Islamorada Fishing in the Florida Keys
Capt. J. R. 34' Hatteras
Capt. John R. Rudzin

Capt. John Rudzin moved to the Florida Keys 10 years ago from Petersburg, Virginia. He quit his 13 year job with Allied Signal, sold his home, packed up all his possessions and towed his 25' Tiara Pursuit named the "Hot Pursuit" to Marathon, Florida and has never looked back.

He started off slow, running his charter-boat business on the weekends while working full time as a rental boat mechanic. A short time later, John decided it was time to give his own business his full attention. With the support of his wife Phyllis, he established himself in the charter boat business and built a reputation as a "Dolphin Chaser." In 1992, he had the "Met" record for largest overall dolphin (63 lb). Another memorable catch was the 67 lb Kingfish caught in 1995.

His goal of getting a bigger boat was realized in 1993 when he bought and rebuilt a 34 ft. Hatteras which he named the Capt. J.R.

Another goal he set 10 years ago when he first came to the Keys was to move his operation to the Holiday Isle Marina. Since coming to the Isle in 1997, Capt. J.R. has been impressed with the professionalism of the captains and mates, and feels that Holiday Isle and Islamorada give the term "Sport fishing capital of the world." true meaning.