Captain
Benny Hendrix

Member since January 2020 Fernandina Beach, United States
Background
Captain Benny Hendrix has been fishing since he was 12 years old. His dad taught him how to fish and since then, he hasn’t put the fishing rod down. He’s a Fernandina Beach local and knows every inch of these waters. His favorite part of being a charter captain is putting his customers on fish and sharing his passion with others. Capt. Benny welcomes you aboard Heavy Hitter Charters for an incredible adventure off the Atlantic Coast of Florida!
Techniques
Everything from the backwater to bluewater!

Hey, I'm Captain Benny Hendrix

Fernandina Beach, United States
Background
Captain Benny Hendrix has been fishing since he was 12 years old. His dad taught him how to fish and since then, he hasn’t put the fishing rod down. He’s a Fernandina Beach local and knows every inch of these waters. His favorite part of being a charter captain is putting his customers on fish and sharing his passion with others. Capt. Benny welcomes you aboard Heavy Hitter Charters for an incredible adventure off the Atlantic Coast of Florida!
Techniques
Everything from the backwater to bluewater!
Anglers Choice
212
Reviews
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Heavy Hitter Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(212 reviews)
Angler's choice
Fernandina Beach
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 212 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (209)
First charter trip!
First charter trip!
First charter trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
92%
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Shannon C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First charter trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Early 3 hour beat the Heat on July 20, 2025
We loved our first charter trip with Captain Benny!! Such a friendly guy and very knowable! We will for sure book him again...
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Fergal K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great 1/2 day fishing

VERIFIED   Morning 4 hour trip , Jettys on June 20, 2025
Great family 4 hour trip with Captain Benny. Caught our fill of whiting and two substantial sharks. Captain was great with...
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Dara C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   Afternoon, 4 hour trip , Jettys on May 24, 2025
Benny was an awesome captain.ย  We had three children under 9 and he was very patient and easy going. The weather was great....
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Jessica A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  2 hour fishing on July 8, 2025
Bennie was a great fishing captain for a fun day on the water as a family.ย  We all caught lots of fish.
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Blake G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Early 3 hour beat the Heat on March 15, 2025
I highly recommend Heavy Hitters and Captain Benny. Although the weather didnโ€™t cooperate, Captain Benny was still able to...
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