Kyle Finneman
Kyle Finneman
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified

Tough conditions but we where able to preserve!

4 Hour Morning Trip (7am)bay5 adults3 children

Very windy conditions and an 8 degree water temp drop over night made it a challenge to locate the fish early in the trip. After not getting anything on the line at the first few spots, and weather picking up in the Bay Captain Jake had us pick up one more time and move to another bayou that could protect us better from the wind. This move definitely saved the day. Started a little slow, but soon enough brought in the first Redfish of the day. Right behind it, mangrove snapper. Ended up staying in the bayou the rest of trip and taking home 2 Redfish and 5 mangrove snapper. Perfect for nice fish fry afterwards! Overall a challenging day but you need those days to keep you humble. Captain Jake was kind enough to offer us the option of calling the trip early due to weather but glad we stuck it out, persevered, and bring home some fish. Jake was great with the kids, good conversation, and a pleasure to have as the Captain.

Reported Catch
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain

tjanl you for the kind words and great review! glad yall got that fish fry despite the almost 30 mph winds! hope to seecyall again on charterboat 2nd chance. be safe and blessed!

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4.9
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  • Kyle Finneman
    Kyle Finneman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Tough conditions but we where able to preserve!

    4 Hour Morning Trip (7am)bay5 adults3 children

    Very windy conditions and an 8 degree water temp drop over night made it a challenge to locate the fish early in the trip. After not getting anything on the line at the first few spots, and weather picking up in the Bay Captain Jake had us pick up one more time and move to another bayou that could protect us better from the wind. This move definitely saved the day. Started a little slow, but soon enough brought in the first Redfish of the day. Right behind it, mangrove snapper. Ended up staying in the bayou the rest of trip and taking home 2 Redfish and 5 mangrove snapper. Perfect for nice fish fry afterwards! Overall a challenging day but you need those days to keep you humble. Captain Jake was kind enough to offer us the option of calling the trip early due to weather but glad we stuck it out, persevered, and bring home some fish. Jake was great with the kids, good conversation, and a pleasure to have as the Captain.

    Reported Catch
    Redfish
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    tjanl you for the kind words and great review! glad yall got that fish fry despite the almost 30 mph winds! hope to seecyall again on charterboat 2nd chance. be safe and blessed!

  • Jim Randall
    Jim Randall
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Three Generations on One Trip

    3 Hour late a.m Trip – Kids(bay)4 adults2 children

    I was able to get my dad as well as my two sons together for a three generation fishing trip while we were all together for spring break. Captain Jake was amazingly patient with my boys (12, 10) when they were unfamiliar with the heavier fishing than they are used to. He was on time, ready, and while it was windy, did everything he could to get us on some fish. All four of us were able to catch fish and Captain Jake made sure the boys had a great time. We will definitely be using his talents and boat again!

    Response from Captain

    thank you thank you! great reviews go along ways, so appreciated! I'm glad everyone got to enjoy the trip! yall be blessed and happy memories were made!

  • Karen Causie
    Karen Causie
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Perfect Day

    4 Hour Trip – Fish/Swim Combo (PM)6 adults3 children

    We did the 2 hour fishing in the bay. Then 2 hour swimming at crab island. All of us had a great time. Each kid caught a fish which was bit of good luck and certainly good guiding and baiting by Captain Jake. The adults fished too. We got to just do all the fun parts of fishing. We hope to do it again soon!

    Reported Catch
    Black Drum
    Ladyfish
  • Chris Rains
    Chris Rains
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    First spot twilight trip hooked into multiple Bull Reds

    Twilight 4hr. Lighted dock fishing2 adults

    Had a great twilight trip out of Niceville. We csught multiple bull Red’s and caught our 2 keepers eithin the first 30 min. We caught several more trout and Red’s jumping between guides favorite spots. We took home 3 trout as well and would definitely recommend!

    Response from Captain

    thanks for a great review!! really enjoyed having ya'll on the boat and super glad the good lord saw fit to "fill our net" with the fish yall came for!! thanks to you for fishing witb me! be blessed looking forward to the next one!

  • Alan Lowe
    Alan Lowe
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Jake was TOP SHELF #1 Guide

    4 Hour Morning Trip (7am)bay2 adults

    I've fished with a lot of guides; Jake worked his tail off to make a fantastic trip for us. Caught fish, didn't spend all morning boat riding. Great guy, this was my Son In law first saltwater trip. Jake made it a great trip!! Thank You VERY Much!!

    Reported Catch
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Catfish
    Ladyfish