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
Photos & videos by reviewers (251)
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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 P.
Key Largo, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip with Captain Gary

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 14, 2023
My son and I had a great trip going after tarpon, snook, and red fish with Captain Gary!ย  C. Gary is super knowledgeable about...
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Anton M.
Key Largo, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day! Nice snook!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 6, 2023
Had a great day with Capt Gary - went looking for bonefish on the fly, even though itโ€™s not quite prime season. Then, went...
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Blake K.
Denver, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Capt. Gary was outstanding!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 17, 2021
I booked this trip based on the reviews of previous clients Capt. Gary had taken fishing and they sure held true! He was a...
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Mark N.
Burlington, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2 Full day Trip with Captain Gary

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 2, 2021
My son and I booked two full day trips with Captain Gary.ย  The first day was great weather and we couldnโ€™t keep the fish...
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Jake M.
Blacksburg, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day trip with Gary

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 16, 2022
For anyone new to the Florida keys and fishing in the area this is who you want to go with. Awesome dude and very good at what...
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