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
239
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Heavy Hitter Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(239 reviews)
Angler's choice
Fernandina Beach
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 239 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (234)
OUTSTANDING!
A good time
Perfect fishing day
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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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Adam B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A good time

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“(PM) on November 22, 2025
Captain Benny took good care of us. This kid friendly excursion did not disappoint. Even though the tide was a little rough,...
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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
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First charter trip!

VERIFIED   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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Lyndsay C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Captain Amazing Time

VERIFIED   3 hour , inlet , jettys on October 26, 2025
weโ€™ve booked Captain Benny twice so far and every trip is awesome! We plan to keep coming back to do it all over again! Great...
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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   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   4 hour trip , Jettys - 12:30 PM 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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