Capt. Kevin Kates

Capt. Kevin Kates is a licensed captain and has been running boats practically his whole life. He has experience on just about any type of power boat from a small tender to a 100 foot motor yacht. His experience is throughout the entire East Coast of the US and has extensive experience in Florida and the entire Bahamas chain. Kevin was the Bahamas Field Editor for South Florida Sportfishing Magazine for 4 years fishing throughout the Bahamas. He also ran charters from Pompano Beach, Jupiter, and the Keys.

Click here for family photos

Featured Articles
Bimini Bonanza Spring 03

spring 03

Spring 2003

summer 03

Summer 2003

fall 03

Fall 2003

winter 03

Winter 2003

spring 04

Spring 2004

summer04

Summer 2004

fall 04

Fall 2004

winter 04

Winter 2004

March/april

March-April 2005

 

 

Television appearances

  • Hook the Future 4/2005 - Kingfishing off South Florida
  • Captain Ron’s Ocean Explorers 6/2005 - Swordfishing off the South Florida Coast
  • Captain Ron’s Ocean Explorers 8/2005 – Deep dropping in the Bahamas
  • Fishin Chicks 4/2003 - Sailfishing from Boca Raton
  • Adventures in Saltwater – 6/2005 thru present 1 of 4 regular hosts of the show.
  • In Development - Sea Extreme – 10/2005 thru present. Host and creator.

Fishing Accomplishments
2006
2nd Place SKA Key West Hogs Breath 64.74 pound King
1st Place Jr. Angler SKA Key West Hogs Breath 64.74 pound King

1st Place Female Angler Ft. Lauderdale Billfish Tournament

1ST Place Jr. Billfish Challenge
2nd Place Female Billfish Challenge
12th Place overall Billfish Challenge

Mercury/Sea Vee Boats Saltwater Shootout
6th Place Overall
1st Place Jr. Angler

Mercury/Sea Vee Boats Saltwater Showdown
7th Place Overall

SKA Div. 10 Jensen Beach Francis Langford Memorial Fishing Tournament
4th Place overall
1st Place Jr. Angler

SKA Division 10 for year 2006
2nd Place overall 134.57 pounds
1st Place Jr. Angler 134.57 pounds
Top Jr. Angler East Coast US

2006 SKA National Championships
9th Place overall

2005
1st Place IGFA Jr Tournament Dania Florida
1st Place Wahoo IGFA Jr.
1st Place Pee Wee IGFA Jr

3rd Place overall boat SKA Division 10 (boat Hold em Hook)
1st Place Mercury Boat SKA Division 10 (boat Hold em Hook)

2nd Place SKA Stuart Kingfish Brawl (boat Hold em Hook)

11th Place SKA Canaveral Mac Attack (boat Native Premonitions)

2004
13th Place Mercury/Sea Vee Boats Saltwater Slam
3rd Place Jr. Angler Saltwater Slam

1st Place Kingfish Mercury/ Sea Vee Boats Saltwater Shootout
2nd Place Jr. Angler Mercury/ Sea Vee Boats Saltwater Shootout
16th Place / Sea Vee Boats Saltwater Shootout

12th Place / Sea Vee Boats Saltwater Showdown
3rd Place Junior Angler Mercury/ Sea Vee Boats Saltwater Showdown

2003
Top Team 2003 Mercury/Sea Vee Saltwater Circuit Champions
Jr. Master Angler Mercury/Sea Vee Saltwater Circuit Champion

1st Place Team Mercury/ Sea Vee Boats Saltwater Shootout
1st Place Junior Angler Mercury/ Sea Vee Boats Saltwater Shootout
1st Place Kingfish Mercury/ Sea Vee Boats Saltwater Shootout

1st Place Team Mercury/ Sea Vee Boats Saltwater Showdown
1st Place Junior Angler Mercury/ Sea Vee Boats Saltwater Showdown

5th place Team Geoffrey Bodine/ USA Bobsled Team Charity Tournament
2nd place Jr. Angler Geoffrey Bodine / USA Bobsled Team Charity Tournament

2nd Place Team Boca Challenge
2nd Place Dolphin Boca Challenge
2nd Place Kingfish Boca Challenge
3rd Place Kingfish Boca Challenge

2002
1st place Team Geoffrey Bodine/ USA Bobsled Team Charity Tournament
1st place Junior angler Geoffrey Bodine / USA Bobsled Team Charity Tournament

6th place Team ABC/ Nextel Offshore Tournament
1st place Junior Angler ABC/ Nextel Offshore Tournament

7th Place Team Mercury/Sea Vee Boats Saltwater Slam
2nd Place Junior Angler Mercury/ Sea Vee boats Saltwater Slam

1st Place Team Mercury/ Sea Vee Boats Saltwater Shootout
1st Place Family Mercury/ Sea Vee Boats Saltwater Shootout
3rd Place Kingfish Mercury/ Sea Vee Boats Saltwater Shootout

2001
1st Place Team   Boca Challenge
1st Place Wahoo   Boca Challenge
2nd Place Kingfish Boca Challenge

10th place Geoffrey Bodine/ USA Bobsled Team Charity Tournament

1st Place Junior Angler   ABC/ Nextel Offshore Tournament
5th Place Team   ABC/ Nextel Offshore Tournament

1st Place Team Bacardi/ Bimini Big Game Club Small Boat Tournament    (Bimini, Bahamas)

1987-2000 accomplishments furnished upon request.

Cellular (772) 214-9448
Local (772) 232-8205
Toll Free (866)
586-6511
©YachtConcierge.net 2007