Cloud Nine

Boat Name: Cloud Nine
Captain: Greg Eklund
Length: 48
Pricing: Reef full day - $2200
Offshore full day - $2200
Half day - $1200
Special Pricing: Swordfishing – $3000/day ($500 deposit required)

Capt. Greg Eklund has been guiding anglers to their dreams for most of his life. In fact during 2007 he guided anglers to 11 IGFA world records and received the 2008 IGFA Captain of the Year Honorable Mentions honor.

He has also won more than 15 Sailfish and Dolphin tournaments in the Florida Keys in the past 10 years. As a professional charter captain and accomplished angler he shares his experience with anglers of all levels.

The Cloud Nine is a tournament rigged 48′ custom Sportfish built right here in South Florida. The boat is air conditioned, modern and perfect for a group of up to six anglers. We provide all of the quality tackle that you will need to enjoy your day’s fishing in Islamorada.

Fishing Reports

October 24, 2024

End of October Fishing Report!

Incredible Fishing Trip We had three couples who wanted to get out on the water and fish. Capt John Johansen and Capt Ted Wilson were kind enough to take us out and we had ourselves a boys vs girls fishing trip. I have to say, both captains outdid themselves as everybody had a wonderful experience. Capt Ted took excellent care of the ladies and they caught some giant grouper, shark, and jacks. Capt John kept us on big game all day. At one point, we were tripled up with two grouper and one cobia. Somehow, Capt John managed to help us land all 3 at the same time. Cannot thank these gentlemen enough for great day of fishing. Would absolutely recommend them to anybody of any skill level looking to get on some FL Keys fishing.

Robert I

1/30/2024

My boyfriend and I went on an all day fishing trip on the Early Bird with Captain Ross and Justin. We had a fantastic time! Water was a little choppy but Captain Ross made it feel like it was calm. Justin kicked ass at setting us up to catch fish, very quick and efficient! They knew were the spots were! Very friendly and fun. On the ride back to the doc, we both fell asleep. What a great day! Thank you to Bud and Mary and Ross and Justin for making a great memory for us!

Jessica B.

2/27/2019

Bud and Mary's is one of my favorite things about the keys. The atmosphere is great and the people are SUPER nice. What more can you ask for than a day on the water and great people? I went with the whole family, and when I say the whole family I mean the WHOLE family!!! Brothers, nieces, nephews, parents, you name it they were there and everyone had a great time. Other than a little seasickness and that's the ocean's fault! We couldn't have asked for better day together. My brother heads down regularly and I can't wait to head back and join him.

Charlene D.

6/20/2014