Captain
Stephen Ebanks

Member since January 2019 West Bay, Cayman Islands
Background
Hi my name is Stephen – a born and bred Caymanian. I come from a long line of ocean lovers and most of my family have made a living from the sea in one way or another. From a very young age l began to see the same love for the ocean developing in me just as it had in my grandfather and his sons over the years. I took every opportunity I could to venture out on the water with them, and that is where I felt most at home. Today this passion has proven to be my "first love." Being on the ocean and reeling in the big ones just makes my day, so it is only fitting that when I can put my guests on the fish, it makes me equally as happy – and I know they are, because I can see it in their smiles every time.
Techniques
Fishing is my passion, it doesn't matter whether it's inshore or offshore it's all good to me. When inshore I do a lot of slow trolling early in the morning mainly for Snapper, Barracuda, Grouper, Jacks, etc. And if the slow troll isn't cutting it I'll switch things up and fish off the bottom in a few of my secret spots. Weather permitting I'll also fish for Trigger Fish on the outside of the reef in the deeper water. Whatever style has the best action that day is what I stick to. When Deep Sea fishing I like to troll the drop off early in the morning with a downrigger and wire line for Wahoo and few surface lines for Blackfin Tuna, mahi mahi or even a Blue Marlin. Throughout the day I'll venture a bit further offshore specifically targeting Blue Marlin or searching for birds. When on a full day Deep Sea fishing trip the 12 Mile Bank is where I like to hang out (weather permitting) where I like to drift fish (Chunk) for Yellow fin Tuna or troll for Wahoo and Mahi.

Hey, I'm Captain Stephen Ebanks

Bahia Oeste, Islas Caimán
Background
Hi my name is Stephen – a born and bred Caymanian. I come from a long line of ocean lovers and most of my family have made a living from the sea in one way or another. From a very young age l began to see the same love for the ocean developing in me just as it had in my grandfather and his sons over the years. I took every opportunity I could to venture out on the water with them, and that is where I felt most at home. Today this passion has proven to be my "first love." Being on the ocean and reeling in the big ones just makes my day, so it is only fitting that when I can put my guests on the fish, it makes me equally as happy – and I know they are, because I can see it in their smiles every time.
Techniques
Fishing is my passion, it doesn't matter whether it's inshore or offshore it's all good to me. When inshore I do a lot of slow trolling early in the morning mainly for Snapper, Barracuda, Grouper, Jacks, etc. And if the slow troll isn't cutting it I'll switch things up and fish off the bottom in a few of my secret spots. Weather permitting I'll also fish for Trigger Fish on the outside of the reef in the deeper water. Whatever style has the best action that day is what I stick to. When Deep Sea fishing I like to troll the drop off early in the morning with a downrigger and wire line for Wahoo and few surface lines for Blackfin Tuna, mahi mahi or even a Blue Marlin. Throughout the day I'll venture a bit further offshore specifically targeting Blue Marlin or searching for birds. When on a full day Deep Sea fishing trip the 12 Mile Bank is where I like to hang out (weather permitting) where I like to drift fish (Chunk) for Yellow fin Tuna or troll for Wahoo and Mahi.
Our Team
Pierre F.
Business associate
Chelsea M.
Business associate
Stephen E.
Captain
Joey M.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(146 reviews)
Bahia Oeste
viajes desde US $650

Fishing Reports

Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
4.9 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 146 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Fotos de clientes (176)
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Calificación del pescador
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Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
97%
Capitán amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
99%
Apto para niños
93%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
Atrapé lo que quería
88%
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Lucas D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Crew was dialed, equipment was great, lots of fish

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (AM) on Diciembre 26, 2023
Cpt. Clayton and crew “Primo” were super nice and dialed in on the fish. We’ve done 6 charters on other (slower) boats...
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Terry C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Fun afternoon deep sea fishing excursion

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (PM) on Noviembre 8, 2023
Our family of four with teenage boys had a great time spending the afternoon with Stephen and Joey on a 4 hr deep sea fishing...
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Brian R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great charter

VERIFICADO   NUEVO  Half Day Trip – Reef (PM) on Abril 2, 2024
Stephen and Nick are a great crew. I was a little hesitant when we had to stop and get bait, diving for conch, didn’t want...
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Elizabeth D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (PM) on Agosto 31, 2023
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Joe M.
Austin, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A Perfect Half Day of Fishing, Snorkeling and Sting Rays with Captain Stephen

VERIFICADO   Reef Fishing Combo (Fish & Snorkel) on Mayo 9, 2023
We couldn’t have asked for a better time on this boat trip while visiting Grand Cayman. It exceeded our expectations and...
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