My 7 year old and I went out with JD during our trip to Longboat Key. We had so much fun that we booked him again before we left! I’ve taken many charters all over the country and JD is easily the best I’ve met. He is extremely knowledgeable, easy going, and wants his clients to catch and walk away with memories. He’s also the perfect Captain for anyone fishing with young kids. My son and JD hit it off and became instant buddies. We will be back to Longboat Key and will always give JD a... More

Had an incredible experience out on the Gulf with this fishing charter! We spent the day trolling and reef fishing, and the action didn’t stop. Captain JD was absolutely amazing—super knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about what he does. He knew exactly where to go and made sure everyone on board had a great time and a chance to reel something in. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just looking for a fun day on the water, this charter is top-notch. Can’t wait to book again!

We had such a great fishing trip. Capt JD was great with our boys, told us all about the fish and the area, explained the gear we were using, and made sure we caught a variety of fish. He was friendly and comfortable to talk to, his boat and gear were great, he was quick to respond to messages, cleaned our catch so it was ready to cook, and even took time to point out dolphins and sea turtles. We will definitely book with Capt JD again!

This trip is highly recommended, I booked a 4 hr trip with Capt J.D for me, my brother and 2 grandsons (11 and 16 yrs old) they have caught fish before and we all enjoy fishing. They had only caught fish in lakes and the bay, never near shore or offshore. The capt is highly skilled and made sure we had a great day, we caught a few large mackerel and learned a lot about the sea along the way. We also spotted dolphins a and large turtle.

I booked this charter as a gift for my fishing enthusiast teenager knowing he would have a great time. I was surprised at how much fun I had too!! The scenery was beautiful and it was so fun catching all the different species of fish. Captain JD was very knowledgeable and made it easy to cast and get bites. We will definitely be booking again next year.