Captain
Ben Trainer

Member since July 2019 Tavernier, 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

Tavernier, 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
(166 reviews)
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 166 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (337)
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Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
92%
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Kyle W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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100% Recommend

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 22, 2024
After a brief communication of what we wanted the captain delivered 100%. He had a good game plan for our entire 8 hour day...
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Christopher V.
Round Rock, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day with Capt. Ben

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 28, 2023
Iโ€™ve taken a bunch of guided trips, but Capt. Ben was hands down the best. He was knowledgeable, prepared, positive and put...
Christopher V. recommends Leatherneck Backcountry Fishing
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Brian B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip,Great Captain

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 10, 2024
Ben was very enjoyable to be around. The weather and water conditions were not very good but we still caught quite a few fish.I...
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Hilary W.
Buffalo, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day charter with Captain Ben!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 5, 2022
We had an incredible time on the water with Captain Ben even though wind conditions made it challenging! Captain Ben was on...
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Greg D.
Durham, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip with Captain Ben

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 9, 2022
My son and I traveled from Connecticut just to fish for snook, tarpon and bonefish.ย  Captain took us out in the everglades...
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