Captain
Jay Brooks

Member since January 2022 Virginia Beach, United States
Background
Captain Jay began fishing the area in 2008 where his photos have been utilized in national advertising campaigns along with being published in several magazines. Capt Jay is a retired Marine Officer with an MBA.
Techniques
Smoke Show Sportfishing prefers to troll both inshore and offshore. his allows all anglers regardless of experience to enjoy not only the catch but also the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront.

Hey, I'm Captain Jay Brooks

Virginia Beach, United States
Background
Captain Jay began fishing the area in 2008 where his photos have been utilized in national advertising campaigns along with being published in several magazines. Capt Jay is a retired Marine Officer with an MBA.
Techniques
Smoke Show Sportfishing prefers to troll both inshore and offshore. his allows all anglers regardless of experience to enjoy not only the catch but also the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(61 reviews)
Virginia Beach
 Last booking: 1 day ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 62 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (112)
Will do again and recommend for all.
Very professional and knowledgeable
Very professional and knowledgeable
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Rob G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very professional and knowledgeable

VERIFIED   Extended Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 20, 2025
Capt Jay and his first mate, are professional and knowledgeable and worked very hard to ensure our trip was a success. I recently...
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Jessica H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Jay and his crew are great!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on July 2, 2025
Captain Jay and his crew are great! This was our first fishing charter. Had us fishing in no time and the fish definitely cooperated...
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Tim P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on July 22, 2025
Amazing experience for our group. Leah (Captain) & Lee (1st mate) were great! 1st class hospitality, knowledge, and character...
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Christopher A. M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing day offshore!!!!

VERIFIED   Extended Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on June 22, 2025
Captain and crew were awesome. Everyone was fun and great at what they do! They put us on the fish we were hunting for, and...
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Jeff W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience for the kids

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on June 28, 2025
Captain Jay and Leah were great and although my kids got sea sick, they caught fish and experienced their first ocean fishing...
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