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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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4.9 / 5
(391 reviews)
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Marathon
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Trips from US $650
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4.9 / 5
(216 reviews)
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Marathon
 Last booking: 7 hours ago
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Trips from US $600
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5.0 / 5
(16 reviews)
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Marathon
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Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 623 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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Angler rating
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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
97%
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Jamie R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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November fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ inshore/reef/bay (AM) on November 23, 2021
Jamie R. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Zenik (. R.
Honesdale, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jason

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ inshore/reef/bay (AM) on November 11, 2021
Zenik (. R. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Marc M.
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jason

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ inshore/reef/bay (AM) on November 2, 2021
Marc M. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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Kevin W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hr โ€“ Fish/Snorkel/Island hop (AM) on October 11, 2021
Kevin W. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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GRIFFIN L.
SUGARLF SHRS, FL
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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Fishing with Jason

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ inshore/reef/bay (AM) on September 24, 2021
GRIFFIN L. recommends Captain Jay Charters 1 โ€“ 30' Mako
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