Boca Grande - Charlotte Harbor, Florida - Tarpon, Snook and Redfish - light tackle and fly fishing charters with fishing guide Capt. Mark Bennett-Testimonials

Boca Grande - Charlotte Harbor, Florida - Tarpon, Snook and Redfish - light tackle and fly fishing charters with fishing guide Capt. Mark Bennett

"Capt. Mark is bar-none the most dedicated and avid tarpon fisherman that I've ever been associated with. I have never heard someone get so excited about every single fish he catches. It's great to be around. And as professional guides go, he and Jenni combine for a tandem that can't be beat, both in numbers of fish caught and for a fun experience on the water in-between bites (which isn't very often on a typical day with those two). The best part is that his customers reap all the rewards -- and lifelong memories -- of Mark's life spent chasing these beautiful and exciting game fish, as we are the ones who get to enjoy every jump and bow to the silver king on the other end of the line. My dad, a lifetime native Florida angler, will never forget the first big tarpon he caught at age 49 in 2002, with Capt. Mark. Then again, how can he?! The photo that I took of him with that fish went on to become the cover shot of the Sept/Oct 2002 edition of Sport Fishing magazine. That cover hangs on the wall in his home today and for years to come to remind us all of that incredible experience of what has become a typical day of 'poon fishing with Capt. Mark Bennett. Now, at the start of every season, I'm calling Mark begging him to take me tarpon fishing again. 'Just one more shot, Mark.'... Problem is, word's out on him and he gets booked in a hurry. My advice: Don't miss your shot. Call Mark and book a trip NOW."

I wanted to take a moment and thank you both for the Tarpon trip of a lifetime. I could have never imagined a more exciting trip in my wildest dreams. To say the trip was "Awesome" would be an understatement. It was pure magic to witness the numbers of Tarpon you put us onto. Seeing first hand the skill and knowledge you provide for your clients was spectacular and left us with sore arms from fighting the "Silver King". We will be back to do it all again... After our battered bodies have recovered from fighting so many Tarpon.

To anyone who is looking for a top native Floridian guide to put you on fish in the Boca Grande/Charlotte Harbor area I highly recommend Captain Mark Bennett. I have fished all over the world and have not found a guide with the personality, knowledge, first class tackle and boats, around the globe. The fact is I have fished with Captain Mark for over six years now and continue to book for both backcountry fishing as well as Mark's specialty, Tarpon. I truly believe that Mark is part Tarpon, he knows how to read the movements of the pods and puts you right on top of the fish without spooking them, unlike most guides I previously fished with in the past...he always finds the fish and the best part is that he refuses to join the cluster of boats in Boca Grande Pass. I have fished with numerous guides in the Boca Grande/Port Charlotte area who fished the pass and half the battle if and when you hooked a tarpon was fighting the boat traffic not the fish. Mark fishes along the beaches and the harbor area where the water is shallow and the "Poons" have the opportunity to show their true acrobatic talents. The backcountry fishing for snook and redfish is phenomenal with Mark, as well. I highly recommend booking a scenic shallow water experience in this beautiful area...nothing beats hearing a snook or redfish swallow your "whitebait" from under the mangroves and battling it out in shallow water. So if you are heading to the Boca Grande/Charlotte Harbor, Florida area and want a first class day on the water make sure you contact Mark or if you have any questions do not hesitate to call me in Indiana at 219-363-3488.

Is it a curse? Dues unpaid? I haven't done enough wrong to be sentenced to year after year of watching you demoralize every guide I've chartered! You changed boats, changed mates, I fished with you a couple years back with some brawny long haired bearded Florida boy, a little intimidated to do the right thing just in his presence, but that changed when we boated more tarpon than the entire party of 15 boats put together! Who was that Mate!!!! I thought for sure he would be doing this kind of thing right beside you? You really rode his ass hard! Any way I wanted to tell you that the day with you and your mate changed the way I see people and its all to yours and his credit! I am no longer with Berkley and my health will prevent another season down south. Don't change!!!!

I remember the day you fished with me. It truly was a great day. Large group trips like that one for Berkley are not really my style. Contrary to popular belief, fancy boats, shirts and corporate sponsorships don't catch tarpon. Like my daddy always said "Money can't buy you love". This especially holds true with tarpon. Thanks for the letter of encouragement, Capt. Mark Bennett

I cannot thank you enough Mark for helping to create a lifetime memory of exhilaration and joy. The sheer amazement watching the physical ability of a Tarpon flying through the air with reckless abandon, attached to the other end of the line held by my pole shall forever be burned into my memory.
An experience of a lifetime, which I will now look forward to one day sharing with my children when they are ready to hunt the the most incredible fish in the world with the best guide in the world.
You and Jenni were both great. I very much look forward to seeing the pictures Jenni was able to take. Please forward whenever you have time.........

