This was thebfirst fishing trip with a charter that one of my sons and nephew had been on. Captain Jeff did a great job showing them how to put bait on for saltwater fishing, and what to do once the line was in the water. We caught plenty of snook, red grouper, triggerfish and a puffe fish. he also suggested some spots to fish in from the shore the rest of the week. We had a great time and will definitely contact Jeff next time we’re down in Longboat Key.

Captain Jeff was an absolute professional from start to finish. We arrived 15 minutes early, and he was already there waiting for us with everything prepared and ready to go. The boat was fully stocked with plenty of bait, quality fishing gear, and refreshments, making for a comfortable and enjoyable experience right from the start.

The boat itself was clean, stable, and very comfortable, and within just 20–30 minutes of leaving the dock, we were already fishing. Throughout the trip, Captain Jeff took us to multiple productive spots, giving us plenty of opportunities to catch fish. We landed snook and catfish, and even had a baby shark on the line! Unfortunately, just as I reached for my phone to record it, the shark leaped out of the water and shook the hook free, a memorable moment we’ll be talking about for a long time.

What really stood out was how great Jeff was with the kids. He was patient, friendly, and always quick to help re-bait hooks, fix tackle, and make sure everyone was having a good time. We were enjoying ourselves so much that we decided to extend the trip by an extra hour, and Jeff was more than happy to accommodate us.

Overall, this was an outstanding fishing experience. Captain Jeff’s professionalism, knowledge and friendly approach made it so everyone had a great time. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a memorable day on the water.

We had a blast! We caught so many fish immediately on the beginning of our trip. We kept enough sea trout to have a family meal and released the rest. We caught a variety fish, including ladyfish, red drum, and snook. When we finished fishing the captain took us on a tour of the island. We even stopped at a sandbar to find sand dollars. The captain was very friendly and helpful. It was very easy to communicate with him and set up our fishing trip. I would recommend this fishing charter to anyone!

Captain Jeff was awesome and did a great job start to stop.  He was the man with a plan.  We caught a ton of fish across 15 species and took a pile of tacos with home for dinner.  Would recommend, would do again.  From families with kids to the serious guys, Jeff will have you covered!

Jeff was a great captain with all the poles and bait a group of fishermen could ask for.  He was patient in teaching us all how to bait our hooks and the reeling approach to minimize lost fish.  He even fileted our fish afterward and offered his suggestions how best to cook the sheeps head we caught.  He’s a great resource about the island and offered up some fun facts along the way.  Between the 40+ fish we caught - it was a great time!