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
243
Reviews
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Heavy Hitter Charters

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(243 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 243 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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8 Year old Nephew catches the most Fish
8 Year old Nephew catches the most Fish
8 Year old Nephew catches the most 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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Chase P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Benny is the Man

VERIFIED   Sunrise 2 hour trip on August 8, 2025
He always makes sure youโ€™re having a good time out on the water.
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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
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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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William R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had an amazing time!!

VERIFIED   Early ,2 hour trip on June 29, 2025
Captain Benny was fantastic. We caught bait fish and then we went out to a deeper area where we caught two stingrays and hooked...
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