Hookin It Charters and Tours

Battling Sharks!

About Your Guide

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Jayson Porter

Independent Guide
US Veteran Veteran
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Captain Jayson joined the Coast Guard at the age of 17. While fishing in Pensacola, FL on vacation, he told his father that one day he will become a captain. To much of his surprise, life happened. An unforeseen work injury caused the captain not to do his work profession anymore. Captain Jayson made a decision to chase that childhood dream of becoming a captain.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Jayson Porter

Jayson Porter

Independent Guide
Captain Jayson joined the Coast Guard at the age of 17. While fishing in Pensacola, FL on vacation, he told his father that one day he will become a captain. To much of his surprise, life happened. An unforeseen work injury caused the captain not to do his work profession anymore. Captain Jayson made a decision to chase that childhood dream of becoming a captain.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
13 foot bull shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Chicken stuffed with cheese pepperoni and sauce topped with garlic butter and cheese.
Whats your favorite band?
Hard to pick just one.
Whats your favorite movie?
Forest Gump

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
13 foot bull shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Chicken stuffed with cheese pepperoni and sauce topped with garlic butter and cheese.
Whats your favorite band?
Hard to pick just one.
Whats your favorite movie?
Forest Gump
Whats your favorite sports team?
Alabama
Whats your drink of choice?
Crown and coke
What was your last halloween costume?
Masked Pumpkin
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Ocean rhino fifty nine Spear gun
How did you get started guiding?
I was a mate first on a grouper boat chasing a dream of becoming a captain.
What makes you different from other guides?
All I want to do is share my love of the Ocean and make as many memories with as many people as I can before I leave this rock.
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Hookin It Charters and Tours Trips

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Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Cedar Key

Inshore Fishing Fun

100% (3)
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $400
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Crystal River

Scalloping Trip

100% (3)
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $450
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Cedar Key

Offshore Grouper Fishing 🎣

100% (3)
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,400
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Cedar Key

Family Fishing Fun

100% (3)
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $500
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Cedar Key

Battling Sharks!

100% (3)
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $600

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Recent Reviews of Hookin It Charters and Tours

5.0
based on 3 reviews

Blessing

Verified Review

Great experience with Captain DJ! He made it fun even when the weather got rough at the end. Definitely will book with them again!

Blessing

Verified Review

Great experience with Captain DJ! He made it fun even when the weather got rough at the end. Definitely will book with them again!
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April

Verified Review

Jayson is amazing!!!! Can’t wait to book again.
He did so much more than just scallop… He made it a treasure hunt and showed us the beauty of the water around Crystal River… 🥰

April

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Jayson is amazing!!!! Can’t wait to book again.
He did so much more than just scallop… He made it a treasure hunt and showed us the beauty of the water around Crystal River… 🥰
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Gene

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Good trip bait was not available had to wait but Fishing trip was good.

Gene

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Good trip bait was not available had to wait but Fishing trip was good.
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Potential Target Species

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Techniques

Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing

Types of Fishing

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Battling Sharks!
April 3rd, 2024
Cedar Key, Florida
Inshore Fishing Fun
August 21st, 2023
Cedar Key, Florida
Offshore Grouper Fishing 🎣
May 14th, 2024
Cedar Key, Florida
Family Fishing Fun
August 28th, 2023
Cedar Key, Florida
Scalloping Trip
August 22nd, 2023
Crystal River, Florida
Offshore Grouper Fishing 🎣
July 6th, 2024
Cedar Key, Florida
Family Fishing Fun
August 28th, 2023
Cedar Key, Florida
Family Fishing Fun
August 28th, 2023
Cedar Key, Florida
Family Fishing Fun
August 28th, 2023
Cedar Key, Florida
Family Fishing Fun
August 28th, 2023
Cedar Key, Florida
Family Fishing Fun
August 28th, 2023
Cedar Key, Florida
Offshore Grouper Fishing 🎣
July 6th, 2024
Cedar Key, Florida
Offshore Grouper Fishing 🎣
July 6th, 2024
Cedar Key, Florida
Offshore Grouper Fishing 🎣
July 6th, 2024
Cedar Key, Florida
Offshore Grouper Fishing 🎣
July 6th, 2024
Cedar Key, Florida
Offshore Grouper Fishing 🎣
July 6th, 2024
Cedar Key, Florida
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