Captain
Tj Willacker

Member since January 2025 Islamorada, United States
Background
I started working on charter boats at age 12. From that early age, I had two passions in life, baseball and fishing. In 2014 I started my own charter business in the great lakes, an built that to multiple boats and nearly 90% repeate clientele. I began taking the winters to work and train in the Florida keys. After several years, i chose to sell the business in the great lakes and pursue my dream in the florida keys. There's no where on this earth i'd rather be, than out on the water. I have a true passion for showing others why i love fishing more than anything.
Techniques
A line i use quite often, "If it has fins and gills, its bad ass." I do everything possible to introduce people to the wonderful world of fishing. Live baiting, trolling, dead baiting, whatever it takes to get the bites!

Hey, I'm Captain Tj Willacker

Islamorada, United States
Background
I started working on charter boats at age 12. From that early age, I had two passions in life, baseball and fishing. In 2014 I started my own charter business in the great lakes, an built that to multiple boats and nearly 90% repeate clientele. I began taking the winters to work and train in the Florida keys. After several years, i chose to sell the business in the great lakes and pursue my dream in the florida keys. There's no where on this earth i'd rather be, than out on the water. I have a true passion for showing others why i love fishing more than anything.
Techniques
A line i use quite often, "If it has fins and gills, its bad ass." I do everything possible to introduce people to the wonderful world of fishing. Live baiting, trolling, dead baiting, whatever it takes to get the bites!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(7 reviews)
Islamorada
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Trips from US $1,000

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (10)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jason M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

๐ŸŽฃ fish on

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (AM) on January 12, 2026
Great day fishing with Captain TJ and Eddie. Both captain and first mate do an excellent job explaining the strategy and techniques...
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Erin D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Guys day out 3/26

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 26, 2025
Bout Time Fishing Review โ€จIf youโ€™re looking for a reel-y good time, Bout Time Fishing is the catch of the day! Captain...
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Ray S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome 1/2 Day

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on December 30, 2025
Capt TJ & Don did an excellent job. We had 3 of us. 2 never experienced deep sea fishing before. They both said how awesome...
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Mike W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (PM) on December 31, 2025
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Dominick F.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Tj

3/4 Day Trip (AM) on November 8, 2025
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