Always Hookin Fishing Charters– 31' Contender

Always Hookin Fishing Charters is a father-and-son owned and operated charter service located in Jacksonville. USCG Captain Big Greg is retired from law enforcement with over 32 years of experience. USCG Captain Gregory has been fishing these waters since he was 5 years old. He is a full time Captain and Commercial fisherman. He also loves to fish competitively in numerous tournaments. Captain Gregory and crew have won or placed in numerous tournaments throughout Florida. Gregory loves to put you on fish and show you different techniques to catch them.

What sets them apart from most charters is their ability to find & catch fish AND their beautiful Top Shelf 31’ Contender Boat that is comfortable and quick. Our "Always Hookin" Contender is top-notch with a new interior, twin supercharged Mercury 300 Verado engines, and plenty of room to stretch out and fish. Smaller boats mean a rougher ride out and back, ride on our Cadillac of boats! We also have a marine toilet onboard (head).

They fish with newer quality equipment and rods and reels,they weigh less and are easier to reel. The Captains are also safety conscious, having newer electronics; EPIRB satellite beacon, satellite texting, 2 VHF radios, Type-1 personal flotation devices, and more.

Captains Big Greg and Gregory fish wrecks, reefs, ledges, & live bottom. They mainly target King Mackerel (Kingfish), Snapper, Cobia, Tarpon, Grouper, Black Drum, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Redfish, Tuna, and more depending on the season and conditions. We also do inshore trips.

From novice to advanced, they will show you how to use their tackle for bottom fishing and different techniques for trolling big game fish.

All rods, reels, bait, tackle, and gas are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will also include all the necessary fishing licenses and permits for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. Tips appreciated!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    GIANT BULL REDFISH Trips- 4 hours
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 1
    Price for 2 persons
    US $475
    These Giant Bull Redfish come into our area at this time of the year. They are mostly in the river and out by the jetties. These GIANTS are fun to catch!! These are limited time trips and wont last long. These fish are way over the size limit, so they are catch, photo and release only. Trip includes everything but your food and drinks. Departure times may vary slightly depending on tides. Please tip your Captain.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
  • Private trip
    Near shore, Off Beach Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $750
    This trip is perfect for folks who dont want to go all the way offshore. We fish for various types of fish depending on the time of year. We fish the near or just off the beach and have some other spots close by. We can also troll the beach for kingfish and other pelagics with live bait. We supply everything, including licenses. You just supply good and drinks :)
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Private trip
    Morning 4 Hour Trip –OFFSHORE
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $895
    This is a half day offshore trip where we hit various places between 10-25 miles out. The crew takes care of all fishing gear, licenses, bait, and ice. You just bring your food and drinks. We target different fish depending on the season.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
  • Private trip
    Morning 6 Hour Trip – OFFSHORE
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,125
    This is our 6 hour offshore trip. The captain takes care of rods and reels, tackle, bait, fishing licenses, and ice. You just bring your food and drinks. You will mostly fish within 15-35 miles of the inlet. Depending on the time of the year we may slow troll for or bottom fish, depending on whats in season and biting. Join in and spend a great day on the water!
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    Morning 8 Hour Trip- OFFSHORE
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,500
    This is a nice trip for a party that wants a lot of fish but doesnt want to go all the way out to the ledge . We fish between 20-50 miles out on various live bottoms, wrecks and structures. We may also troll and sight fish on flat lines as well. This is a great trip and a lot of fun!
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    Morning 10 Hour Trip- OFFSHORE
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,800
    This is a 10 hour trip . We take care of everything, you bring your food and drinks and get ready to catch a lot of fish!! We fish mostly between 25-60 miles out and hit various structures and fish.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
  • Private trip
    Grouper Trip-10 hours
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,850
    This is A 10 hour Offshore trip where we target Grouper. Grouper Season in the Atlantic Ocean runs from May 1st-June 15th. Everything is included. We run between 25-70 miles out to various places.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
  • Private trip
    Morning 12 Hour Trip OFFSHORE
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,500
    We hit the Gulf-stream or Ledge on this trip. This is the biggest and best we have. We go out 50-75 miles and catch deep water fish. This trip is good for up to 6 fisher folks. We catch a bunch of fish and its a blast going out that far! Come give it a try!
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Steve C.
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GREAT EXPERIENCE AND FUN!

