Captain
Jamie Connell

Member since April 2017 Key West, United States
Background
Captain Jamie Connell has been fishing professionally for over 10 years. Jamie grew up fishing, working as a mate on head and charter boats in the Northeast. When he was 20 years old, Jamie decided to move to the Florida Keys and begin a career as a guide. Having guided on St. John in the Virgin Islands for 2 years, targeting Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and other species, Jamie moved back to the Keys. He started Flying Fish Charters and has already gained an excellent reputation.
Techniques
I like light tackle and fly fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Jamie Connell

Key West, United States
Background
Captain Jamie Connell has been fishing professionally for over 10 years. Jamie grew up fishing, working as a mate on head and charter boats in the Northeast. When he was 20 years old, Jamie decided to move to the Florida Keys and begin a career as a guide. Having guided on St. John in the Virgin Islands for 2 years, targeting Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and other species, Jamie moved back to the Keys. He started Flying Fish Charters and has already gained an excellent reputation.
Techniques
I like light tackle and fly fishing.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(60 reviews)
Key West
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 60 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (29)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
75%
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David K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great captain!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on January 14, 2025
Jamie is a great captain. He will get you to the locations of the fish you want and youโ€™ll have an enjoyable time throughout...
David K. recommends Flying Fish Charters - 17'
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Shannon C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great inshore fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 16, 2024
Captain Jamie Connell did a great job. We caught several species of fish and was entertained by a bull shark chasing our catch....
Shannon C. recommends Flying Fish Charters - 17'
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Beth G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 5, 2024
Beautiful day caught a few nice fish. Will return in more of a peak time and go out with Jamie.
Beth G. recommends Flying Fish Charters - 17'
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David S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on January 15, 2024
Captain Jamie definitely knows his waters and was extremely helpful, as well as being informative about the fishing and the...
David S. recommends Flying Fish Charters - 17'
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Jani H.
Louisville, KY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Few hours with Captain Jamie

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 9, 2022
January is not the best season to go fishing in Key west. Still we hooked fifteen or so fish during our 4hr trip with Jamie....
Jani H. recommends Flying Fish Charters - 17'
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