Captain
Jeff Zellers

Member since January 2019 Big Pine Key, United States
Background
"I've been on the water all my life. I love fishing and love taking customers fishing." Capt. Jeff is a licensed fishing guide and an avid outdoorsman. He has been fishing since the age of 5. He spends his winters in the Florida Everglades, where he guides fishing charters in the backcountry, seeking out Seatrout, Redfish, and Snook. After that he heads to the Florida Keys to put clients on Permit and Tarpon in the spring. He is joined by his wife Beth, son Theo and daughter Lila wherever the tides take them.
Techniques
Inshore fishing, with spinning rod/reels

Hey, I'm Captain Jeff Zellers

Big Pine Key, United States
Background
"I've been on the water all my life. I love fishing and love taking customers fishing." Capt. Jeff is a licensed fishing guide and an avid outdoorsman. He has been fishing since the age of 5. He spends his winters in the Florida Everglades, where he guides fishing charters in the backcountry, seeking out Seatrout, Redfish, and Snook. After that he heads to the Florida Keys to put clients on Permit and Tarpon in the spring. He is joined by his wife Beth, son Theo and daughter Lila wherever the tides take them.
Techniques
Inshore fishing, with spinning rod/reels

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(23 reviews)
Big Pine Key
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Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (47)
Half Day of Tarpon Fishing
Half Day of Tarpon Fishing
Half Day of Tarpon Fishing
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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
74%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Michael A.
Marathon, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jeff

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 18, 2021
Michael A. recommends Tight Lines Charter โ€“ Keys
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Joop V.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jeff

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 3, 2024
Joop V. recommends Tight Lines Charter โ€“ Keys
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Rich P.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 2, 2019
Capt. Jeff knows what he is doing. Had us hooked up quick. Super nice guy. When it comes to catching tarpon he is your guy....
Rich P. recommends Tight Lines Charter โ€“ Keys
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