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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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(95 reviews)
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St. Augustine
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 95 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great Capt
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
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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Lindsey C.
Russellville, MO
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 Clay

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 29, 2021
Lindsey C. recommends Clay Philips Fishing Guide & Rides – 19'
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Matt H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 26, 2021
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John B.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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 Clay

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 28, 2021
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Steven P.
Liberty Hill, TX
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day Inter-coastal fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 1, 2021
Great captain and fishing, would definitely recommend. We caught our limit.
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Bryan W.
Fairlawn, OH
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 17, 2022
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