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
(60 reviews)
Virginia Beach
 6 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 60 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
100%
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   NEW  Extended Full Day Trip – 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
Overall

Great experience for the kids

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – 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   NEW  Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on July 25, 2025
Had a great time and crew were awesome!!. Definitely will do again
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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   NEW  Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 25, 2025
Thanks Leah & Hunter for a great trip!!!!
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Marty S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 28, 2025
Trip was great with friends bit was a little disappointed in only catching 3 spanish mackerel. Just wasn’t biting no fault...
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