Fish Wrangler Charters combines seasoned South Florida fishing expertise with meticulous planning to create unforgettable, action-packed charters. Deep knowledge of our local waters, from the reefs and wrecks to the Gulf Stream just offshore, ensures productive trips no matter the season. Specializing in versatile, proven fishing techniques—including offshore trolling, kite fishing for sailfish, deep-drop swordfishing, and thrilling inshore action for tarpon and snook—FWC consistently delivers trophy fish and adrenaline-filled memories.
Every charter is thoughtfully tailored to match the skills and goals of each angler aboard. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran seeking advanced tactics or a newcomer eager to learn, FWC provides expert guidance, quality equipment, and a comfortable, high-performance Contender 33T to optimize your fishing experience. Join Fish Wrangler Charters and discover firsthand why anglers return season after season to chase legendary fish and create epic memories on South Florida’s vibrant waters.
A FISHING MACHINE
FWC’s Contender 33T delivers a perfect balance of speed, comfort, and unmatched fishability. Renowned for its smooth, fast ride—even in choppy seas—this high-performance center console fish-magnet features an expansive, clutter-free deck and dual livewells. It’s thoughtfully designed to help anglers battle trophy fish from every angle, making every trip extraordinary.
Captain
Growing up as a third-generation Floridian, my family gravitated to the water. My father and grandfather—“Poppop”—fished every chance they got, and their stories became my earliest memories. Even in the womb, I’d thrash around anytime my mom got near a bait bucket. From the moment I could hold a rod, my sister and I were on the boat. I’d pull ballyhoo from the chum bag for bait, and more than once a yellowtail nearly snatched the pole from my hands.
As I got older, the ballyhoo gave way to snapper, then mackerel—and the size of my catches grew alongside me. In my early teens I balanced offshore trips with motocross racing, always making time to crush bass in the ponds at the tracks. At 16, I earned my first pay as a deckhand on local drift boats. By 18, I was the full-time mate aboard the busy charter “Billin’ Office” out of Bayside Miami—and I spent four seasons tournament sailing for sailfish, fishing from Stuart to Palm Beach and throughout the northern Bahamas.
At 21, I earned my 100-ton Master’s license and took the helm of the sportfishing charter "Freespool" in North Miami, operating both private charters and commercial trips. I then ran a center-console out of Fort Lauderdale, chartering and commercial swordfishing, and freelanced aboard private sportfishing yachts up and down Florida’s east coast and in the Bahamas. I’ve managed and crewed on vessels ranging from a 63-foot Hatteras to a 25-foot Competition boat, and I still chase swordfish whenever I’m not booked. Over the years I’ve logged 90 consecutive days of double-header charters, chased swordfish through storms from Miami to Fort Pierce, led fleets in sailfish‐release tournaments as a mate, and earned trophies and checks as captain. Fishing isn’t just what I do—it’s who I am.
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If you want to know more about South Florida's unique angling opportunities, or you want to know what’s biting or you just want to tell me about the fishing trip of your dreams, I'm always ready to talk about our amazing fisheries.
