Capt. Joe Turner, one of the best Charter Captains in South Florida in the running for “Best Captain of 2008”

Capt. Joe Turner has been fishing the waters off South Florida's Gold Coast for over 25 years. Capt. Joe honed his fishing knowledge and skills working as mate on many of the   best charter boats in South Florida.  He owns his own Charter boat TOP DOG and in addition he has worked as a private captain on the best private tournament sport fishing boats. Capt. Joe is considered one of the best captains in South Florida, proving himself in Tournaments against South Florida‘s finest. He is a licensed Certified Coast Guard Captain.

Capt. Joe can be found most days aboard his charter boat "TOP DOG" off the South Florida coast,  fishing the wrecks and reefs for Sailfish, Kingfish, Wahoo and Snapper, and offshore fishing for Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Marlin and Tuna.
Night Swordfish charters are available for those wishing to really fight one of the ocean’s most treasured catches.

Capt. Joe and his professional crew are ready to work with beginners and experts alike. He provides a quality fishing experience for individuals, groups families and corporate outings.

An extensive tournament fisherman for over 20 years, Capt. Joe has fished tournaments throughout South Florida and the Bahamas, including 20 first place finishes and over 60 top five finishes in numerous Fishing Tournament of South Florida and the Bahamas.

LIST OF TOURNAMENT WON 2008 DOWN

2008
5th Place
1st place Lady Angler
Florida Billfish Masters

2nd Place
1st Place Angler

Capt. Bob Lewis
8th Place Miami Billfish
2nd Place Libertad Challenge
1st Place Lady Angler Mayors Cup
11th Place Key West

1st Place
1st Place Angler
1st Place Lady Angler

The Sailfish Tournament 
2nd Place         
1st Place Lady Angler
Billfish Challenge 
1st Place Miami Dolphins Fishing Tournament
Qualified 2 Anglers World Billfish Series Championship, Southeast Division
2007
3rd Place Kevin Liorente Billfish Tournament
1st Place          
1st Place Angler
1st Place Lady Angler
Sailfish Kickoff 
2nd Place Sailfish Shootout
2nd Place Cheeca Lodge
4th Place Florida Billfish Masters
5th Place Capt. Bob Lewis Billfish Tournament 
2nd Place
Top Lady
Top Jr. 2nd Place Angler
Top Family
Miami Billfish
2nd Place Libertad Challange
2nd Place Mayors Cup
1st Place Dewars 12 Championship
4th Place Key West Sailfish Championship
3rd  Place Angler World Billfish Series Championship
5th Place Angler World Billfish Series Grand Championship
Qualified 2 Anglers World Billfish Championship, Southeast Division
2003
1st Place IMAC Billfish Tournament
2nd Place SFFC Kingfish Tournament
1st Place Jr. Angler, SFFC Kingfish Tournament
2002
1st Place Bill Smith Kingfish Tournament
1st Place Bally Hoopla Tournament
2001
4th Place Coco plum Yacht Club Billfish Tournament
7th Place Miami Billfish Tournament
2nd Place Small Fry IGFA Junior Tournament
2000
3rd Place Fort Lauderdale Billfish Tournament
1st Place Charter boat, Fort Lauderdale Billfish Tournament
2nd Place Big Boat, Fort Lauderdale Billfish tournament
1999
1st Place Angler, Bill Smith Kingfish Tournament. Miami, Fla.
2nd Place Angler, Bill Smith Kingfish Tournament. Miami, Fla.
1st Place Jr. Angler, Bill Smith Kingfish Tournament. Miami, Fla.
1998
1st Place, Port Lucaya Wahoo Tournament, Freeport, Bahamas
2nd Place, Bahamas Wahoo Championships
1st Billfish, Miami Billfish Tournament, Miami, Fla.
2nd Place, Latin Builders Association Tournament, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
3rd Place, Bimini Small Boat Tournament, Bimini, Bahamas
3rd Place, Dusky Owners Tournament, Bimini, Bahamas
1997
8th Place, Fort. Lauderdale Billfish Tournament
1st Place, Kendall Regional Medical Center Fishing Tournament, Bimini, Bahamas
2nd Place, Bimini Small Boat Tournament, Bimini Bahamas
2nd Place, Dusky Owners Tournament, Bimini, Bahamas
5th Place, Coco plum Yacht Club Billfish Tournament
1996
Top Release Angler, Bacardi Billfish Tournament, Bimini, Bahamas
2nd Place Lady Angler, Miami Billfish Tournament
2nd Place, Big Five Tournament, Bimini Bahamas
Including largest weighed-in Sailfish
1st Place Lady Angler, Coconuts Dolphin Tournament, Miami, Fla.
2nd Place, Latin Builders Association Billfish Tournament, Bimini, Bahamas
Including largest weighed-in Sailfish
2nd Place, PBA Tournament, Miami, Fla.
1st Place, Bimini Small Boat Tournament, Bimini, Bahamas
Including largest weighed-in Tuna
1st Place, Dusky Owners Tournament, Bimini, Bahamas
1995
4th Place, Salt Water Angler's Association Tournament, Dania Beach, Fla.
including 3rd place tournament in a tournament
2nd Place, Hooligan's Billfish Tournament, Miami, Fla.
1st Place, Saltwater Angler's Association Tournament, Miami, Fla.
1st Place, Kendall Regional Medical Center Fishing Tournament, Bimini, Bahamas
3rd Place, Latin Builders Association Billfish Tournament, Bimini, Bahamas
Including largest weighed-in Sailfish
2nd Place Wahoo, Fort Lauderdale Billfish Tournament

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