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.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(45 reviews)
Marathon
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $950
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
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
+65
Angler rating
59
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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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Scott D.
Venice, FL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip With Captain Jay

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef (AM) on March 28, 2022
Great Captain and first mate and beautiful boat.ย  Caught about 16 smaller yellowtail snapper and had a lot of fun.ย  Thought...
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George S.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
I have taken friends and family out many times on the Runaway. We have NEVER been skunked, even when other boats returned to...
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Matt T.
Atlanta, Georgia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jay

Half Day Trip (PM) on December 5, 2023
Had a great time with Capt. Jay. Look forward to fishing with him in the very near future. My wife really enjoyed the sunset...
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Mike D.
Gastonia, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Capt. Jay and Runaway.

Full Day Trip on December 3, 2023
Great day of fishing with Capt. Jay. Canโ€™t wait until we can go again. This crew loves to catch fish. Very friendly and fun.
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Ben M.
Stafford, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Capt. around

Full Day Trip on September 20, 2023
Fish with Runaway every chance I can, funniest Capt. on the water and always putting us on great fishing !
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