AWS Charters, Key West Flats Fishing
AWS Charters, Key West Flats Fishing
AWS Charters, Key West Flats Fishing
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Spend a relaxing day in the beautiful backcountry off of Key west. You can either go on a 16ft flats skiff chasing tarpon, bonefish, permit and sharks or take out the 23ft Hurricane deck boat and have a custom made trip for up to 6 people.
Key West, United States
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Florida196 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Captain Tony is legendary. Been out with him probably a dozen times now and he never fails to disappoint. He finds the fish and puts you on them, no questions asked. This time he wasn't feeling great but powered through it and still got us out on the water. I recommend him to everyone and can't wait for the next trip!
Written 16 May 2022
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dmill0918
Franklinville, NJ193 contributions
Jan 2021
My husband and I had a great 4 hour fishing charter with Captain Tony. He caught a few large jacks and a 4 foot barracuda. The fish certainly put up a good fight !! Captain Tony gave lots of great advise and knew just where to go to catch the fish. I highly recommend this charter .
Written 26 January 2021
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Odyssey19519756082
3 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
If you are looking for a flats trip, Tony is your guy. He runs a very professional business and is a hoot in the boat. Caught Cudas and a jack. Saw lots of sharks but missed 2. Also saw a number of rays and a 9ft sawfish to top off the day. Best fishing experience ever. Thanks
Written 2 April 2022
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John Avedisian
4 contributions
May 2021
I booked a trip for my 65th birthday with Tony on short notice. I talked to him on the phone two days prior to the trip for instructions. The next day he sends me a text saying he is booked and canceled. I'm guessing the reason for this is that I booked a half day and a full day came in. If this is the way he runs his business; I have to question his fishing ability. Very disappointed.
Written 27 May 2021
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linili
Cambridge, UK3 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
We rang up Tony very last minute the night before we wanted to go on a trip and luckily he was happy to take us out on the next morning. The weather conditions hadn't been great for fishing the day before and the next cold front was due to come in within the next 2 days but we were still hoping to catch a barracuda and/or a shark. Since we told Tony in advance what we were after, he tailored the trip specifically towards these two fish and within just 4 hours, we managed to bag both of them. Tony was a perfect guide with an incredible eye to spot fish (we still have no idea how he did that) and the ability to communicate precisely what we had to do. If you go on a trip with Tony, he'll make sure you know exactly what you have to do and that you have the right equipment but at the same time he is super laid-back and will have a nice chat with you. One thing we liked in particular was the fact that he really makes sure the fish you catch is ok, doesn't get stressed more than necessary and has enough time to recover before he lets them go.
When our trip was over, he also didn't want to go straight back to the marina but took a detour so that we could have a look at a sea turtle that was swimming at a nearby bank which was the perfect ending for this trip.
Hopefully, we'll get a chance to come back to this beautiful place at some point and will get a chance to go fishing with Tony again.
When our trip was over, he also didn't want to go straight back to the marina but took a detour so that we could have a look at a sea turtle that was swimming at a nearby bank which was the perfect ending for this trip.
Hopefully, we'll get a chance to come back to this beautiful place at some point and will get a chance to go fishing with Tony again.
Written 13 January 2015
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Sue B
Leicester, MA2 contributions
Sept 2013 • Couples
My husband and I booked a 6 hour trip with Captain Tony and couldn't have been happier!! Captain Tony was great! Very knowledgeable about the area and the fish we were trying to get. Very patient with us. Caught a few lemon sharks, a nurse shark, a Jack, Mangrove snapper, and barracuda. We saw some dolphins which was great too! The weather was wonderful, we apparently brought the sun with us!! The "highlight" of our trip was when my husband landed a huge barracuda and was bringing it in and a lemon shark decided the cuda looked like a good snack. So now he was fighting a shark too! Of course the shark won, and devoured most of the barracuda. We were able to get the head on board and used some of it as bait. The lemon sharks love it!! Can't wait to come back to Key West in a couple years and fish with Captain Tony again. If you're looking for a good fishing experience, AWS Charters is the way to go!!
Written 20 September 2013
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mikeg61811
middle island10 contributions
My buddy and I went down to key west with one main purpose in mind. That was to FISH! We spent a insane amount of time researching and calling other captains and trying to find the best fit. We decided on a flats trip because we wanted to FISH, not troll for 6 hours , not drop shrimp to the bottom of the sea and hope something bites it. And not be on a crowded party fishing boat or stuck with someone getting sick. We did your research for you.
