Capt. Ray Rosher and his crew have been winning billfish tournaments aboard the Miss Britt fleet of boats and others for decades.
He owns and operates the Miss Britt charter fleet from Monty’s marina in Coconut Grove, FL, and has a legacy of success in South Florida fishing that spans three decades of tournament victories. He also runs a fishing tackle business R&R Tackle with his wife Charmain.
Capt. Ray is the leader of a relentless breed of top notch fisherman who love putting people on big fish in blue water. On any given day, you’re well served with a top notch crew that works as a team to guarantee a great fishing experience in Miami.
This professional team of anglers has well over a decade of combined experience and loves putting anglers of all skill level in the bite. Photo credit: Benjamin Drummond
Capt. Jason Cartwright
Capt. Jason Cartwright was raised in southern Illinois with a passion for the outdoors. While working for the USDA, he met Ray through a mutual friend and agreed to take him on a hunting trip in exchange for a fishing trip in Miami. It wasn’t long after that Jason packed his bags in 2002 and moved to Miami to start a new career as a fisherman. With 15 years of experience running these boats with Ray, he is one of the most knowledgable captains in Miami, and yet he still has the same down to earth and friendly attitude that he arrived here with.
Capt. Ryan Peters
Capt. Ryan Peters is a Miami local who grew up fishing these waters both inshore for tarpon and trout, and offshore for all the pelagic favorites. He loves being on the water so much that he moved out of his parents home onto a motor yacht anchored in the bay, just so he could always have a line in the water! Ryan fishes hard at work, and just as hard on his days off. He’s soft spoken and friendly with everyone he meets, but to the fish… he’s not so nice! With so much local knowledge, he typically captains the Miss Cheyenne solo, allowing him to fish both inshore for snook/tarpon/trout, and offshore for sailfish/mahi/tuna/marlin. He’s also the go-to guy to ask where to go out on the town after your charter.
Capt. Brett Wilson
Capt. Brett Wilson has decades of fishing experience, but you’ll never see him boast or brag. When he’s not racking up sailfish releases in Miami, he’s running his own charter business, Hindsight Sportfishing in Cape Cod and catching 1,000 pound bluefin tuna as a commercial fisherman. Brett also fishes all of the sailfish tournaments here in Florida, and has won the prestigious Quest for the Crest tournament series. He’s no joke when it comes to fishing, he’ll have you reeling in fish until you’re begging for mercy!
Steven Stallings
1st Mate Steven Stallings may well be one of the most accomplished fisherman for his age in south Florida. He started coming to the dock at the age of 14, asking for fish carcasses to use for shark fishing; until he was asked to come fish on a charter as a “ride along”. His passion and love for the sport combined with his outstanding work ethic quickly led to a position as a full-time mate. We’re willing to bet he wants to catch fish even more than you, so try your best to keep up with him, especially if you find a big school of mahi!!!
Tournament Wins and Accomplishments:
2016
To be updated soon.
2015
To be updated soon.
