Captain Ted made our private fishing charter an unforgettable experience. None of us had much fishing experience, but he was incredibly patient, kind, and such a great teacher. He helped every single one of us catch fish and made sure we were having fun the entire time.

What really made the trip special was how much he shared about the island, its history, and the local area along the way. It felt like so much more than just a fishing trip.

If you’re looking for someone knowledgeable, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about what he does, Captain Ted is the person to book with. We will absolutely be fishing with him every time we’re back in the area!

Captain Ted was awesome for our fishing excursion!!!  He was super friendly and we had great conversations while we were catching fish we don’t have an opportunity to see in Wisconsin. The coolest looking fish was a Trigger fish, but we caught 6-8 different species. We also hooked into something the three of us taking turns couldn’t get to the surface. It was an amazing feat of strength and I hate looking to fish but what a crazy example of the possibilities Capt. Ted put us on!!  He was part tour guide also which was cool. He pointed out some great landmarks on the way out to fish. Overall an amazing day with a Captain that earned my trust quickly and seemed like an old friend by the end of out trip.

We took a family fishing trip with Captain Ted and had a really enjoyable experience.

From the start, Captain Ted impressed us with his communication and focus on safety, even offering to postpone our original trip due to choppy conditions. We appreciated the honesty and were glad we rescheduled.

The water was calm enough, but the bite was slow that day. Captain Ted explained that there are highly reliable fishing spots on the ocean side and that with the right conditions this can be a very productive trip. He made a thoughtful call to prioritize safety for a family outing, which we appreciated.

Despite the slow bite, Captain Ted and his crew were patient, friendly, and interactive with our children, and we still caught a few fish. When things slowed near the end, Captain Ted was flexible and helped us audible to swimming with pigs on a nearby island, which turned into a highlight for the kids.

If you’re looking for a family-friendly charter with a captain who communicates clearly, prioritizes safety, and adapts to conditions, this is a great option.

you know the old saying when life dishes out lemons, make lemonade. unfortunately, we had a bad weather day, which obviously is no one‘s fault. (and not in the forecast.) it was evident Captain Ted number one concern is safety and your enjoyment. I think several families would’ve turned around.  My son loves to fish and my wife was happy to get off the cruise ship. We caught some fish and Ted was just great with our 12-year-old son. from there, we went snorkeling, which was good, but unfortunately, the great areas were too windy and rough. The highlight of our trip was swimming with a giant hawksbill turle. we finished off with a quick island Eco tour with spectacular views and a little private beach area. Ted was great.  hes a true local.

Thank you Capt Ted!
After 5 minutes on the boat it was like fishing with an old friend.  Capt Ted was personable, knowledgeable, accommodating and just plan fun!!  We had a great time on his boat.  The fishing action was so hot that we barely got to take photos.  Don’t let the lack of pictures fool you, we caught a total 25 fish, including Strawberry grouper, Red Snapper, Yellow tail snapper, Grunt, and Magaret fish (a new species for me) My brother and I fish all over the east and gulf coast, and this trip ranks at the top.  We will Charter Capt. Ted on our next trip to Paradise island. But more importantly we made another fishing buddy!  Thanks again!