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Salty Jig Charters invites anglers, fishers, families, and friends to hop on! Join Captain Sloan on a quest for some hefty fish that live in the waters of Hogtown Bayou. Florida boasts some of the most lush waters just teeming with fish all year round. This bayou is no exception - a variety of fish to satiate any palate.
Salty Jig Charters is run by Captain Sloan who’s been out on the water since his childhood days. Now behind the wheel of his 20’ Cape Horn center console, he takes people of different skillsets on a fun day out. He can accommodate groups of up to five people, be it families with youngsters or friends who want to try out fishing.
His boat is equipped with top-of-the-line gadgets that make steering atop waters smooth. The navigational gear is there to help track down the fish, and a flybridge to better scout the area. It also has a VHF radio, an ice box and a live bait tank filled with shrimp, pinfish and menhaden.
Once you step onboard, you’ll be supplied with rods, reels and tackle, lures and live bait. From then on, it’s up to you to choose the technique you want to try, and can jig, pop, spin and troll as much as you like. Light tackle is also an option, especially if you want to test your grip against the big ones that swim nearby.
Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, Cobia, Jacks and Snapper are just some of the fish that bite. The charter runs year round, but do check the calendar before you head out. Still, Captain Sloan will put his best efforts in finding you fish to catch.
Grab snacks, drinks, light clothes, and shades. The licence is already taken care of, so you can get down to business. Bring a camera - you will want to capture the excitement when the drag starts screaming!
About this listing
Targeted Species
Bluefish
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Boat Specs
Cape Horn (Center console) originally built in 1994. Powered by a 200HP yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.
Types of Fishing
Fishing Techniques
Amenities
Trip Includes
Policies
Payment
Cash
Visa
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American ExpressAbout the Captain
Member since June 2016
Santa Rosa Beach Fishing Calendar
Customer Reviews
3.82 out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
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VERIFIED Went fishing on August 13, 2018
The trip started out last minute. I had another charter cancel on me the day before so I got into fishingbooker and found him available. We showed up to the marina and we see him and his boat putting right along. We load up and get in. First his having issues with his live bait box. Ok no harm no fouls. Then the engine dies. The motor has water in it. It won’t work like it should. We don’t even leave the inlet area where we saw the 3 other boats take off to. The 4 of us caught 1 red the entire time. I get you can’t control the fish but you can control your boat working and being able to get your guests to good spots. At least we didn’t get too far out and have a break down and get towed back in. We got back to the marina and the other boats all came back with boats full of fish. Nice guy just have had much better experiences
Fished August 2018
Fished August 13, 2018Replied to this review on August 17, 2018
First, we fish Hogtown Bayou…the area we stayed in. The other boats you saw fish areas I do not usually go to because normally there isn’t a need and less of your time is used up traveling. Second, you are correct in the fact we can not control the fish, that’s why it’s not called a “catching trip” and I spoke with the other captains you saw that day, as I usually do, and they did NOT have boat loads of fish. It wasnt a good fishing day, period. I can not control that. As far as the boat not working, yes, there was an issue but it was fixed the best it could be while on the water and your charter went the length of time you paid for. You tipped me. If you were not happy with my service you didn’t have to do that. I for one, only tip if I receive the service I desire. Boats are boats and they are sometimes as unpredictable as the fish. I apologize for your inconvenience Sir.
Doug Jones does not recommend Salty Jig Charters
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Replied to this review on August 17, 2018
First, we fish Hogtown Bayou…the area we stayed in. The other boats you saw fish areas I do not usually go to because normally there isn’t a need and less of your time is used up traveling. Second, you are correct in the fact we can not control the fish, that’s why it’s not called a “catching trip” and I spoke with the other captains you saw that day, as I usually do, and they did NOT have boat loads of fish. It wasnt a good fishing day, period. I can not control that. As far as the boat not working, yes, there was an issue but it was fixed the best it could be while on the water and your charter went the length of time you paid for. You tipped me. If you were not happy with my service you didn’t have to do that. I for one, only tip if I receive the service I desire. Boats are boats and they are sometimes as unpredictable as the fish. I apologize for your inconvenience Sir.
VERIFIED Went fishing on July 11, 2018
It was a disappointing excursion as we really never got on any fish. I can catch catfish under any bridge. We hoped to catch something we could call dinner. Sometimes that’s how it goes. It made things worse when we got back to the dock and every other boat came in with 6-10 keepers.
Fished July 2018
Fished July 11, 2018Replied to this review on July 13, 2018
Hey Brian…Yeah, thats how it goes sometimes; unfortunately we can not control when the fish will bite. We went to all my hot spots where several fish were caught the day before and they just wouldnt bite. Considering the generous tip, I was under the impression that your party had a good time. After speaking with the other Captains you saw at the dock that day I know there was a slight exaggeration on your part regarding the catch brought in on the other boats. It is fishing, not catching, and with your trip on the day before the new moon there were all kinds of factors at play that were out of my hands. We thank you for booking with us and we hope you give us another shot…maybe it will be a better day.
Brian Mercer does not recommend Salty Jig Charters
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Replied to this review on July 13, 2018
Hey Brian…Yeah, thats how it goes sometimes; unfortunately we can not control when the fish will bite. We went to all my hot spots where several fish were caught the day before and they just wouldnt bite. Considering the generous tip, I was under the impression that your party had a good time. After speaking with the other Captains you saw at the dock that day I know there was a slight exaggeration on your part regarding the catch brought in on the other boats. It is fishing, not catching, and with your trip on the day before the new moon there were all kinds of factors at play that were out of my hands. We thank you for booking with us and we hope you give us another shot…maybe it will be a better day.
VERIFIED Went fishing on July 2, 2018
This trip wasn’t what we were expecting. To us this was glorified bobber fishing. We just think that if you advertise that your clients are going to fish the “intercostal” waters, just say very shallow bobber fishing. The best thing we experienced was catching the sharks. Very cool.
Fished July 2018
Fished July 2, 2018Replied to this review on July 4, 2018
Hi Warren Im sorry you were not satisfied with your trip. Most customers read our listing and see in the very first sentence that we fish Hogtown Bayou and later will read about our Captains over 30 years experience in the intercoastal waterways of this area. He knows these waters well but unfortunately can not control the fish. We are glad you had a good time catching the sharks; when fishing the bay you never know what you might or might not catch. Sometimes fishing isnt all about just catching fish. If you would like to make some more memories with your family, give us another shot and we will offer you a discount. Thank you for booking with us.
Warren Weiderman does not recommend Salty Jig Charters
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Replied to this review on July 4, 2018
Hi Warren Im sorry you were not satisfied with your trip. Most customers read our listing and see in the very first sentence that we fish Hogtown Bayou and later will read about our Captains over 30 years experience in the intercoastal waterways of this area. He knows these waters well but unfortunately can not control the fish. We are glad you had a good time catching the sharks; when fishing the bay you never know what you might or might not catch. Sometimes fishing isnt all about just catching fish. If you would like to make some more memories with your family, give us another shot and we will offer you a discount. Thank you for booking with us.