2014
Ocean Reef Billfish Blast – Key Largo, FL – March 2014
Team Miss Britt – First Place – on the 43’ Miss Britt – Ray was the Captain
Fisher Island Sailfish tournament – Miami, FL – April 2014
Team Miss Britt – First Place – on the 43’ Miss Britt
Key West Sailfish Championship – Key West, FL – April 2014
Team Miss Britt – First Place – on the 43’ Miss Britt – Ray was the Captain
Bermuda Release Cup Blue Marlin Tournament – Hamilton, Bermuda -July 2014 Team Weez in the Keys – First Place –Ray was mate
Bermuda Sea Horse Angler’s Tournament – Hamilton, Bermuda -July 2014
Team Weez in the Keys – Second Place –Ray was mate – First place boated Blue Marlin
Ray fished 21 tournaments from Nov 2013 to August 2014
2013
Jeb Bush Sailfish Tournament – Ft Lauderdale, FL – Nov 2013
Team Miss Britt – First Place – on the 43’ Miss Britt – Ray was the Captain
2012
Buccaneer Sailfish Tournament – Palm Beach – Jan 2012
Team Weez in the Keys – 2nd place Overall / Angler Scott Robins / Ray was the Capt
Jan 4. 2012 – Caught 44 sailfish in one day on the 58’ Merritt – Team Weez in the Keys – (The day before the tournament of course J)
2011
Silver Sailfish Derby – West Palm Beach, Florida – January 2011
Team Weez in the Keys – 2nd Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
Buccaneer Cup – West Palm Beach, Florida – January 2011
Team Weez in the Keys – 2nd Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
Fish For Life Tournament – West Palm Beach, Florida – January 2011
Team Weez in the Keys – 2nd Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
Fisher Island Tournament – Miami, FL – April, 2011
Team Miss Britt – First Place Overall / Ray was the Top Angler and Mate
2010
Miami Billfish Tournament – Miami, Florida – April 2010
Team Freedom – 1st Place Overall – Big Boat Division / Ray was the Capt
2009
Sailfish Kickoff – December 2009
Team American – Freedom – 1st Place Overall / 1st Place Angler – Damon Chouest / Ray was the Capt
Palm Beach Open – 2nd Leg, Sailfish Pro Series, Palm Beach, FL. – January 2009
Team Hostile – 3rd Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
2008
Sailfish Cup – 1st Leg of Sailfish Pro Series, Miami, FL. – November 2008
Team Hostile – 1st Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
ABC World Diamond Source – February 2008
Miss Costa – 1st Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
Miami Billfish Masters – March 2008
Miss Costa – 2nd Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
Bertram/Hatteras Shootout (Bahamas) – May 2008
Gray Ghost – 2nd Place overall / Ray was the Mate
2007
Sailfish Shootout – January 2007
Get Lit – 3rd Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament – January 2007
Get Lit – 1st Place Tag Team / Ray was the Capt
Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship Series – January 2007
Get Lit – 2nd Place – 30 Releases / Ray was the Capt
World Sailfish Championship – Key West, Florida – April 2007
Get Lit – 1st Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
Miami Raft Tournament – April 2007
2nd Place Overall / Ray was the Angler
Islamorada Swordfish Tournament Aug 2007
Miss Britt – 1st Place Overall and 1st Place Angler / Ray was the Capt
MET (Metropolitan South Florida Fishing Tournament) – September 2007
Ray was awarded the Henry Hyman Memorial Trophy for Conservation efforts
2006
Silver Sailfish Derby – West Palm Beach, Florida – January 2006
Team Get Lit – 1st Place Overall – Top Tag Team with a record 59 sailfish releases in 2 ½ days and 1st Place Angler Overall (Rhea Trophy) to Kitt / Ray became the first captain to win the Silver Sailfish Derby 5 times and his anglers win the Rhea Trophy 6 times.
