Beyond The Limit Guide service

Wade fishing Galveston Bay

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Jay Potts

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A Certified Damn Good Guide is someone who goes above and beyond to show you an incredible experience on your trip. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Independent Guide
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Jay is a Licensed Master Captain (50 tons) and a proud lifelong resident of Lower Brazoria County. With over 50 years of fishing experience in the local waters, Jay’s journey began under the guidance of his grandfather and has been enriched by numerous mentors along the way.

After a successful career in Environment, Health and Safety at Dow Chemical, Jay decided to follow his true passion: teaching others the art of fishing. His deep knowledge and love for the sport make him an exceptional guide.

In addition to his guiding expertise, Jay is a master custom rod builder and a lure designer with 15 years of experience. This unique background allows him to experiment with various fishing techniques, ensuring that every trip is tailored to the needs and preferences of his clients.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Jay Potts

Jay Potts

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide
Jay is a Licensed Master Captain (50 tons) and a proud lifelong resident of Lower Brazoria County. With over 50 years of fishing experience in the local waters, Jay’s journey began under the guidance of his grandfather and has been enriched by numerous mentors along the way.

After a successful career in Environment, Health and Safety at Dow Chemical, Jay decided to follow his true passion: teaching others the art of fishing. His deep knowledge and love for the sport make him an exceptional guide.

In addition to his guiding expertise, Jay is a master custom rod builder and a lure designer with 15 years of experience. This unique background allows him to experiment with various fishing techniques, ensuring that every trip is tailored to the needs and preferences of his clients.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
5 foot Bull shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Gumbo
What’s your favorite band?
Van Halen
What’s your favorite movie?
The 5th Element

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
5 foot Bull shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Gumbo
What’s your favorite band?
Van Halen
What’s your favorite movie?
The 5th Element
What’s your favorite sports team?
Texans
What’s your drink of choice?
Coke Zero
What was your last halloween costume?
Killer Clown
What do you want for Christmas this year?
New Nav system
How did you get started guiding?
Natural progression from a lifetime of taking people fishing
What makes you different from other guides?
I will Teach you everything you want to know!
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Beyond The Limit Guide service Trips

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Freeport

Wade Fishing Galveston Bay

100% (14)
23 ft 1 - 8 People From $550
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Freeport

Fishing Surfside/Freeport Bays

100% (14)
23 ft 1 - 8 People From $450
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Matagorda

Wade East Matagorda

100% (14)
23 ft 1 - 8 People From $500

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Recent Reviews of Beyond The Limit Guide service

5.0
based on 10 reviews

Jesse

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First time fishing with Captain Jay and what a great trip! Probably the most fish I have ever caught on a single trip. He was extremely knowledgeable and a blast to fish with.

Fished under birds and caught back to back Trout all morning that were just undersized. Jay knew we wanted keepers so we kept fishing till we got on a sand Trout honey hole. Captain Jay was kind enough to extend our...

Jesse

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First time fishing with Captain Jay and what a great trip! Probably the most fish I have ever caught on a single trip. He was extremely knowledgeable and a blast to fish with.

Fished under birds and caught back to back Trout all morning that were just undersized. Jay knew we wanted keepers so we kept fishing till we got on a sand Trout honey hole. Captain Jay was kind enough to extend our
trip so we could keep filling the ice chest.

Thank you Cap! Look forward to our next trip with you.
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Julio

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Good trip

Julio

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Good trip
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John

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Jay was awesome!!! We had a great time with Jay, he was very knowledgeable, great guy to be on the water with. Learned a lot and look forward to our next trip.

John

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Jay was awesome!!! We had a great time with Jay, he was very knowledgeable, great guy to be on the water with. Learned a lot and look forward to our next trip.
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Ryan

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Had a good time with captain Jay. He was very patient and friendly with my 5 year old (casting/bait/guidance) and has a great boat.

Ryan

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Had a good time with captain Jay. He was very patient and friendly with my 5 year old (casting/bait/guidance) and has a great boat.
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Cody

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Bite was a little tough, but stayed fishing and had an enjoyable time. Will definitely schedule another trip.

Cody

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Bite was a little tough, but stayed fishing and had an enjoyable time. Will definitely schedule another trip.
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Anthony

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Great fun and caught over 10 different species using live shrimp!

Anthony

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Great fun and caught over 10 different species using live shrimp!
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Charles

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Had a great time! Great knowledgable guide
Highly recommend.

Charles

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Had a great time! Great knowledgable guide
Highly recommend.
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Artimus

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We had an amazing time! Captain Jay was absolutely wonderful. He’s personable, friendly, and an all around good guy.
If you’re looking for an amazing experience with a professional fisherman that has lots of experience and personality, then Captain Jay is your guide!

Artimus

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We had an amazing time! Captain Jay was absolutely wonderful. He’s personable, friendly, and an all around good guy.
If you’re looking for an amazing experience with a professional fisherman that has lots of experience and personality, then Captain Jay is your guide!
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Lawrence

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Awesome guide, informative, put us immediately on the fish, caught from the first cast! Me and boys lived the trip! It was our first time to wade fish, I'm definitely going again soon!

Lawrence

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Awesome guide, informative, put us immediately on the fish, caught from the first cast! Me and boys lived the trip! It was our first time to wade fish, I'm definitely going again soon!
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Gary

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I actually fished with Jay. I had a wonderful time learning a new area and new (to me) techniques. The fishing was slow, but that was out of his control, and immaterial. That’s why they call it fish8ng, and not catching. I was very impressed with Jay’s knowledge of the area and of fishing. I would definitely book him again.

Gary

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I actually fished with Jay. I had a wonderful time learning a new area and new (to me) techniques. The fishing was slow, but that was out of his control, and immaterial. That’s why they call it fish8ng, and not catching. I was very impressed with Jay’s knowledge of the area and of fishing. I would definitely book him again.
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