VERIFIED   Morning 6 Hour Trip – OFFSHORE on May 24, 2024
We booked on short notice earlier this week and.glad we found this opening. Greg and his partner were amazing, taking us to...
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Matthew O.
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PERFECT DAY!

VERIFIED   Special Jack Trip on April 24, 2024
What a great day we had with Captain Gregory on the Always Hookin.  The conditions were perfect.  The sheepshead were biting...
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Robert C.
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Fantastic experience, great crew, many Fish!

VERIFIED   Morning 8 Hour Trip- OFFSHORE on July 11, 2024
Captain Greg puts you right on the fish. He knew where to go and we were always the first boat in the “hot” spot. Everything...
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Top notch, perfect day

VERIFIED   Near shore, Off Beach Fishing on May 25, 2024
If you’re looking for a nice boat, easy going crew, and to catch some fish, book this one. We had the perfect day out as...
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Birthday Trip with Captain Greg

Morning 4 Hour Trip –OFFSHORE on April 28, 2024
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FAQs about Always Hookin Fishing Charters– 31' Contender

Always Hookin Fishing Charters– 31' Contender offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $475 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - GIANT BULL REDFISH Trips- 4 hours (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Near shore, Off Beach Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $895 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Morning 4 Hour Trip –OFFSHORE (4 hours)
  • US $1,125 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Morning 6 Hour Trip – OFFSHORE (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Morning 8 Hour Trip- OFFSHORE (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Morning 10 Hour Trip- OFFSHORE (10 hours)
  • US $1,850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Grouper Trip-10 hours (10 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - Morning 12 Hour Trip OFFSHORE (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Always Hookin Fishing Charters– 31' Contender, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet In console (see pic)
  • GPS Dual 12 inch Garmin 7612
  • Fishfinder Garmin
  • Live Bait Well Twin Tanks
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Brand New Rhodan GPS Spotlock
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box Coolers and fishboxes

Trips booked with Always Hookin Fishing Charters– 31' Contender include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (We supply all baits. We use different baits depending on the fish we are targeting.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (My crew works for TIPS)
  • First Mate (On most trips)
  • Fishing License (We supply all your fishing licenses and permits)

Always Hookin Fishing Charters– 31' Contender offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (With the occasional inshore charters we will fish various structures in the St Johns River and parts of the Intracoastal waterways. )
  • Inshore Fishing (St Johns River, Jetties and near beach)
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Most of our trips fish between 10 and 75 miles out depending on the booked trip.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Always Hookin Fishing Charters– 31' Contender offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Always Hookin Fishing Charters– 31' Contender include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Your captain

Gregory Foxworth
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
46 Fishing Reports
33 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2022
Big Greg and Gregory are a father and son team, both USCG Captains that have been fishing together since Gregory was a little boy. Big Greg is retired from law enforcement with over 32 years of experience. Gregory is a full time Charter Captain and Commercial Fisherman. He has worked in the past for marinas also as a mate and Captain for multiple other fishing charters. Gregory has been operating boats on our waterways several times a week or more for years. Gregory has won or placed high in numerous fishing tournaments throughout Florida. He is one of most driven USCG/Florida State Certified Captains running boats in NE Florida. They opened "Always Hookin" Fishing Charters to work together and share their passion for fishing with you.
Our Team
Gregory F.
Captain
Big Greg F.
Captain
Kendall P.
First mate
Michael A.
First mate
Jonathan B.
First mate

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
2006
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Contender
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
With the occasional inshore charters we will fish various structures in the St Johns River and parts of the Intracoastal waterways.
Inshore Fishing
St Johns River, Jetties and near beach
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Most of our trips fish between 10 and 75 miles out depending on the booked trip.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
In console (see pic)
GPS
Dual 12 inch Garmin 7612
Fishfinder
Garmin
Live Bait Well
Twin Tanks
Wireless Trolling Motor
Brand New Rhodan GPS Spotlock
Outriggers

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
We supply all baits. We use different baits depending on the fish we are targeting.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
My crew works for TIPS
First Mate
On most trips
Fishing License
We supply all your fishing licenses and permits

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
We welcome most children onboard our boat. Offshore trips no children under 4 years old please.
You Keep Catch
We clean them for you
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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