Sailfish Shootout – Miami, Florida – January 2006
Get Lit – 2nd Place Overall / Ray was the Captain
ESPN Billfish Extreme Release League/Norm Isaacs
– Key Largo, Florida – March 2006
Team American Custom Yachts / Patriot – 2nd Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament – Miami, Florida – April 2006
Get Lit – 2nd Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
Miami Invitational Raft Tournament – Miami, Florida – April 2006
1st Place – 4 sails Tagged and Released by Ray on the inner tube
IGFA Rolex – Offshore World Championship – Cabo, Mexico – May 2006
Ray and Charmain as Crew with anglers Scott and Tom – repeat 1st Place victory with 24 striped marlin releases
Kevin Llorente Memorial Billfish Tournament – Miami, Florida – Nov. 2006 – Get Lit – 1st place Overall
Islamorada 3 Day Sailfish – Islamorada, FL – November 2006
Get Lit – 2nd Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
AFTCO Tag/Flag Tournament – Most Tagged Sailfish – 2006 – Ray was awarded Top Tagging Captain
2006 Conservationist of the year award – Youth Fishing Foundation
2005
Silver Sailfish Derby – WPB, Florida – January 2005
Get Lit – 1st Place Overall Angler – Peter Miller / Ray was the Capt
Cocoplum Tournament – Miami, Florida – January 2005
Get Lit – 2nd Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Challenge – Islamorada, Florida – January 2005
Get Lit – 1st Place Overall, Top Angler – Kitt , Top Captain – Ray and Top Mate – Jon Cooper
Mayor’s Cup – Miami, Florida – January 2005
Get Lit – 2nd Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
Dewar’s Cup Series – Miami, Florida – January 2005
Get Lit – 1st Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
ESPN Billfish Extreme Release League/Norm Isaacs
– Key Largo, Florida – March 2005
Team American Custom Yachts / Freedom – 1st Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament – Miami, Florida
Get Lit – 3rd Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
Inaugural Miami Invitational Raft Tournament – Miami, Florida – April 2005 Ray wins 1st Place by catching 7 sailfish on an inner tube raft
IGFA Rolex – World Offshore Championship – Cabo, Mexico – May 2005
Ray and Charmain crew for Scott Segal and Tom Schramm to win 1st Place victory with 19 billfish releases (16 striped marlin and three sailfish)
Miami/Islamorada Swordfish Series – September 2005
Get Lit, captained by Ray and Alex Castellanos – 1st Place Overall
2005 World Billfish Series – Southeast Division, USA
Peter Miller, received Top Angler honors for the 3rd year in a row/ Ray was the Capt
2004
Silver Sailfish Derby – WPB, Florida – January 2004
Get Lit – 1st Place Boat and Top Angler (Rhea Trophy) / Ray was the Capt
ESPN Billfish Extreme Release League/Norm Isaacs
– Key Largo, Florida – March 2004
Team American Custom Yachts / Freedom – 1st Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
St. Barts Invitational Blue Marlin Tournament – August 2004
H T Hook – 2nd Place Overall / Ray was the mate
Islamorada Swordfish Tournament – Islamorada, Florida – September 2004
Get Lit – 2nd Place Overall and Top Angler / Ray was the Capt
Miami Swordfish Tournament – Miami, Florida – October 2004
Get Lit – 2nd Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
2004 World Billfish Series – Southeast Division, USA
Peter Miller received Top Angler of 2004 / Ray was the Capt
2003
Capt. Bob Lewis Billfish Challenge – Miami, Florida – February 2003
Get Lit – 1st Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
World Sailfish Championship – Key West, Florida – April 2003
Get Lit – 1st Place Overall / Ray was the Capt
Cocoplum Tournament – Miami, Florida – May 2003
Get Lit – 1st Place Angler and 2nd Place Overall / Angler Kitt Toomey / Ray was the Capt
Bertram-Hatteras Shootout – Boat Harbor, Bahamas – May 2003
Ruckus – 1st Place Overall and 1st Place Angler / Angler Steve Torcise / Ray was the mate
Key West Drambuie Marlin Tournament – Key West, Florida – July 2003
Get Lit – 2nd Place Overall / Angler Peter Miller / Ray was the Capt
Miami Swordfish Tournament – Miami, Florida – October 2003
Get Lit – 1st Place angler and 2nd Place Overall / Angler Peter Miller / Ray was the Capt
