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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CHRIS G.
Tewksbury, MA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 17, 2023
CHRIS G. recommends Gone Fishing Charters
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Brian T.
Prairie Village, KS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Shark and Tarpon on July 27, 2022
Brian T. recommends Gone Fishing Charters
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David V.
West Edmeston, NY
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day wreck

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on April 11, 2022
Had a great experience especially considering the high seas. Captain and mate were awesome. We will be back.
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Robert J.
Senoia, GA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

November fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on November 12, 2022
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Terry B.
VLG WELLINGTN, FL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on May 12, 2022
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