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JT Lepien
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JT Lepien

Ventura, United States
10+ reviews
Delighted to show and share fishing trips in our local waters. I'm the owner and operator on this charter. I've been fishing local salt waters for over 10 years. I'm an avid fishing rod wrapper, and fishing tool maker. I practice Ikejime methods on all fish caught to bring out the freshness and quality table fare.

Charter

Rating

4.7
22 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

All reviews (22)

Showing 1 – 5 of 22 reviews
  • Chad Anson
    Chad Anson
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Hands-On Fishing, Great Instruction, and Tons of Fish!

    3/4 Day Trip – Island Fishing • 4 adults

    We booked the 3/4-day trip with Captain JT and had an awesome experience. He’s incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about fishing, and he took the time to really teach us. We fished several locations and used different techniques at each one, so the day felt much more hands-on than a typical charter where everything is done for you. JT has a focused, straightforward style and expects you to follow his instruction, but that was exactly the experience we were looking for. Our 17-year-old twins absolutely loved it, and we caught a ton of fish. We all came away better fishermen than when we started. Highly recommend Graphic Slayer Sportfishing, especially if you want to learn, be involved, and have a great day on the water.

    Reported catch:
    Pacific Barracuda
    Calico Bass
    Lingcod
    Rockfish
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the day on the water memorable. You guys had a great trip and a taste of summer fishin in So Cal! Tight lines Capt. JT

  • Donald Coats
    Donald Coats
    us
    Arizona, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    3/4 Day Trip – Island Fishing • 2 adults

    Captain was awesome!!! was my sons and I’s first time doing this and he helped us out all the way. The captain was friendly and very patient and made us feel like we were friends out for a great day fishing. will recommend to all my friends.

    Response from Captain

    Nice work guys! you guys killed it.

  • Timothy O'connell
    Timothy O'connell
    us
    North Carolina, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Good Day on the Water

    3/4 Day Trip – Island Fishing • 2 adults

    We were relative newbies especially to West Coast fishing and JT did a great job teaching us some of the fundamentals.

    Reported catch:
    Calico Bass
    Lingcod
    Rockfish
    White Seabass
    Response from Captain

    Weather turned on us but still managed to have a good day on the water. thanks again for choosing GS for your charter! Tight Lines Capt JT

  • David Dowling
    David Dowling
    us
    California, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Experience!

    Half Day Trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain JT is top notch! We had a great day and caught lots of fish. Highly recommend.

    Response from Captain

    Thankyou David! lets go fishing again!

  • Jim Roth
    Jim Roth
    us
    Los Angeles, CA, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fun with Capt JT!

    Full Day Trip – Hunting Pelagics • 2 adults

    We will book him again!

    Reported catch:
    Sand Bass
    Halibut
    Response from Captain

    epic trip, thanks for the laughs and great company

Real catches shared by our community

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    Graphic Slayer SportfishingVentura, CA
    Hands-On Fishing, Great Instruction, and Tons of Fish!
    Chad A.
    Chad A.
  • Graphic Slayer Sportfishing
    Graphic Slayer SportfishingVentura, CA
    Great trip
    Donald C.
    Donald C.
  • Graphic Slayer Sportfishing
    Graphic Slayer SportfishingVentura, CA
    Great fun with Capt JT!
    Jim R.
    Jim R.
  • Graphic Slayer Sportfishing
    Graphic Slayer SportfishingOxnard, CA
    We slayed it.
    Frank R.
    Frank R.
  • Graphic Slayer Sportfishing
    Graphic Slayer SportfishingOxnard, CA
    3/4 day island trip
    Charles R.
    Charles R.
  • Graphic Slayer Sportfishing
    Graphic Slayer SportfishingOxnard, CA
    September fishing trip
    Jeff S.
    Jeff S.
  • Graphic Slayer Sportfishing
    Graphic Slayer SportfishingOxnard, CA
    Half day with captain JT
    Xavier R.
    Xavier R.
  • Graphic Slayer Sportfishing
    Graphic Slayer SportfishingOxnard, CA
    7 year old’s first fish! And a great birthday outing experience!
    Lyle R.
    Lyle R.

Fishing reports

A variety of fish, including several species of bass, displayed on a cleaning table aboard a fishing boat.

Bass on the chew

Mar 31, 2026 • Ventura
Limits of 4 on bass. Leopard shark and more
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A smiling angler poses next to a variety of freshly caught fish on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day of fishing.

High seas didn’t faze these fishermen

Aug 2, 2020 • Ventura
Cold weather and winds are screwing up the waters. Tuff day of swells and weather but still managed to get some fresh meat. For these three x-military guys. Thank you for your service and booking on Graphic Slayer Sportfishing Bruce, James and Joe!
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The back of a sportfishing charter boat named 'Graphic Slayer' featuring a Yamaha 150 engine, showcasing the boat's branding.

The 11yr old girl that outfished Pops &

Jun 22, 2020 • Ventura
There was 10+ on thr score board. Current changed and Fishing got slacked me pulled anchor and drifted a bit and moved deeper water. We are now around working birds and live bait in the water, these bigger apex predator is now pulling harder when hooked up. Pulled in 12 there but harder to find commited bites throught the day.
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