Come aboard and enjoy a great day of fishing on the prolific waters of New Smyrna Beach with Bad Juju Charters! Don’t let the name of the charter fool you though, with Captain Jason Hayes at the helm, chances of having a productive day are on your side. Capt. Jay is a Florida native and he makes it his mission to show anglers what makes fishing in east Florida so special.

Join him on his 25’ Pro Line Flatback bay boat with a 200 HP Mercury engine and more than enough room to accommodate up to 5 people. The vessel sports reliable navigational electronics, a live bait well, and a fighting chair for that moment when you hook a big one. You’ll have quality Penn and Shimano fishing equipment at your disposal for whatever type of fishing you’d like to try.

When it comes to your catch, a lot will depend on the time of year and your preference. One thing’s for sure – there will always be more than enough species to target. Whether you’re in the mood for massive Redfish, Sheepshead, or Flounder or you’d rather chase Broomtail Grouper, Cobia, Permit, and Jack Crevalle, you won’t be disappointed. You can even go after Tarpon in the warmer months.

Capt. Jay does his best to provide everything you might need on your trip, including licenses, tackle, water, and expert advice. It’s up to you to pack your favorite snacks and lunch, he will take care of everything else. Feel free to bring your little ones, just make sure that they’re 6 and older, captain will have life jackets ready for them.

Hit the bountiful east Florida waters with Bad Juju Charters and you can be certain that some very good fishing juju will follow!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Shark Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $450
    Catching multiple species including Hammerhead and Blacktip Shark.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Inshore and Inlet
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $450
    When your day starts on the water, you know it's only going to get better from there. This is a great excursion for anglers who would like to target a variety of species like Sheepshead, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Permit, among many others. When you're not fishing, you can enjoy the view and snap a couple of great photos. Don't forget to bring some snacks, Capt. Jason will provide drinks.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Inshore and inlet
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $450
    When your day starts on the water, you know it's only going to get better from there. This is a great excursion for anglers who would like to target a variety of species like Sheepshead, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Permit, among many others. When you're not fishing, you can enjoy the view and snap a couple of great photos. Don't forget to bring some snacks, Capt. Jason will provide drinks.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip - Inshore and Inlet
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $550
    When you don't have the time to spend one whole day on the water, this 6-hour jaunt is the next best thing! On this trip, you'll cover more fishing grounds, which means more fish species. Anything from Redfish, Flounder, and Spotted Seatrout to Jack Crevalle, Cobia, and Tripletail is in the cards. Pack some food, everything else is provided.
  • Private trip
    Shark Trip - Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $550
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Nearshore
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $600
    Following‎ the‎ shrimp‎ boats, wrecks‎ for‎ tarpon,‎ shark,‎ cobia…‎
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip - Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $700
    Following‎ the‎ shrimp‎ boats, wrecks‎ for‎ tarpon,‎ shark,‎ cobia…‎
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $800
    Following‎ the‎ shrimp‎ boats, wrecks‎ for‎ tarpon,‎ shark,‎ cobia…‎
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FAQs about Bad Juju Charters

Bad Juju Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $450 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Shark Nearshore (3 hours)
  • $450 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Inshore and Inlet (4 hours)
  • $450 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Inshore and inlet (4 hours)
  • $550 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip - Inshore and Inlet (6 hours)
  • $550 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Shark Trip - Nearshore (4 hours)
  • $600 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Nearshore (4 hours)
  • $700 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip - Nearshore (6 hours)
  • $800 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip - Nearshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Bad Juju Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Bad Juju Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle ( Penn, Shimano)
  • Live Bait (Live shrimp included. Premium bait optional.)
  • Drinks (Cooler with ice and water provided)
  • Fishing License

Bad Juju Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Bad Juju Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Bad Juju Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

About the Captain

Captain Jason Hayes
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States
5 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
112 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since September 2019
Captain Jason Hayes discovered his passion for fishing from an early age, and as he was growing up, so did his love for the sport. He spent many days fishing the New Smyrna Beach area and as a local, he has invaluable insights into all the best honey holes. Capt. Jason loves introducing people to fishing and showing them a good time on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Pro Line Flatback (Bay boat) originally built in 2011, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 200HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Shimano
Live Bait
Live shrimp included. Premium bait optional.
Drinks
Cooler with ice and water provided
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Min. age 6, life jackets provided
No Smoking
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 112 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
78%
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Alec F.
Kissimmee, Florida
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Half day AM inshore with Capt J

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore and Inlet on May 1, 2023
We had a fantastic morning with Capt J today, all three of us caught a great sized Redfish, along with some other small Jacks....
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Steve M.
Proctorville, OH
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5.0 / 5
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Half-day trip with Captain Jason

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore and Inlet on March 29, 2023
We had less than an ideal day weather wise, fighting 25 mph wind all day. However, Captain Jason found a way. He did his very...
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Patricia A.
United States
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Half Day Trip with Captain Jason

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore and inlet on April 25, 2023
I had a wonderful time on the Indian River, caught several fish and Captain Jason said hello to the many dolphins that come...
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JOHN S.
Conyers, GA
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Inshore and Inlet on September 4, 2022
We had an awesome trip with Capt Jason. We were in the Tarpon all morning. Then moved on to the Reds. Then moved into the back...
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Angie C.
United Kingdom
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Great family day out!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Nearshore on August 15, 2022
My son is fishing crazy in the UK, however has never had the chance to do sea fishing. He really enjoyed the choppy waters...
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