Smoke Show Sportfishing
+12Smoke Show Sportfishing welcomes you to Virginia Beach, Virginia for an exciting inshore or offshore trip. Captain Jay Brooks will take you aboard his custom fishing boat and make sure you have a great experience on the water. Choose a day that suits you and join him for a memorable day of fishing!
Smoke Show is a 54’ Custom Carolina sportfish, one of the largest charter boats that fishes out of Virginia Beach. Constructed by hand with craftsmanship, this one-of-a-kind boat design is made to thrive in the Chesapeake Bay and North Atlantic Ocean, offering a comfortable ride for up to 6 anglers. She’s fully outfitted with the latest and greatest in fishing tackle, safety equipment, navigation technology, and marine electronics, along with a climate-controlled cabin and restroom facilities for an enjoyable charter experience. As it’s docked just steps away from Rudee’s Cabana Bar, once the summer starts, you’ll have easy access to a great day of fishing and fun with friends and family.
Captain Jay and his crew use heavy tackle to bottom fish, deep sea fish, and troll for a number of quality inshore and offshore species. On your trip, you’ll be able to chase Marlin, Tuna, Tilefish, Spadefish, Redfish, Wahoo, and more. You can keep the fish you catch. Also, kids are welcome to come aboard.
Fishing rods, reels, tackle, bait, ice, licenses, safety equipment, and more are all provided. Smoke Show Sportfishing provides water and basic amenities, but it’s recommended for guests to bring their own special refreshments, food, non-spray sunscreen, and a fun attitude!
Your comfort being a priority, Smoke Show has got an enclosed air-conditioned and heated cabin as well as restroom facilities you can use while on the water. Captain Jay recommends you store all cold food items in the kitchen fridge, while any beverages can be kept in the large cooler outside for easy access while fishing.
Visit Smoke Show Sportfishing and create memories on the water!
Captain
Jay Brooks
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+109Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
95%
- Captain Jay leverages deep knowledge of local waters to keep guests on productive fishing spots, adapting quickly to changing conditions.
- The charter offers flexible trip durations and targets multiple species, including Spanish mackerel and bluefish, with options for deep drop trips.
- The vessel provides a comfortable and memorable setting, with a personable first mate who ensures younger anglers and families are fully engaged.
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Very professional and knowledgeable
Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore on July 20, 2025
Capt Jay and his first mate, are professional and knowledgeable and worked very hard to ensure our trip was a success. I recently took an off shore trip with my father, 2 sons and friends and the crew took the time to explain to us some of the techniques. They were also on constant look out to ensure we caught fish. Even on a “slow” day we still caught 2 Tuna and 2 Mahi and we couldn’t have been happier with the how the day went. We can’t wait to go again! I Highly recommend Capt Jay for your next trip!
Capt Jay and his first mate, are professional and knowledgeable and worked very hard to ensure our trip was a success. I recently took an off shore trip with my father, 2 sons and friends and the crew took the time to explain to us some of the techniques. They were also on constant look out to ensure we caught fish. Even on a “slow” day we still caught 2 Tuna and 2 Mahi and we couldn’t have been happier with the how the day went. We can’t wait to go again! I Highly recommend Capt Jay for...
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Great Day!
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on July 22, 2025
Amazing experience for our group. Leah (Captain) & Lee (1st mate) were great! 1st class hospitality, knowledge, and character people. Very nice boat & equipment. The fish bite was slow, but it wasn’t for lack of effort. That’s fishing sometimes. We still brought home 12+ fish of several species. I would definitely recommend them to anyone without hesitation and can’t wait to book again sometime.
Amazing experience for our group. Leah (Captain) & Lee (1st mate) were great! 1st class hospitality, knowledge, and character people. Very nice boat & equipment. The fish bite was slow, but it wasn’t for lack of effort. That’s fishing sometimes. We still brought home 12+ fish of several species. I would definitely recommend them to anyone without hesitation and can’t wait to book again sometime.
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Captain Jay and his crew are great!
Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 2, 2025
Captain Jay and his crew are great! This was our first fishing charter. Had us fishing in no time and the fish definitely cooperated as I lost count of how many we caught. 😂 Our family of four had a great time. Super patient with my special needs 12 year old. My 15 year old had a great time too. Bring carbonated beverages in case you feel nauseous like I did. 😂 But they were super helpful as far as handling that. Definitely recommend. Thank you so much for a wonderful day! ❤️
Captain Jay and his crew are great! This was our first fishing charter. Had us fishing in no time and the fish definitely cooperated as I lost count of how many we caught. 😂 Our family of four had a great time. Super patient with my special needs 12 year old. My 15 year old had a great time too. Bring carbonated beverages in case you feel nauseous like I did. 😂 But they were super helpful as far as handling that. Definitely recommend. Thank you so much for a wonderful day! ❤️
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Amazing day offshore!!!!
Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore on June 22, 2025
Captain and crew were awesome. Everyone was fun and great at what they do! They put us on the fish we were hunting for, and didn't stop until it was time to head back to shore. Great memories, and a whole freezer full of fish. Will go out again with this crew ,hopefully soon. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great day of serious fishing.
Captain and crew were awesome. Everyone was fun and great at what they do! They put us on the fish we were hunting for, and didn't stop until it was time to head back to shore. Great memories, and a whole freezer full of fish. Will go out again with this crew ,hopefully soon. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great day of serious fishing.
FAQs about Smoke Show Sportfishing
What are the trip rates for Smoke Show Sportfishing?
Smoke Show Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
- US $650 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
- US $650 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
- US $3,000 per group - Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Smoke Show Sportfishing?
When you book a trip with Smoke Show Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- Air Conditioning
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Smoke Show Sportfishing?
Trips booked with Smoke Show Sportfishing include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- First Mate
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Smoke Show Sportfishing offer?
Smoke Show Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Smoke Show Sportfishing offer?
Smoke Show Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Smoke Show Sportfishing?
Top targeted fish species with Smoke Show Sportfishing include:
- Cobia
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (White)
- Redfish
- Spadefish
- Spanish Mackerel
- Tilefish
- Tuna (Bigeye)
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Captain Jay began fishing the area in 2008 where his photos have been utilized in national advertising campaigns along with being published in several magazines. Capt Jay is a retired Marine Officer with an MBA.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License
How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
American Express
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Virginia Beach right now
Cobia
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Redfish
Spadefish
Spanish Mackerel
Tilefish
Tuna (Bigeye)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo