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
232
Reviews
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Heavy Hitter Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(232 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 232 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great time and lots of fish!!!
Great time and lots of fish!!!
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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
93%
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Curtis H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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...
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Lance S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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...
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Steve S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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...
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Michelle C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Will definitely return

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“(PM) on July 3, 2025
We had an amazing time.ย  Captain took us out and our entire group caught fish even hooked a shark (although we didnโ€™t get...
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Julie G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ am on June 29, 2025
This was my girls first time on a boat fishing (11 & 8). They had the best time. Caught several fish. Captain Benny was very...
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