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Riplines Charters/ Johnny Maddox Charters

Member since December 2020 Marathon, United States
Background
The love of fishing has been in Captain Johnnys and Captain Rip's blood since they were boys. Capt. Rip Growing up in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, he spent his early days fishing on Anglin's Fishing Pier. He went on many head and charter boat trips with his father and friends. Captain Rip bought his first boat in 1984. He and Captain Johnny both has fished offshore extensively from Jacksonville Fl. to Marathon and the Bahamas. Both as an angler and captain’s. Both have participated in the billfish tournament circuits along the SE Florida coast and the Bahamas. Also, a top 5 finisher in the Annual Lighthouse Point Invitational Sailfish Tournament and top boat and angler in the Ft. Lauderdale Semi-Annual Billfish Tournament. Captain Rip's professional careers had taken him throughout the United States and his passion for fishing has allowed him to adapt to the fisheries and waters where he lived. The one constant through all the years has been fishing, it has introduced him to lifelong friends and an infinite number of fishing stories.
Techniques
Offshore trolling with artificial lures, live bait, and rigged bait for pelagic fish. Reef and wreck fishing, kite fishing, downrigger trolling, bottom fishing, and high-speed trolling for Wahoo.

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Marathon, United States
Background
The love of fishing has been in Captain Johnnys and Captain Rip's blood since they were boys. Capt. Rip Growing up in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, he spent his early days fishing on Anglin's Fishing Pier. He went on many head and charter boat trips with his father and friends. Captain Rip bought his first boat in 1984. He and Captain Johnny both has fished offshore extensively from Jacksonville Fl. to Marathon and the Bahamas. Both as an angler and captain’s. Both have participated in the billfish tournament circuits along the SE Florida coast and the Bahamas. Also, a top 5 finisher in the Annual Lighthouse Point Invitational Sailfish Tournament and top boat and angler in the Ft. Lauderdale Semi-Annual Billfish Tournament. Captain Rip's professional careers had taken him throughout the United States and his passion for fishing has allowed him to adapt to the fisheries and waters where he lived. The one constant through all the years has been fishing, it has introduced him to lifelong friends and an infinite number of fishing stories.
Techniques
Offshore trolling with artificial lures, live bait, and rigged bait for pelagic fish. Reef and wreck fishing, kite fishing, downrigger trolling, bottom fishing, and high-speed trolling for Wahoo.
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Johnny M.
Captain
Brian P.
Captain
Cody B.
First mate

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(259 reviews)
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Marathon
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $795

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 259 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
93%
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Robert Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Reef & Wrecks on September 25, 2025
We went fishing with Captain Brian and mate Cody on the 23rd and the 25th. We had a limit of tuna one day and caught a bunch...
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Brian W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Another great day in the Keys!

VERIFIED   AM 4-hour Half Dayโ€“Reef/Wreck-$695 on July 3, 2025
My kids and I had a blast with Riplines and Captain Johnny Maddox! From start to finish, the experience was top-notch. Great...
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Dave M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome Day on the Water with Captain Rip!

VERIFIED   8 - Hour Full Day / $1295 on February 25, 2025
I had an amazing day out on the water with Captain Rip! He really knows his stuff when it comes to finding fish and getting...
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Martin D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome Christmas gift!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Reef & Wrecks on December 21, 2025
Captain Brian and Isaak were amazing. we started early and went for the run and gun, we got a small mahi, a huge bonito and...
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Rick B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Opportunity

VERIFIED   8 - Hour Full Day / $1295 on September 11, 2025
We booked with Captain Johnny Maddox at the end of our two week stay in Marathon for a Mahi trip.ย  Captain Brian took us out...
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