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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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(180 reviews)
Islamorada
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Trips from US $597

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 180 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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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James W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 7, 2023
Canโ€™t recommend Capt. Gary enough. It was the first trip to the Keys for my son and I and Gary put us on some great fish....
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Ridhima B.
Tucker, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Snook hook ๐ŸŽฃ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 28, 2022
Capt. Gary was amazing! My dad and I had a lot of fun. The unusually cold weather unfortunately killed a lot of fish but Capt....
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Scott T.
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   3/4 Day Trip on March 24, 2024
Captain Gary is very professional, experienced and patient. Gary helped me and my wife catch snook, redfish, sheepshead, jack...
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James W.
Colorado Springs, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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True Expertise

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 2, 2022
Garyโ€™s lifetime of experience truly shows. He knows his way intricately around Everglades to find you what youโ€™re looking...
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Greg H.
Austin, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Back Country Fishing with Capt Gary Skrobeck

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 10, 2022
I wholeheartedly recommend booking a trip with Capt Gary Skrobeck.ย  I have fished with a lot of guides in fresh water, salt...
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