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
(24 reviews)
Islamorada
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,000

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
Great day fishing for Mahi and Snapper
Great day fishing for Mahi and Snapper
Great day fishing for Mahi and Snapper
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Thomas R.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  July 17, 2026
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Ann O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First time fishing in the keys

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 27, 2026
We had a great experience on Bout Time . Tj and Eddie were very patient and knowledgeable. Being very inexperienced and never...
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Marie H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 14, 2026
Booked a 4 hour trip with our two girls, 11 and 13. We had a great trip, they were great with the kids, explained things well...
Marie H. recommends Bout Time Sportfishing
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Darren B.
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 day fishing for Mahi and Snapper

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2026
Large spacious boat, very experienced skipper and crew - Stephen hooked us on to some decent fish.ย  We had 2 kids learning...
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Brandon T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip with lots of memories made!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 6, 2026
We had an amazing time with TJ and Eddie! The combined experience of the crew made for an amazing day! We caught yellow snapper...
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