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.

Hey, I'm Captain Clay Philips

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
(94 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 94 reviews
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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Teraca F.
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on May 29, 2024
Clay was very down to earth and knowledgeable. He knows where the fish are! Not only did we all catch fish we also got to see...
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Tony S.
Excellent
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on October 25, 2024
Captin Clay is a super nice guy. Clay wants you to catch fish and will change the game plan if youโ€™re not catching fish....
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Alan R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught fish till my arms were tired.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on October 2, 2024
CPT.Clay put us on fish the first place we stopped and if the catch slowed we moved to another hot spot. Caught a variety of...
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Bill H.
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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Great Fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 30, 2024
Highly recommend Clay Phillips for your fishing guide. He is very friendly and knowledgeable of the St Augustine fisheries....
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Cody B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Fishing with Clay

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on December 21, 2024
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