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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 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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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
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Marty S.
Lehigh Acres, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Capt Alex

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Family (PM) on December 26, 2021
Wonderful time, Captain Alex was knowledgable and very helpful to 2 novice fishermen.
Marty S. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Thomas O.
Phoenixville, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Alex

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ inshore/reef/bay (AM) on October 24, 2021
Alex Was an amazing Captain, very knowledgeable and took us right to the fish.ย  Caught or limit!!!
Thomas O. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Rhonda J.
Chickamauga, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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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
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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
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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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