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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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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William V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun day on the water

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 4, 2023
Forecast was 20+ knots and 6โ€™-8โ€™ seas offshore.ย  Captain suggested inshore trip.ย  We fished in the river, and caught...
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Bradley E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had the best time!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 3, 2024
Captain Chris was the best!!! Very patient and knowledgeable on all the dumb questions we came up with!!ย  Helped us get a...
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Kevin P.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 Day Trip with Captain Chris

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 2, 2023
Fun trip with Captain Chris. Started off the day with catching live bait. Then we went looking for king fish and finished up...
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Warren C.
Lake City, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Capt Chris

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 28, 2021
great weather day water was fantastic we limited out on Vermillion Snapper caught numerous Large red snapper that we threw...
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Warren C.
Lake City, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Eight hour trip with Capt Chris

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 7, 2021
although mother nature was uncooperative Capt. Chris gave us 100% we were able to get off shore for a while and hooked up with...
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