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Capt. Robert “RT” Trosset

Capt. Robert “RT” Trosset No captain is more synonymous with or renowned in Key West than Trosset, who since 1974 has been guiding anglers to catches that include 238 IGFA world records.  Raised in Cocoa Beach, moving to Key West after college, Trosset quickly found an avid following among hardcore, light-tackle anglers in the Miami Beach Rod and Reel Club, as well as other serious world-record chasers.The first guide to lead anglers to over 100 world records, Capt. Trosset has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Gamefish Association (IGFA) and in 2019 was a recipient of the IGFA's Tommy Gifford Legendary Captains Award.  RT delights when kids catch their first tarpon or a 96-year-old lands a  permit on fly while fishing with Spindrift Charters. Trust us… Google© him - RT is the real deal. Captain RT has had the unique opportunity to fish with some of the finest anglers throughout the world and credits many legendary Key West captains with taking him under their wing and teaching him the basics of Florida Keys Fishing.  With a half-century of experience, Capt. Trosset has now developed an experienced, young crew that can Captain your fishing trip or serve as a mate on an offshore adventure. Spindrift’s captains all proclaim “there is no substitute in life for being trained by the best.”​

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