Captain
Jay Daniels

Member since November 2020 Marathon, United States
Background
My main mentor was my dad who introduced me to fishing on lakes, rivers, and the ocean. He introduced me to fishing and it bit like a bug. I eventually became a mate and was the mate for some of the best captains on the east coast for 9 years. I have been the captain of Runaway Sportfishing Charters for the last 11 years. I welcome you to Marathon, Florida. Book one of my trips and let me take you nearshore or offshore for a memorable fishing experience like never before.

Hey, I'm Captain Jay Daniels

Marathon, United States
Background
My main mentor was my dad who introduced me to fishing on lakes, rivers, and the ocean. He introduced me to fishing and it bit like a bug. I eventually became a mate and was the mate for some of the best captains on the east coast for 9 years. I have been the captain of Runaway Sportfishing Charters for the last 11 years. I welcome you to Marathon, Florida. Book one of my trips and let me take you nearshore or offshore for a memorable fishing experience like never before.
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Reviews

My Charter Listings

Runaway Sportfishing Charters โ€“ Marathon

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(45 reviews)
Marathon
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $950

Runaway Sportfishing Charters โ€“ Hatteras

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(19 reviews)
Hatteras
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 64 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (68)
Filled the cooler !
Filled the cooler !
Odens Dock the Runaway Sportfishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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KENNETH S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 1, 2024
Captain and mate went above and beyond to make it a memorable trip. Had non stop action from the first line in. Great trip...
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Tracy F.
Lincolnton, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Whole day on the RunAway

Full Day Trip on June 3, 2023
Great trip!ย  Great boat!ย  Great times!ย  Captain Jay knows where to go to catch the fish! He is so experienced, knowledgeable...
Tracy F. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters โ€“ Marathon
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Wyatt M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Fishing Charter on August 27, 2024
Runaway is the best charter in hatteras by far. The best captain and mate on the island. Runaway knows how to sweep the ocean...
Wyatt M. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters โ€“ Hatteras
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Michael A.
Hollywood, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Jay

Half Day Trip (AM) on December 12, 2023
Had a great time on the runwayโ€ฆCaptain put us on the fish almost right away. Boat and gear was in great shape. Had a hard...
Michael A. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters โ€“ Marathon
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Tucker P.
Roanoke, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day with Captain Jay Daniels

Full Day Trip on December 4, 2023
Captain Jay knows it all. Canโ€™t beat fishing with him. Barely any downtime on the boat. Constantly hooked up and getting...
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