I hope to see you next year about the same time........ to create another memory of a lifetime.

Charlie and I wanted to thank you for the tarpon trip. We enjoyed it very much. Your professionalism and dedication to catching fish goes above and beyond many others we have taken trips with. You make a great team. It was a trip that we both will always remember, especially Charlie as this was his first tarpon. Good luck to both of you and many thanks!

I had the pleasure of battling silver kings once again with Capt. Mark Bennett this past June. Reflecting back, it is difficult to describe completely the experience and do it proper justice. Difficult, because tarpon fishing with Capt. Mark is such a unique adventure and unlike any other fishing I have ever experienced. From the anticipation building spot and stalk, to the thunderous hook up, to the unparalleled acrobatic jumps right on down to the after battle exhaustion. It all adds up to making the tarpon experience with Capt. Mark unlike any fishing I have ever done before in my life. I say fishing, but honestly, it is very akin to hunting in every sense of the word. There is no blind casting, no trolling, no wishful thinking that maybe there is a fish in the area. No. Capt. Mark goes where the fish are. True there are other guides that try to use the same tactics, but here is where the difference between Capt. Mark and others becomes readily apparent. Capt. Mark is not your run of the mill guide, he is a tarpon expert. It is rumored among the locals (and deservedly so) that Mark has gills. He has a passion for and knowledge of tarpon that is second to none. The intensity that he pursues these beasts is incredible. It is nothing short of remarkable to watch him meticulously read a pod of tarpon, then pick the right spot and time to present the bait to them. This knowledge, coupled with a well maintained boat, top of the line tackle and an intimate feel of the area is what makes fishing with Capt Mark the ultimate tarpon experience. To put it simple, the Boca Grande/Charlotte Harbor area is the tarpon capital of the world and Capt. Mark Bennett is the absolute best guide around. Whether it is a once in a lifetime quest or if you are looking for a perennial adventure Capt. Mark is the only way to go!

We've been on the water with you twice now and it gets better every time. We have never witnessed a fishing guide team who shows passion, pride, professionalism and skill as much as you two. We have fished with numerous guides from British Columbia for salmon and halibut, to the keys for Dolphin and Wahoo, but have never met dedicated experts like you two who enjoy being out there as much as the clients. In fact, the first time we fished with you a few years ago the tarpon were still all around us when it was time to go, but you and Jenni wouldn't leave until the bite shut down. You made a point to have the best gear and you let us fish with minimal assistance or coaching unless you were asked or it was needed. Many guides are all about bringing in the fish to brag with photos and actually get upset if you lose a fish...Not Mark and Jenni. You guys want your customers to experience the whole ride. In fact, I think you love watching someone hook their first tarpon. Sort of like watching a kid see Disney or Christmas for the first time. It's just icing on the cake if the fish comes boat side. Thanks again for the fishing trip of a lifetime and we will definitely see you next season. Also thanks Jenni for the amazing photos of our epic battles...can't wait to frame them!!!

I wanted to thank you both for yet another awesome Tarpon adventure in the waters around Boca Grande. As the coordinator for huntingforums.com, Tarpon hunts; it’s always my goal to book my guys with the best Tarpon guides in SW Florida. The reports from each of my anglers this year was again unbelievable. Without exception you were the angler’s favorite. Deer hunters can be an intense bunch and demand the same intensity from their guides. As usual, my guys knew they were fishing with the most intense Tarpon guide there is when they were in your boat. Your passion and knowledge of these fish seemed to again, be the dominate reason our guys were flying Tarpon while other boats never hooked up and had to watch us catch Tarpon. In case you hadn’t heard the total number of Tarpon hooked that weekend was 61!! 42 of which were hooked from your boat! Those are phenomenal numbers that left my guys with sore biceps and memories they will never forget! Thanks again for making the 3^rd annual “Tarpon Hunt” such a phenomenal success. You guys ROCK!

