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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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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 633 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Stacy G.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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3 hour charter with kids

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Family (PM) on December 26, 2020
We had an all girl crew with Captain Jay for a 3 hour trip.ย  It was never a dull moment catching fish.ย  Lots of yellowtail...
Stacy G. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Katie H.
Palmetto, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Family (AM) on July 21, 2021
Captain Jay was awesome!! Our whole charter experience was wonderful . He did a great job educating and helping...
Katie H. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Mike A.
Pfafftown, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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1/2 Day Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hr โ€“ Fish/Snorkel/Island Hop (PM) on May 29, 2021
Unfortunately the fish were not biting, too calm.ย  But the boat, equipment and cap were great!ย  Would definitely look up...
Mike A. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Lori C.
Wheeler, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jason

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ inshore/reef/bay (AM) on March 31, 2021
Our family had a fantastic time!ย  Caught lots of fish.ย  Captain was friendly and knowledgeable, would book again!
Lori C. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Dustin W.
Lee's Summit, MO
Excellent
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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!
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