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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 626 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with Jason
Captian Brian as awesome
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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Rhonda J.
Chickamauga, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on October 12, 2021
Capt Jason was great. Made sure we caught lots of fish. Was pleasant and personable!
Rhonda J. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Adam K.
Ocala, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3hr family morning

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Family (AM) on July 22, 2021
The charter and Captain Jay were great. The kids loved reeling in the snappers
Adam K. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Sean H.
Granger, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hr โ€“ Fish/Snorkel/Island Hop (AM) on June 28, 2021
My family and I had a fantastic trip with the Captain. I would highly recommend!
Sean H. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Steven P.
Westminster, MD
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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4 hour Tarpon trip with Capโ€™n Jay.

VERIFIED   Half Day Tarpon Trip (AM) on June 25, 2021
Couldnโ€™t find any Tarpon, may have hooked into one, but caught a Jack. Didnโ€™t get skunked!
Steven P. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Zach K.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day reef fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ inshore /reef/bay(PM) on February 4, 2021
Best fishing experience Iโ€™ve had in the keys. Hit our limit for the day and had a good time doing it
Zach K. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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