Captain
Ken Strimple

Member since December 2022 Melbourne, United States
Background
Captain Ken is the former host of "Let’s Catch Fish" on ESPN radio in Rochester NY. He was a co-angler on the ESPN Northern Tour and also had a 3rd place finish for Bass Fishing on the ESPN trail. Kenzi Boats is a family-friendly charter, and Captain Ken has experience with being a venture crew leader with the boy scouts and is patient with children. “I have always had a passion for the sport since a young boy. I like the complexity of solving the puzzle of how to get the fish I am targeting to strike. I enjoy teaching my customers fishing techniques that they can build on in the future to be successful in catching fish.”
Techniques
- Fly fishing - Center pinning - Spin fishing - Bottom fishing - Trolling - Spin casting - Bait casting - Flipping - Pitching - Drop shotting - Float fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Ken Strimple

Melbourne, United States
Background
Captain Ken is the former host of "Let’s Catch Fish" on ESPN radio in Rochester NY. He was a co-angler on the ESPN Northern Tour and also had a 3rd place finish for Bass Fishing on the ESPN trail. Kenzi Boats is a family-friendly charter, and Captain Ken has experience with being a venture crew leader with the boy scouts and is patient with children. “I have always had a passion for the sport since a young boy. I like the complexity of solving the puzzle of how to get the fish I am targeting to strike. I enjoy teaching my customers fishing techniques that they can build on in the future to be successful in catching fish.”
Techniques
- Fly fishing - Center pinning - Spin fishing - Bottom fishing - Trolling - Spin casting - Bait casting - Flipping - Pitching - Drop shotting - Float fishing
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
(42 reviews)
Melbourne
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 42 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Heyyyyyyy Chef, like the size of that King Mackerel?
Heyyyyyyy Chef, like the size of that King Mackerel?
Heyyyyyyy Chef, like the size of that King Mackerel?
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Quinn M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Heyyyyyyy Chef, like the size of that King Mackerel?

VERIFIED   NEW  8HR-Offshore (AM) on June 18, 2025
The legend Chef Strimple, Bellowed out from his chest,ย  โ€œman the bait lines, watch for schools of bait fish. Make sure...
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Andrew B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great

VERIFIED   NEW  3hr Inshore Fishing on June 30, 2025
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Paul R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on December 30, 2024
Took my 6 year old daughter on this fishing charter.ย  Ken was very good with her, helped her catch fish, and answered all...
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Edward B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain good with kids. Very patient.nice boat and equipment

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on April 3, 2025
Good relaxing trip make sure to bring water.
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James 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 trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on December 30, 2024
Captain Ken was very friendly, knowledgeable and fun. Put us on fish very fast.ย  Highly recommended
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