroom. Every trip is private and customized for up to six guests. Whether you're looking to catch your first yellowtail snapper, fill the cooler on a reef trip, chase offshore pelagics, or pursue a bucket-list swordfish, Captain Jose combines local knowledge, premium equipment, and a passion for creating unforgettable experiences on the water. Above & Below Fishing Adventures proudly serves Key West, Stock Island, Cudjoe Key, and the Lower Florida Keys.
- Techniques
- Captain Jose Rodriguez utilizes a wide range of proven Florida Keys fishing techniques developed through years of experience fishing the waters of Key West and the Lower Florida Keys. Every trip is customized based on weather conditions, water clarity, tides, seasonal fish migrations, and guest experience level. Techniques include daytime swordfishing, deep dropping, reef fishing, wreck fishing, live bait fishing, kite fishing, trolling, bottom fishing, vertical jigging, drift fishing, sight fishing, and offshore pelagic fishing. These methods are used to target some of the most sought-after game fish in the Florida Keys, including swordfish, mahi-mahi, blackfin tuna, wahoo, sailfish, yellowtail snapper, mutton snapper, mangrove snapper, grouper, hogfish, amberjack, kingfish, and tilefish. Captain Jose is especially known for his expertise in daytime deep-drop swordfishing, targeting giant swordfish in depths ranging from 600 to over 1,600 feet along the edge of the Florida Straits. His swordfish program gained national recognition following the catch of a 480-pound swordfish, one of the largest landed in the Lower Florida Keys in recent years. Whether you're interested in filling the cooler with snapper and grouper, chasing offshore pelagics like mahi and tuna, learning advanced fishing techniques, or pursuing a bucket-list swordfish adventure, Captain Jose combines local knowledge, premium equipment, and a relentless commitment to helping guests experience all the best!
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Cudjoe Key
• 32 ft
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6 persons