Captain
Gary Skrobeck & Skip Paxton

Member since July 2017 Islamorada, United States
Background
Captain Skip has over 40 years of fishing experience, numerous tournament wins, and previously held world records. He is a well-known backcountry guide who loves shallow water fishing. Captain Gary is a native of Islamorada. He has fished these water his whole life and is extremely dedicated to providing a memorable Everglades experience.
Techniques
Fly and light spin tackle

Hey, I'm Captain Gary Skrobeck & Skip Paxton

Islamorada, United States
Background
Captain Skip has over 40 years of fishing experience, numerous tournament wins, and previously held world records. He is a well-known backcountry guide who loves shallow water fishing. Captain Gary is a native of Islamorada. He has fished these water his whole life and is extremely dedicated to providing a memorable Everglades experience.
Techniques
Fly and light spin tackle
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Ivory Keys Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(176 reviews)
Islamorada
trips from US $597

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 176 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great fishing trip
Hot summer day
Hot summer day
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
90%
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Kevin C.
La Marque, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Snook!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 21, 2021
Great times, awesome Captain!
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Steve C.
Forest Hills, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 19, 2021
25 trout between us!
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Richard H.
Cape Coral, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day backcountry

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 20, 2020
Had a great day ! Captain Gary was awesome ! Put us on the targeted fish we were looking for ! Hard working ,ย  with a wealth...
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Bill W.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 9, 2020
Capt Gary brought us to some great spots. Caught Rexdfish, Snook and Mangrove Snapper. Saw schools of Redfish and Snook. What...
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Peter S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 25, 2021
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