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
242
Reviews
Verified

My Charter Listing

Heavy Hitter Charters

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 242 reviews
See details
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (243)
8 Year old Nephew catches the most Fish
8 Year old Nephew catches the most Fish
8 Year old Nephew catches the most Fish
+240
Angler rating
221
18
3
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
93%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 242 reviews
Kevin S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

OUTSTANDING!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ am on November 26, 2025
Look Iโ€™m sure there is a lot of great captains! However Iโ€™ve not fished with all them!! This Guy Benny is very knowledgeable...
Kevin S. recommends Heavy Hitter Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Benny Hendrix Captain replied
Read more
Stacey L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Weโ€™ll be back!

VERIFIED   3 hour , inlet , jettys on September 26, 2025
Capt Bennie is the best!ย  When he saw weather coming in for our scheduled trip he reached out proactively to move the time...
Stacey L. recommends Heavy Hitter Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Stacey L. recommends Heavy Hitter Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Read more
Curtis H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ am on August 31, 2025
My self and my two boys went for a two hour trip. It poured rain the whole time. Captain Benny didnโ€™t let that ruin any of...
Curtis H. recommends Heavy Hitter Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Curtis H. recommends Heavy Hitter Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Read more
Lance S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Benny of Heavy Hitter

VERIFIED   3 hour , inlet , jettys on August 7, 2025
Benny was amazing and the fishing was incredible! We caught a ton of fish including an 80lb Dusky Shark! My 11 year old son...
Lance S. recommends Heavy Hitter Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Lance S. recommends Heavy Hitter Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Read more
Steve S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with captain Benny

VERIFIED   3 hour , inlet , jettys on July 12, 2025
My wife and I booked a bottom fishing trip with Captain Benny We caught 16 fish of various species Captain Benny...
Steve S. recommends Heavy Hitter Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Steve S. recommends Heavy Hitter Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Read more
  • Settings