I've had a couple weeks now to reflect on my Tarpon trip and wanted to share with you my thoughts. It became very evident why you are so successful. Being a guide myself, I understand what is involved. Your skills and techniques are very polished and I do not know if I will ever meet someone as passionate about something as you are with Tarpon. Your passion is contagious and I'm certainly hooked for life. You certainly know what you are doing and it is blatantly obvious that you are "the man" when it come to Tarpon fishing on the Gulf Coast. I cannot imagine why someone would want to pursue Tarpon any other way than the way you and Jenni do. The way you spot and stalk a pod of Tarpon is worth the trip alone. And once the fish are presented the bait or lure, anticipation sets in and the adrenaline soon follows, as it is required to fight such a powerful fish. I don't know who got more excited when we hooked up, you or us. These fish are amazing fighters. I'm certain I will never hook up with another fish that will display, fight and play like a Tarpon. Simply unbelievable. And Jenni, your reputation proceeded you by mouth and by way of your work. Your photography is wonderful and can't wait to see what you captured during our trip. My dad and I would like to thank you for a wonderful outing, as he realized something he has dreamed about doing for years and I've developed a new addiction. I plan to make Tarpon a yearly adventure with you. I will recommend you without hesitation to anyone looking to Tarpon fish! Thanks for a wonderful trip and helping us make some lasting memories. You and Jenni are first class. Feel free to use me as a reference any time.

Captain Mark,
Thanks again to you and Jenni for truly a trip of a lifetime! Unbelievable! I've been waiting a lot of years to make a Tarpon trip as it was so important to me, I wanted it to be a good one. Well I didn't get a
good one, I got a GREAT one! You and Jenni are great guides...and seriously, I'd say that even if we had not hooked so many Tarpon I lost count!
You two work very well together and it was a pleasure to fish with both of you.
Thanks again for a great trip. Oh, and "see you next year...AUGUST!"

Ed Novak

Mark,

Hope you're enjoying some well deserved time off. I just wanted to drop you a note to say thanks for all you and Jenni did for Ed and I Monday thru Wednesday. My fishing buddies back here in the Midwest are all jealous as hell. You run a 1st class operation and the testimonials on your web site are right on the money. Some of the photos we took are great but I can't wait to see Jenni's. After 3 days of fighting 100# plus tarpon my trip to Idaho for trout next month will pale in comparison. Hope you have some dates available for August of 2008. I'm sure this will be an annual trip for Ed and I. Like Ed said the only way to describe the action you gave us is to tell people that we honestly couldn't keep track of all the hookups and fish landed. When you can say that about 50 to 180 pound fish it says it all. Thanks again for all your patience, help, and friendship.

It truly was the trip of a lifetime and the memories will last that long.

Sincerely,

Mike Reny

I would like to thank you for our first and definitely not final Tarpon trip. You truly exceeded our expectations; very rarely do you meet someone as passionate about something as you are about tarpon fishing. Once again thanks for everything those couple of days.

I thought it was a great gesture to come over and take a few pics of Ben with his first tarpon that meant a lot to him.

Just made in home and we still can't wipe the smiles off our faces. It was truly
a great adventure fishing with you both. Beth's fish will forever be brought up in the many stories
of how she out fished me, and that line peeling run towards the beach. As it should be! Thank you so much for sharing your time with us.
Hope to see you both again soon.

What a wonderful trip! The pictures were amazing! I was so thrilled to hear the kids tell their stories.

Dear Mark and Jenni,

Since it's been a few months since we were on the water together, I thought it was high time to take a few minutes and thank you both for the four days Patrick and I fished with you. When someone, like myself, is truly passionate about sport fishing, and only has 10 or perhaps 15 days each year to fish quality water, all hopes go into their captain and crew. What I found in both of you was two people as passionate as I was, each and every minute we were fishing. I have never been on a charter boat with a captain or crew that matched your collective drive and enthusiasm. I took note every morning of new leaders tied on every rod, every drag being smooth, every hook sticky sharp. I know there's only one way to go after fish like tarpon; that's the right way. Overlooking the smallest detail usually results in disappointment. That's what made fishing with you great; you leave nothing to chance, you see that everything within your control is done the way it should be. I also need to mention that I have never seen anyone "read" their target species as well as you. You almost seemed to know which way the fish would turn, seemed to know if they would or wouldn't bite. Really nothing short of amazing in my opinion. Of course, the cherry on top of all of this is that you both are so nice to be with. When you spend four days together on a small boat, you get to know someone by the end of the trip. Plain and simple, you guys are just fun to be with. Factor the wonderful fighting ability of the tarpon into the equation, and it makes for a truly unforgettable experience. I couldn't think of any way to improve on our time together.

