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Captain Jay Charters

Member since May 2020 Marathon, United States
Background
Captains Jay and Ben run the trips for Captain Jay Charter. Capt. Jay grew up fishing the waters of NJ and fell in love with fishing the first time his Grandfather put a rod in his hands. Before moving to the Florida Keys, he was running a charter boat off the New Jersey coast. While doing that, he vacationed in the Keys more than a few times, and eventually, the lure of this paradise beckoned him to move there. What better place for him to pursue his career? He loves the offshore and inshore action and the great fishery that it holds. Capt. Jay enlisted the help of Capt. Ben, who grew up freshwater fishing in NJ. For his 18th birthday, Ben and his dad chartered a boat in Canada to catch Northern Pike. This was Capt. Ben’s first charter, and after seeing how awesome it was to show off the fishery, Capt. Ben set out to earn his captain’s license. He joined the military, where he worked on all types of different vessels, eventually earning his 100-ton captain’s license. Ben’s last stop with the military was in Key West, FL. After falling in love with the fishery there, he didn’t want to leave the Keys. Capt. Ben enjoys every trip out on the water. Whether it’s calm or rough out, there’s always something to catch!

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Marathon, United States
Background
Captains Jay and Ben run the trips for Captain Jay Charter. Capt. Jay grew up fishing the waters of NJ and fell in love with fishing the first time his Grandfather put a rod in his hands. Before moving to the Florida Keys, he was running a charter boat off the New Jersey coast. While doing that, he vacationed in the Keys more than a few times, and eventually, the lure of this paradise beckoned him to move there. What better place for him to pursue his career? He loves the offshore and inshore action and the great fishery that it holds. Capt. Jay enlisted the help of Capt. Ben, who grew up freshwater fishing in NJ. For his 18th birthday, Ben and his dad chartered a boat in Canada to catch Northern Pike. This was Capt. Ben’s first charter, and after seeing how awesome it was to show off the fishery, Capt. Ben set out to earn his captain’s license. He joined the military, where he worked on all types of different vessels, eventually earning his 100-ton captain’s license. Ben’s last stop with the military was in Key West, FL. After falling in love with the fishery there, he didn’t want to leave the Keys. Capt. Ben enjoys every trip out on the water. Whether it’s calm or rough out, there’s always something to catch!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 624 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Captian Brian as awesome
A great afternoon trip!!!\u2026
A great afternoon trip!!!\u2026
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
96%
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Dustin W.
Lee's Summit, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with captain jay

VERIFIED   4 Hr โ€“ Fish/Snorkel/Island Hop (AM) on March 14, 2021
Captain Jay was a great host for our half day fishing trip. We caught a variety of fish and had a great time!
Dustin W. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Mike K.
Largo, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ inshore/reef/bay (AM) on March 6, 2021
We came back with more fish, than others.ย  Captain was very knowledgeable.ย  Most importantly, Friendly.ย  Will be back...
Mike K. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Joe M.
Ellicott City, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 Day trip fishing wrecks and reefs

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ inshore/reef/bay (AM) on February 8, 2021
Jason was very accommodating and worked to put fish in the boat.He can customize your trip beyond what is listed
Joe M. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Angela M.
Alpharetta, GA
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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Highly recommend!!

VERIFIED   Special 3 hour trip for Angela Miller on December 31, 2020
In spite of the unpredictable weather, Jay was willing to give it a shot and it ended up being the highlight of our week! Jay...
Angela M. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Brian S.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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Not a great experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ inshore/reef/bay (AM) on August 1, 2024
Trip started out in a bad way when the captain texted the night before and changed the start time from 730 am to 800 am.ย ...
Brian S. does not recommend Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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