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

My Charter Listing

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 189 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (274)
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Incredibly knowledgeable captain
Incredibly knowledgeable captain
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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
88%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
91%
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K. L.
Ridgeland, Mississippi
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 5, 2018
Great time fishing with Captain Gary. Very knowledgeable and put us right on the fish. Canโ€™t wait to fish with him again.
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James H.
Texarkana, TX
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 11, 2020
Captain was very nice obviously knew alot about fishing in the area/fish just didnโ€™t bite well till the end of trip with...
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Travis B.
McHenry, IL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day trip with Capt. Skip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 1, 2018
We had a great experience with Capt. Skip. Even when the weather didnโ€™t cooperate he was able to put fish in the box!
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Anthony M.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 10, 2018
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Roger R.
Lehigh Acres, Florida
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 16, 2021
I thought i booked a offshore trip.ย  I donโ€™t know how it got messed up. Me or them.ย  But we get there and little boat and...
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