Thanks so very much, and stay well.

Jon Africano & Pat Benson

Wayne, NJ

I also want to let you know what a great time we had. Dad and I have been going on fishing trips for many years including numerous visits to Canada, Alaska, Cabo San Lucas, Belize, and the Keys. This was the best trip ever. The large number of very big fish was outstanding. We also appreciate your well organized and professional approach to everything.

Thank you again,

Paul Kleinen

Capt. Mark and Jenni,

I am a little late on this but just wanted to say thank you very much. My family and I had one of the best vacations we have ever had thanks to you. By thanks to you I am referring to your dedication to me and my family as a charter and even most importantly giving me this trip for free because I was returning from Iraq. We would have never considered something like this as a fun family event. You and Jenni are truly wonderful people. I have met many people in my travels and very few would I say have the genuine concern for others that you display. An instance I am talking about is taking the time out of normal Tarpon Fishing to put my daughter and her friend on something they could catch. Of course I enjoyed catching a 125 pound tarpon, however, as a father it was much more important after 15 months in Iraq to see my family happy!

THANKS!!! Best wishes to both of you.

Sergeant Rick Shannon

1-15th Infantry Regiment/Stay Dragon

Dear Captain Mark,

Just a word of thanks for two great days of back water fishing. Cari and I are avid fishermen—we got engaged 22 years ago while fishing. I've fished with many good guides from coast to coast and in Mexico and Puerto Rico. The days we spent with you catching snook, reds and speckled trout in the back waters off of Boca Grande were great. I can say without hesitation that you are the most knowledgeable, competent, best and most fun guide I've ever had the pleasure of fishing with. Some guides have to always pretend to be tough guys—who can do no wrong. It was a pleasure to fish with somebody who not only knows what he is doing, but who readily admits to learning his trade from years of trial and error, making the same mistakes we all have—and being able to laugh about it too. You helped bring professional fishing down to the level of a regular guy and his wife. I will be back—for many years hopefully—but for sure in August to chase the big "Silver Kings."

Until then, keep catching 'em and keep laughing. See you soon.

Mark A. LaRose

Chicago

P.S. We fed 25 people fresh Trout, Snook and Redfish cooked 6 different ways!!

Hey Mark,
Just wanted to drop you a line after our trip yesterday.
Much thanks to you and your wife for giving me such a special day
on the water with my son. It wasn't just the fact that we caught fish
until our arms fell off, or even that huge redfish we took; those were just bonuses.
It was the privilege of spending the day with a world class guide and terrific person, in a spectacular place.

A magical day for sure.

All the best, and hope to see you again next year.
Very truly yours,
Carl Quance

If you are interested in world class tarpon fishing with world class fishing guides then you must book a trip with Capt. Mark Bennett. I grew up fishing and have used many guides when fishing for species that I have never caught before. I have been with the worst and the best and believe me…. Mark and Jenni are at the top, hands down. You will not find anyone else who can consistently find tarpon and stay on them until you hook up. I’ve fished with them several times and hot or cold we have always hooked up. Above all else, Mark and Jenni are genuine people who practice sound conservation and put fish and their clients first.

Thanks Mark and Jenni for your hard work and such an awesome time.

Regards,

Daniel Evans

If anyone wants to call me for a reference please don’t hesitate: 214.796.8306

Captain Mark and Jenni,

I just wanted to tell you what a great time I had fishing with you guys on May 30th and May 31st. As you may recall, I was your novice fisherman. But after Sunday and 3 tarpon later I am at the very least no longer novice. More importantly, I now have the fishing bug. There is not a better feeling than when you have hooked a big one and then watch them fly in the air!!! I would highly recommend you to anyone and will certainly be returning with some buddies to enjoy the experience of fishing with the "Tarpon Whisperer." Sunday was a great day with Adam catching 2 big tarpon and between us 5 total with 11 or 12 hooked. Anyway I can't wait to see the pictures Jenni took. I hope to see you guys soon and certainly will continue to recommend you guys to anyone who wants to catch Tarpon.

Sincerely,

Joe York

"Capt Mark gave us the Tarpon fishing experience of a lifetime. We had hookups while the other boats were wondering what happened to the bite. His professionalism and knowledge of the local waters made for a terrific sport fishing experience!"

It was an awesome day on the water and one I won't forget. Y'all are the best.

