Captain
Christopher Hazlett

Member since December 2017 Jacksonville, United States
Background
I have been fishing my entire life. I grew up riding my bike to the local lake after school to catch Bass and Garfish and teaching all my friends how to fish. My father was an avid fisherman, spear fisherman, and a captain. He taught me everything I know. I went to college to study electrical engineering and started working in the electrical field but after a couple years of doing that, I knew that I did not belong there. I quit my job and went to a captains school to get my license and have been working as a boat captain since. All I ever wanted to do is have a job on the water. Now my dreams have come true. I love being able to teach people that have never really fished. There's nothing like putting a big smile on someone's face after they have reeled up the fish of a lifetime. Tight lines, Capt. Chris.
Techniques
Bottom fishing is my specialty. I like to fish in 70ft or more water for bottom species of fish. They include Groupers, snappers, amberjacks, triggerfish, cobia, and countless others. I use 30-50lb rods with 4/0 Penn or Okuma reels with very little drag. I also like to troll for pelagic fish species. They include kingfish, Wahoo, dolphin, tuna, billfish, and etc..

Hey, I'm Captain Christopher Hazlett

Jacksonville, United States
Background
I have been fishing my entire life. I grew up riding my bike to the local lake after school to catch Bass and Garfish and teaching all my friends how to fish. My father was an avid fisherman, spear fisherman, and a captain. He taught me everything I know. I went to college to study electrical engineering and started working in the electrical field but after a couple years of doing that, I knew that I did not belong there. I quit my job and went to a captains school to get my license and have been working as a boat captain since. All I ever wanted to do is have a job on the water. Now my dreams have come true. I love being able to teach people that have never really fished. There's nothing like putting a big smile on someone's face after they have reeled up the fish of a lifetime. Tight lines, Capt. Chris.
Techniques
Bottom fishing is my specialty. I like to fish in 70ft or more water for bottom species of fish. They include Groupers, snappers, amberjacks, triggerfish, cobia, and countless others. I use 30-50lb rods with 4/0 Penn or Okuma reels with very little drag. I also like to troll for pelagic fish species. They include kingfish, Wahoo, dolphin, tuna, billfish, and etc..

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(169 reviews)
Jacksonville
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Trips from US $800

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 169 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
92%
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Zachary L.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 16, 2018
Definitely had a great time! Caught a bunch of King fish and barracuda. Will be going again.
Zachary L. recommends Sweet Lips Fishing Charters, Llc
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   June 13, 2020
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Jeffery A.
Jacksonville, FL
Bad
1.3 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Afternoon trip for grandsons 10th birthday.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 9, 2021
Capt was over a hour late. We paid for a 700 dollar boat ride. No fish that day, just a boat ride. Never again.
Jeffery A. does not recommend Sweet Lips Fishing Charters, Llc
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Peter A.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   March 27, 2021
The charter operator canceled 10 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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