Captain
Brian Barrus

Member since April 2022 Key Largo, United States
Background
Captain John grew up close enough to walk to where he was able to enjoy all that the water and beaches had to offer. He had a boat before he had a car. Captain John always took friends fishing and got his captain's license in 2008. Fishing will always be fun for him and those he fishes with or who come to fish with any of his captains on his charter boats.
Techniques
Having a fishing plan for the day is important, but realizing what the water is giving you or not giving you on that day along with the ability of your customers and crew is more important. Fishing is supposed to be fun! Safety and comfort come first. Time on the water is what makes great fishing. Put your time in, and adapt your style as required. Captain John has caught Striped Bass using a bottle opener threaded onto Flounder hook because he was going to bottom fish for Fluke and Flounder that day and had no shiny lures on the boat.

Hey, I'm Captain Brian Barrus

Key Largo, United States
Background
Captain John grew up close enough to walk to where he was able to enjoy all that the water and beaches had to offer. He had a boat before he had a car. Captain John always took friends fishing and got his captain's license in 2008. Fishing will always be fun for him and those he fishes with or who come to fish with any of his captains on his charter boats.
Techniques
Having a fishing plan for the day is important, but realizing what the water is giving you or not giving you on that day along with the ability of your customers and crew is more important. Fishing is supposed to be fun! Safety and comfort come first. Time on the water is what makes great fishing. Put your time in, and adapt your style as required. Captain John has caught Striped Bass using a bottle opener threaded onto Flounder hook because he was going to bottom fish for Fluke and Flounder that day and had no shiny lures on the boat.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(10 reviews)
Key Largo
Trips from US $875

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (3)
Swells and snapper
November fishing trip
May fishing trip
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
63%
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Mike E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Swells and snapper

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef and Wreck (AM) on February 11, 2024
Seaโ€™s were a bit iffy today. Captain Brian and JR got us out safely and put us on a ton of yellow tail. Steady action all...
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Jonathan W.
Marco Island, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Brian and 1st Mate 'JR'

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef and Wreck (AM) on June 18, 2022
Fantastic experience with these two gents on a Saturday morning. I took my kids (7 and 10), boy and girl. Both gents were very...
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Steve R.
Asheville, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Yellowtail on the reef

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef and Wreck (AM) on February 12, 2023
We had a fun day fishing with Capn Brian and JR fishing off of Key Largo. Steady action for the whole trip. Windy day but...
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Kristin D. N.
Norman, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef and Wreck (PM) on June 12, 2023
We had a great time with Captain Brian and JR. We will book another trip with them again.
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BRIAN H.
Quail Heights, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Shark and Tarpon on March 15, 2023
Me and my son had a great time And the crew was fun
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