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
(184 reviews)
Islamorada
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Trips from US $597

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 184 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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David H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day fishing

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 17, 2023
Capt. Gary really went the extra mile for us and we had an amazing experience.ย  Took us to some awesome locations where we...
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Joe S.
Centerport, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 6, 2021
Capt Gary was great! Took us to amazing spots, incredible locations/ scenery.ย  Found the fish!ย  He was great...
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Sherry L.
Hull, IA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Gary Skrobeck

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 8, 2022
We had an amazing time. He was not only our captain but our tour guide as well. He explained everything fishing wise and landmarks...
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David M.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazingly Successful 3/4 Day Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 27, 2020
My wife Paige and I came to the Keys for our honeymoon and decided to book a 3/4 day fishing trip with Ivory Keys Charterโ€™s...
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Richard L.
Cape Coral, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Hot summer day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 31, 2023
Captain Gary worked hard and got us on Tarpon, Redfish & Snook. My son and I had an awesome and memorable day
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