Captain
Jay Winters

Member since April 2018 Venice, United States
Background
With Captain Jay Winters, you can expect a knowledgeable guide who will get you on fish in no time. Jay has been working as a captain for over a decade now. Initially, he was guiding only on weekends but realized that he could do something he was so passionate about full-time. Capt. Jay has successfully taken part in various tournaments from Texas to Florida. As well as that, he has participated in a lot of bowfishing tournaments. Capt. Jays' favorite species to catch is Redfish.
Techniques
I try to find what works best for conditions. In general shrimp under a cork works most. But when they don’t wanna eat switch over to a chatter bait or spinner to try to get a reaction bite. When it get a bit cooler fish the bottom w a straight jig head. Gotta adapt.

Hey, I'm Captain Jay Winters

Venice, United States
Background
With Captain Jay Winters, you can expect a knowledgeable guide who will get you on fish in no time. Jay has been working as a captain for over a decade now. Initially, he was guiding only on weekends but realized that he could do something he was so passionate about full-time. Capt. Jay has successfully taken part in various tournaments from Texas to Florida. As well as that, he has participated in a lot of bowfishing tournaments. Capt. Jays' favorite species to catch is Redfish.
Techniques
I try to find what works best for conditions. In general shrimp under a cork works most. But when they don’t wanna eat switch over to a chatter bait or spinner to try to get a reaction bite. When it get a bit cooler fish the bottom w a straight jig head. Gotta adapt.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(67 reviews)
Venice
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Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 67 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 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
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
93%
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Mickael C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best charter ever

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 24, 2025
I have fish since I was old enough to hold a rod, and I am no stranger to ensure saltwater fishing. Took my wife two daughters...
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Jake H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Bull Reds for Days

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 5, 2025
Captain Jay was able to get us on 14 bull reds, including a monster 40โ€ to end the day. He had a wealth of knowledge and...
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James G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip, great Captain. Would do it again!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 19, 2025
He is a great guy. Fun to be on a boat with.ย  Caught more bull reds than I expected. I fished with three different captains...
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Kellen L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught fish!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 17, 2025
Very easy to deal with and helpful. Communication made the experience even better and not to mention all the fish they got...
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Brandon D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Got to Fish is phenomenal!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 27, 2025
J is a great captain, extremely nice and definitely puts you on the fish. Goes out of his way to make sure you have a good...
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