BTW: The pictures are fantastic! Thank you very much!

Adam H. Putnam U.S. Congressman

Thank you again for an amazing trip. I must say I have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to fish in many spectacular places and catch some great game fish. All the while making memories I will never forget. Having guided trips for friends and been a deck hand throughout many of my earlier years, I know first hand how challenging it is to successfully provide people with a memorable trip.

A great captain understands what it takes to consistently provide people with this kind of experience. In my opinion, the success of a trip is derived from doing the little things right, which all too often go unnoticed. It’s the little things that separate the great captains from the average Joes. It’s being able to spot the subtle indications that reveal game fish, providing meticulous attention to detail with regard to tackle preparation, and proper boat positioning. It’s being dedicated and maintaining focus - so that when an opportunity presents itself, you capitalize with a hookup. Lastly and most significantly, it is truly guiding the people you are fishing, and allowing them to share in and enjoy the adventure.

You have mastered everything mentioned above. In my mind, you are perhaps the best captain I have ever had the pleasure of fishing with. While I know that is a bold statement to make, it’s also quite apparent you and Jenni have created without a doubt, one of the top charter operations in Florida. Personally, fishing with y’all is more like fishing with old friends, and I really appreciate that. I am looking forward to next year.

I would like to thank you for a wonderful tarpon fishing trip. We went out early on a Saturday morning myself and my 12 year old son. Capt Mark and his wife Jenni were wonderful hosts and were very supportive of my son. We initially hooked a 50lb tarpon amongst 20 other boats that were catching nothing, unfortunately as we pulled the fish in {my son was pulling} a 9 foot bull shark stole the catch at the last moment. We continued to fish and if it were not for the great expertise and knowledge that Capt Mark has we would have caught nothing. In the last hour when I was ready to give up Capt. Mark persisted and my son hooked a big fish that weighed as much as himself. Capt. Mark assisted from afar and let my son reel in this 90 lb tarpon, a once in a lifetime thrill for my son and myself. Thanks again Capt. Mark

Elena & I just wanted to let you both know how much we appreciated the three days we spent with you two in pursuit of the greatest fish on earth. Working in a similar field as a hunting outfitter I knew from the first prompt response I got from you via the email that you had your act together. The pre-trip preparation is half the fun. And you made it even easier by providing us with all the info we needed when it came to places to stay & equipment to bring. We have fished all over the world with many professional fishing guides. But I can say with no hesitation, your fishing operation is the “Best” we have ever fished with! Starting the first morning at the ramp, there was no dilly-dallying around the dock. One of the main reasons was, we were the first ones there (5:30 am) & guess who was first on the fish? As we pulled up on the first spot to “listen” for the fish, I’ll admit I was a bit apprehensive. Here we are in the dark, in a large body of water with no noticeable difference from the rest of the huge expanse of water around us doing something none of the other fishing guides I had fished with had ever done? And then I heard the fish! Then we started seeing fish! With in a short time I was hooked up with a Tarpon! As a young man I use to watch The American Sportsman, hosted by the late Curt Gowdy. Standing on the front of your boat hooked up with a flying tarpon screaming line off the reel flashed me back to that time from my youth. And as the fight was completed with a successful release of my first ever tarpon, I had to fight back the tears of a childhood dream that had just been realized & shared with my bride. This dream was realized because of your dedication to what you and Jenni do so well! Fishing with you all is an adventure I would recommend to anyone willing to listen. I would recommend they book more than one day. You guys took us to the bay the first two days. And then out to the beaches off of Boca Grande the third day. It was like two different fishing experiences. What a beautiful area you have been blessed with to call home. I think the tarpon caught total was fifteen. Elena & I both caught the largest fish of our lives on this trip! Three of these fish were over the 120lb mark. After the first one I learned to listen to Jenni and use the fighting belt. Feel the Burn! And our complete fishing adventure was professionally photographed by Jenni. Jenni, thank you for the magnificent photos, every time I look at them I get a big smile on my face. In closing, I will give the following advice. If you want to go fishing in one of the most beautiful areas in the world with the “BEST” Tarpon guides, Capt. Mark & Jenni Bennett are your only choice. Thanks again for a wonderful adventure!

I hope all is well with you guys in sunny Florida, we are all back in the rainy cold wet UK just the usual for us. Firstly I would just like to pass on my sincere thanks to you and Mark for such a memorable days tarpon fishing, it was the highlight of our holiday for us boys, and the wives were getting slightly jaded of our stories and how our catches seemed to grow in size over the 2 weeks.