There is a reason why tony has flawless reviews and it shows in his work ethic, knowledge of the waters and fishing experience. To top it off he is just an overall down to earth friendly guy. Makes you feel very comfortable, gives you tips on how to better your technique (without being critical).
We caught 7 different species of fish that day and a shark. Went out on a 6 hour trip but next time we are already set on a solid 2 full day trips we will be booking shortly. Flawless experience , caught a ton a fish and never felt so good paying someone for a job well done. Hope to have helped make up your mind.
There is a reason why tony has flawless reviews and it shows in his work ethic, knowledge of the waters and fishing experience. To top it off he is just an overall down to earth friendly guy. Makes you feel very comfortable, gives you tips on how to better your technique (without being critical).
We caught 7 different species of fish that day and a shark. Went out on a 6 hour trip but next time we are already set on a solid 2 full day trips we will be booking shortly. Flawless experience , caught a ton a fish and never felt so good paying someone for a job well done. Hope to have helped make up your mind.
Written 21 February 2013
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redman855
greenwich ct.1 contribution
Mar 2011
Truly enjoyed my first flats fishing experience with Capt. Tony Skinner. Great guy with a eye for spotting fish. Was looking forward to throwing flies but had to settle for spinning gear as we hunted barracuda almost exclusively due to a cold front a day or so earlier. Spotted permit and bone only once each. Would like to return for a fly trip for tarpon. We caught several barracuda and I did marvel at their amazing runs and aerial acrobatics. We also spotted several sharks along the way. Tony has a calm demeanor which meshes well with the Key West vibe. I do recommend Tony and feel he would be an appropriate guide for women and children as well.
Written 16 March 2011
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Kevin P
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Jul 2018 • Solo
I was afraid of committing my cruise vacation solely to conga lines, crowded shore excursions, and rum-punch binges, so I booked a morning trip with Capt. Anthony and fly fished the flats in the morning. The walk from the cruise port was short and interesting, and there is a great little coffee and sandwich stand right near the boat docks. After loading up the clean and sleek flats boat with some of his provided top-notch fly gear, we were on our way to explore a few of his many favorite spots.
Capt. Anthony is personable, knowledgeable, and works extremely hard to find and put you onto fish. While he can't control nature, or my own amateur mistakes, he can provide you with a beautiful day on the water and show you some amazing ecological environments and interesting marine life while on the hunt for some catchable targets. I may not have been able to catch anything this time, but I still had a fantastic time on the water and he was more than accomodating to my scheduling needs.
Capt. Anthony is personable, knowledgeable, and works extremely hard to find and put you onto fish. While he can't control nature, or my own amateur mistakes, he can provide you with a beautiful day on the water and show you some amazing ecological environments and interesting marine life while on the hunt for some catchable targets. I may not have been able to catch anything this time, but I still had a fantastic time on the water and he was more than accomodating to my scheduling needs.
Written 6 August 2018
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gvtraveler
Chicago, IL69 contributions
Apr 2014
Hired Tony for a four hour trip. He was great with both me and my son.
At first we thought the boat was too small but it didn't take long for us to realize that anything bigger would have been a mistake. He got us in to super shallow water just off of several ledges which allowed us to cast right in to the deeper water (over the ledge) and "bam" it was on!
This was a fantastic time for my son and me. I'd highly recommend Tony to anyone.
At first we thought the boat was too small but it didn't take long for us to realize that anything bigger would have been a mistake. He got us in to super shallow water just off of several ledges which allowed us to cast right in to the deeper water (over the ledge) and "bam" it was on!
This was a fantastic time for my son and me. I'd highly recommend Tony to anyone.
Written 6 April 2014
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Bonjour,
Dans votre équipe, avez vous un guide de pêche parlant Français ? Nous préparons un séjour en Février et ne maîtrisons pas votre langue correctement.
Merci de votre réponse.
Bonne journée.
Bonjour,
On your team, do you have a French fishing guide? We are preparing a stay in February and do not master your language properly.
Thank you for your answer.
Good day.
Written 11 October 2019
Hi. My wife and I will be coming into Key West on December 13 around 8:00 AM, sailing in on the Celebrity Constellation. Can we arrange a 1/2 day of fishing, say 9-1?
Looking to catch some snapper, etc. for lunch. We sail away at 5:00.
Dave and Loretta Herkalo
Written 13 October 2015
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