Meet Tucker

With a life-long passion for the sea and an impressive track record in competitive angling, Tucker Ersek has carved a niche for himself in the world of sportfishing. Born and raised on the Florida coast, Tucker has been employed as a freelance fishing mate or captain since he was 11 years old. Instructed by some of the best fisherman in the area, Tucker’s passion for fishing has grown into a skyrocketing career.

Tucker has consistently proven his skills in a variety of fishing tournaments and competitions. Within the past year alone, Tucker has accumulated titles including 1st Place Winner Daily and 2nd Place Overall at the Sailfish Classic, 1st Place at Bonefish Bonnie’s, and 3rd Place Overall in the 2024 Reef Cup. He has also fished in major tournaments including The White Marlin Open, The Mid-Atlantic 500, Quest for the Crest, and took 3rd Place Overall at the Jimmy Johnson 2018 Tournament. Additionally, while recently captaining a private charter in Key Largo, Tucker led a group of anglers to catch a record 65 sailfish in one day.

Whether you’re a novice fisherman or a pro, Tucker The Fish Whisperer provides guided fishing in Key Largo and Islamorada. Fishing adventures can be arranged for half-day and full-day packages. Both offshore fishing, inshore fishing and flats fishing are available. Spots fill quickly; be sure to book time with Tucker before availability is taken.

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