Captain
Ben Trainer

Member since July 2019 Islamorada, United States
Background
Captain Ben has fishing in his blood, he is a 2nd Generation Fishing Guide, and has been fishing ever since he could hold a rod. A combat veteran and Sgt. of Marines, he approaches everything he does with great attention to detail and takes pride in his work. He has had the privilege to learn about fly and tackle fishing all over the world and accumulate a vast amount of knowledge that he readily shares with his guests.
Techniques
Specializing in Fly, Light Tackle and Conventional Angling, from sight fishing the crystal clear flats of Islamorada to Mahi fishing in the deep blue Atlantic Ocean

Hey, I'm Captain Ben Trainer

Islamorada, United States
Background
Captain Ben has fishing in his blood, he is a 2nd Generation Fishing Guide, and has been fishing ever since he could hold a rod. A combat veteran and Sgt. of Marines, he approaches everything he does with great attention to detail and takes pride in his work. He has had the privilege to learn about fly and tackle fishing all over the world and accumulate a vast amount of knowledge that he readily shares with his guests.
Techniques
Specializing in Fly, Light Tackle and Conventional Angling, from sight fishing the crystal clear flats of Islamorada to Mahi fishing in the deep blue Atlantic Ocean
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(187 reviews)
Islamorada
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 187 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
93%
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Caitie A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Ben is the King!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 20, 2026
This was our second time fishing with Ben and definitely wonโ€™t be our last! Husband and I did this charter a few years back...
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Gary H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip !

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on July 20, 2026
had a great day fishing flamingo islands with Ben super nice guy, attentive and really wants to catch fish caught...
Gary H. recommends Leatherneck Backcountry Fishing
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David S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A Great Day!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 27, 2026
Captain Ben was a pleasure to go out with.ย  The trip was a gift for our 18 year old nephew and Ben really took him under his...
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Austin T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A BLAST!!! BOOK TODAY!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 2, 2025
almost non stop action catching multiple species of fish, jack cervalles, look downs, snappers, barracudasโ€ฆ including hooking...
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Jonathan L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good day on the water!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on June 24, 2026
My son and I had a nice day with Capt Ben.ย  Conditions werent the best but He knows the local waters well and put us in a...
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