2003 World Billfish Series – Southeast Division, USA
Peter Miller won Top Angler Award / Ray was the Capt
2002
West Palm Beach Silver Sailfish Derby – WPB, Florida – January, 2002
Old Reliable – 1st Place Overall and Top Angler (Rhea Trophy) / Angler Nick Smith / Ray was the Capt
Capt. Bob Lewis Billfish Challenge – Miami, Florida – February 2002
1st place Inboard Boat and2nd Place Overall on the Miss Britt / Angler Nick Smith / Ray was the Capt
MET (Metropolitan South Florida Fishing Tournament – 5 month long South Florida Competition)
Cindy Shufflebarger won the Billfish Release Master Award and also 1st place in the 8 #, 12# and 20# line classes aboard the Miss Britt with Ray as Captain
2001
West Palm Beach Silver Sailfish Derby – WPB, Florida – January 2001
Old Reliable – 1st Place Angler (Nick Smith won the Rhea Trophy)and 2nd Place Team / Ray was the Capt
Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament – Miami, Florida – April 2001
Miss Britt– 1st Place Angler and 2nd Place team / Angler – Nick Smith / Ray was the Capt
Miami Sailfish Libertad Challenge (Miami Triple Crown)
(Most Sailfish in Miami Billfish, Bob Lewis and Cocoplum Tournaments)
Miss Britt – 2001 Overall Champion / Angler – Nick Smith / Ray was the Capt
MET (Metropolitan South Florida Fishing Tournament – 5 month long South Florida Competition)
Nick Smith won the Billfish Release Master Award, and also 1st place in the 8 #, 12# and 20# line classes aboard the Miss Britt with Ray as the Captain
World Billfish Series Top Captain in 1999 awarded to Ray
2000
West Palm Beach Silver Sailfish Derby – WPB, Florida – January 2000
Old Reliable, won 1st Place Overall and 1st Place Angler (Nick Smith won the Rhea Trophy) / Ray was the Capt
Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament – Miami, Florida – April 2000
Miss Britt – 1st Place Overall and 1st place angler awards to Nick Smith / Ray was the Capt
Cocoplum Don Shula Invitational – Miami, FL – May 2000
Miss Britt – 1st Place Overall / Angler Rick Newhauser / Ray was the Capt
Miami Sailfish Libertad Challenge (Miami Triple Crown)
(Most Sailfish in Miami Billfish, Bob Lewis and Cocoplum Tournaments)
Miss Britt – 2000 Overall Champion / Angler – Nick Smith / Ray was the Capt.
1988
Bertram / Hatteras Shootout – Walkers Cay Bahamas
Tropicat II – 1st Place Overall and Top Angler Awards to Ken Grimes ( Ray’s 1st Blue Marlin tournament win as Captain )
1985
Walker’s Cay Blue Marlin Tournament (Rod & Reel Club Event) –
Sunfish – 2nd Place Overall with Capt. Bob Lewis / Ray was the mate
1984
Miami Billfish Tournament – Sponsor Tournament – Miami
Tropicat II – 1st place Overall (Ray’s 1st Win as a Captain-Age 21)
Honorary members of team MissBritt include the founders of MiamiFishing.com
Former owners of the Miami fishing charter boat Marauder – Capt. Charlie Ellis and Todd Malicoat have fished around the world in pursuit of big game sportfish including marlin, bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, swordfish, and sharks. Their experience both inshore and offshore make them extremely well rounded anglers with the technical experience to target any pelagic species.
Charlie and Todd are passionate about offshore, inshore, big game, light tackle – well, just about any kind of fishing you can think of. They are both avid scuba divers, spearfishermen, photographers, and artists – subscribing to a lifestyle philosophy centered on freedom, integrity, honesty, and adventure.
Combined, they have traveled over 100,000 miles across four continents and toured over twenty countries. Their maritime experience has taken them from the Florida Keys to the southern islands of the Phillippines to Tsukiji, Japan and extensively across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Capt. Charlie J. Ellis
Largest fish caught: 500+ lb hammerhead
Weirdest fish caught: Oarfish
Favorite fish to catch: Swordfish
Toughest fish: Bluefin
Todd “stuntdubl” Malicoat
Largest fish caught: 327lb Blue Marlin **I wish they would have released her.
Weirdest fish: Humboldt Squid
Toughest fish:
Yellowfin Tuna
Favorite fish: Tuna
