Captain
Clay Philips

Member since August 2020 St. Augustine, United States
Background
Captain Clay Philips has over 50 years of fishing experience in the coastal waters of the St. Augustine area. Captain Clay Philips grew up fishing on the St. Johns River and Intracoastal Waterway. A seasoned fisherman, he learned the. "family business" from his father, a well-known guide for over forty years.
Techniques
Prefer fishing live bait, such as fingerling mullet and mud minnows, it is usually the best bait for redfish flounder, trout , I will troll with artificial for trout during the winter months, and fish the docks with artificial and live bait. Also fishing the creeks for flounder, and the inlet for sheep head, and big bull reds in September, October.

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St. Augustine, United States
Background
Captain Clay Philips has over 50 years of fishing experience in the coastal waters of the St. Augustine area. Captain Clay Philips grew up fishing on the St. Johns River and Intracoastal Waterway. A seasoned fisherman, he learned the. "family business" from his father, a well-known guide for over forty years.
Techniques
Prefer fishing live bait, such as fingerling mullet and mud minnows, it is usually the best bait for redfish flounder, trout , I will troll with artificial for trout during the winter months, and fish the docks with artificial and live bait. Also fishing the creeks for flounder, and the inlet for sheep head, and big bull reds in September, October.
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Clay Philips Fishing Guide & Rides – 19'

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(100 reviews)
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St. Augustine
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
92%
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Robin C.
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 Clay

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on April 17, 2024
Great day on the water! Local,  Knowledgeable guide.  Thanks Clay!
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Rob K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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An awesome day with an awesome Captain Clay !

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 25, 2024
AWESOME DAY ! FUN , & KNOWS ALL THE “SPOTS” TO FISH !
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Melissa M.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Great Caption

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on March 18, 2024
The Captain was very knowledgeable and moved constantly to different spots in an attempt to get us on fish. However the conditions...
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Kevin C.
Holly Springs, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Clay

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 22, 2022
Clay started off the day by caching fresh live bait for the trip. Once we had enough bait we immediately started fishing. Clay...
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Vanessa L.
Harrington Park, NJ
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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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 5, 2023
Clay was very nice and helpful and made sure everyone had a good time. We caught a bunch of fish and he cleaned them all for...
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