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.
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Smoke Show Sportfishing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(61 reviews)
Virginia Beach
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Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 62 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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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Jay M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Will do again and recommend for all.

VERIFIED   Extended Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 26, 2025
Great experience and memorable time with family. Captain and crew were helpful and made the experience worth the trip.
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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
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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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Chris B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on July 25, 2025
Had a great time and crew were awesome!!. Definitely will do again
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Travis P.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 4, 2025
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Jock S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nice fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on July 25, 2025
Thanks Leah & Hunter for a great trip!!!!
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