Once again many thanks and we hope to join you again one day.
Best Regards,
MAC & Ryan

Hello Jenni and Mark,

We have been back home now for a week and things have settled back into a routine again.. Just wanted to let you guys know that Jackie and I had the best time fishing with you. It was so much fun for me watching Jackie battle her first fish ever and then tangle with huge tarpon. She loved it and we can not wait to return to do it again. The pictures are absolutely awesome. We are having a hard time deciding which ones to get. Can't wait to come fish with you guys again. Well keep in touch and we will talk to you soon. Once again, thanks for everything. The two of you truly made this one of the most memorable experiences of Jackie and my fishing careers.

I wanted to thank you for the best fishing experience of my life. Words aren't justice for this experience. Your professionalism was awesome. I did a morning trip and was able to pull up jump on your boat and with in an hour we were reeling in a massive Tarpon. This was my first ever Tarpon trip and with your expertise and knowledge I was able to land two out of three fish. You and Jenni made this trip a true relaxing adventure. This trip is one I know I will never forget. You will be the first name and number I give when friends and family are wanting a fishing trip of a lifetime. 6/3/2010

I feel we went beyond the norm, by catching and releasing three really awesome fish, in such a short period of time. I couldn't have been more pleased with the results.
I had an absolute blast!
It amazes me how powerful, and how acrobatic these Tarpon are. They are capable of almost anything.
My right arm is still a little sore.
I just want to say thanks to both of you for showing me such a good time. I appreciate it.

This is something I will never forget and hope to do again real soon.

Cheers!

John Paulus

Just a note to say "thanks" to you and Jenni for a great fishing trip. Your professionalism and genuine concern for our having a great time is sincerely appreciated. If anytime you want to use me as a reference go right ahead. I would be happy to put in a good word for you. I was impressed after the backwater trip and totally impressed after the tarpon trip. I have taken a number of guided trips and yours has to rank at the top.

I just wanted to write and thank you guys from the bottom of my heart for a truly unbelievable trip. For us it's not about the quantity of fish you catch it's so much more than that!! We have come to fall in love with the Boca Grande area and the truly unbelievable fishery you guys have. Being die hard King Mackerel fisherman our entire lives for some reason this past year has been all about trying to catch the elusive "Silver King"!! Our hats are off to you guys because you made this happen for us!!! From our conversations on the phone , to your boat, to your equipment , and Ms. Jenni being so organized, you guys are 1st class! My husband still is saying I need to take pointers from her-LOL! Being in the charter business ourselves we know how you want to make every trip great, and you guys did this for us. After going with the "other guys" in the area, WOW you blow them out of the water! My husband being a past Pro Fisherman it seemed to us the other charter captains belittled him as if he had never fished before- you did the opposite, you gave him some good guidance and let him go at it. You guys were exactly what we had been looking for in a charter. I've heard him talking on his cell phone for the past two days about the trip, how great you guys were and how you seemed to really care! Just like when we had landed 2 and time was running out and you see another pod of Tarpon and you made one last attempt to hook them up so I had the chance to battle a Tarpon when you could have just as easily taken us home . This truly impressed me and the fact all those other guys didn't hook half what we did!! I think they were all there to watch you-Haha!! We have fished on charters so many places-Key West, Bahamas, St. Kitts, Jamaica, Aruba, and never once have I sent an email thanking a captain, but I could not pass up this opportunity!! I told my husband after Saturday it was the best trip we had ever been on, plus I thought I was falling in love with Tarpon fishing. Needless to say we all had permanent grins plastered on our faces the rest of the day. I enclosed some pics we snapped that day, not nearly as good as some of Jenni's I've seen on your website, but I thought you might like to have them. We are looking at buying a place down there so we will definitely be back-sooner the better for me (Possibly September)! Next time maybe our daughter will have the courage to grab a rod- her comment was "Mom, I would have been shark bait. Those fish would have pulled me in!!" Needless to say she asked when were we coming back.....

Once again THANKS you do not know how excited I was that we hooked 6 fish and landed 3, but you let us be us! You guys are great people, coaches and fisherman and we can't wait to take the water again with you! Anytime you want to visit NC let us know we own condos on the beach of the NC Coast and we would love to have you guys as our guest!!

Tarpon, Snook and Redfish - light tackle and fly fishing charters with fishing guide Capt. Mark Bennett

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