Captain
Jason Calhoun

Member since August 2021 Key Largo, United States
Background
I moved to the Keys when I was 21, but I've lived and fished in Florida most of my life. I worked on lobster/stone crab boats for years, but decided to get a "real job." I never left the water or fishing. I'm happy to be back doing what I love and sharing it with others. Do what you love and you never work a day in your life, well that's the plan.
Techniques
I like to use live bait when I can, but also have great success with frozen. The techniques I use depend on many factors. Fishing techniques depends on the species, the weather, the season, the wind and the fish. I drift, deep drop, jig, troll, bottom fish and others. As long as I'm on the water, I'll figure out what the fish want.

Hey, I'm Captain Jason Calhoun

Key Largo, United States
Background
I moved to the Keys when I was 21, but I've lived and fished in Florida most of my life. I worked on lobster/stone crab boats for years, but decided to get a "real job." I never left the water or fishing. I'm happy to be back doing what I love and sharing it with others. Do what you love and you never work a day in your life, well that's the plan.
Techniques
I like to use live bait when I can, but also have great success with frozen. The techniques I use depend on many factors. Fishing techniques depends on the species, the weather, the season, the wind and the fish. I drift, deep drop, jig, troll, bottom fish and others. As long as I'm on the water, I'll figure out what the fish want.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(278 reviews)
Key Largo
 Last booking: 2 days ago
Trips from US $375

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 278 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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J. E. F.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught a shark!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (AM) on April 14, 2025
We had a short trip but Jason made it very memorable.ย  Very friendly and knowledgeable.ย  We caught a bunch of smaller fish...
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Katie J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain and caught fish

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 19, 2025
Thank you Jason for a great trip. We caught 5 species of fish, he moved a couple times to make sure we kept catching. As an...
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Chase C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Super Productive 2 Hour Charter

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (AM) on March 12, 2025
In two hours, Jay had us catching yellow jacks and two big nurse sharks. With limited time, he was able to fill our request...
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Tyler H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 hour pm trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (PM) on February 15, 2025
We booked a last minute two hour trip with Jason after going out with a different charter the day prior and the experience...
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Laura R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Captain Jay was amazing!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (PM) on August 15, 2025
Very responsive and such a great day on the water.
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