Summer Programming (aka camp) is ALMOST HERE!! Soooo excited!!!๐ฃโ๏ธ
reach out to me, Captain Andy Benedict directly with any questions! My phone number is 727-338-4857.
Also, for a Birdseye view check out our YouTube channel that has playlists for Camp and ACADEMY programming.
REGISTRATION:
www.firstmateacademy.com
OR
Palm Harbor Parks and Recreation:
https://apps.daysmartrecreation.com/dash/x/ #/online/palmharbor/activity-finder/programs/10/levels/816?
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Our Professional Captains & Mates teach boating & fishing skills ALL boaters & anglers should have!โ๏ธ
Bait is in at Speckled Trout Marina !
Isnโt that what mother wants this weekend?!๐คฃ๐ฃโ๏ธ
LOVE YOU MOMโฃ๏ธ๐
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What a pleasure being with the Lombard Family again!โฆand to meet the newest addition to your beautiful family!๐
THANK YOU for your support and interest in FIRST MATE ACADEMY!โ๏ธ๐ฃ
*All bookings support the education and development of professional First Mates and Captains!
**Not to mention, we catch LOTS of fish and have TONS of fun!โ๏ธ๐ฃ
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04/24/2026
What a pleasure being with the Lombard Family again!โฆand to meet the newest addition to your beautiful family!๐
THANK YOU for your support and interest in FIRST MATE ACADEMY!โ๏ธ๐ฃ
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Was SOO FUN to have TWO student families out for charters on Saturday!๐ฃโ๏ธ
THANK YOU Buikema Family and Robinson Family for joining us. Your support means the world to our crew and the FIRST MATE ACADEMY program!
**Book your next FUN FISHING trip with our Crew at FIRST MATE ACADEMY!๐ฃ
*All bookings support the education and development of professional First Mates and Captains!
**Not to mention, we catch LOTS of fish and have TONS of fun!โ๏ธ๐ฃ
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04/16/2026
CONGRATS to Koa and Archer for achieving the hard-earned Deckhand Mastery certification!๐๐๐
Session 2 (Wednesdays) begins Oct. 1st. Contact Captain Andy Benedict with questions: [email protected]
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04/14/2026
We have a new FIRST MATE ACADEMY bass record: 10.4 lbs!!!
CONGRATS to First Mate Student Michael!!
Caught on his mini rod with a 5 inch senko artificial worm (green pumpkin seed w/black flake).
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Spring ACADEMY in full swing!โ๏ธ
โฆ.and gearing up for an AWESOME summer!๐ฃ
*Curriculum-based education supporting the development of professional First Mates and USCG Captains!
We are a Direct Provider for Step Up For Students โฃ๏ธ
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