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Jason Calhoun

Certified Damn Good Guide
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
Talkative
Laid-back
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Comfortable
Beginner Oriented
Quality
I moved to the Keys when I was 21, but I've lived and fished in Florida most of my life. I worked on lobster / stone crab boats for years, but decided to get a "real job." I never left the water or fishing. I'm happy to be back doing what I love and sharing it with others. Do what you love and you never work a day in your life, well that's the plan.

About Your Guide

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Jason Calhoun

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide
I moved to the Keys when I was 21, but I've lived and fished in Florida most of my life. I worked on lobster / stone crab boats for years, but decided to get a "real job." I never left the water or fishing. I'm happy to be back doing what I love and sharing it with others. Do what you love and you never work a day in your life, well that's the plan.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
470lb Swordfish
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Leg of lamb
Whats your favorite band?
I have no idea
Whats your favorite movie?
What kind of questions are these???? Jurassic Park

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
470lb Swordfish
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Leg of lamb
Whats your favorite band?
I have no idea
Whats your favorite movie?
What kind of questions are these???? Jurassic Park
Whats your favorite sports team?
I like fishing
Whats your drink of choice?
Capt and Coke
What was your last halloween costume?
Shark attack victim (my daughter was a shark)
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Not to answer these questions
How did you get started guiding?
I use to commercial fish, quit due to drunk captains so I started plumbing. Plumbing sucks, now I’m a guide.
What makes you different from other guides?
I’m fun to fish with…..
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Key Largo

3 Hours Of Fun

100% (36)
24 ft 1 - 12 People From $500
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Key Largo

4 Hours Of Fishing Fun

100% (36)
24 ft 1 - 12 People From $750
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in Key Largo

8 Hours Of Fishing Excitement

100% (36)
24 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,200

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Recent Reviews of Lock It Up Charters

5.0
based on 17 reviews

Keith

Verified Review

Welcome to the KEYS!!! Did a little inshore fishing today and our guide Captain Jason put us on the fish!!! We landed Yellowtail Snapper, School Master Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Trigger Fish, Strawberry Grouper, Amber Jack, Yellow Jack and a Porgie. Had some other grouper on, but they kept running into the reef and snapping lines!!! Perfect day on the water and lots of fun watching the dock Tarpon and Nurse Shark while our fish...

Keith

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Welcome to the KEYS!!! Did a little inshore fishing today and our guide Captain Jason put us on the fish!!! We landed Yellowtail Snapper, School Master Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Trigger Fish, Strawberry Grouper, Amber Jack, Yellow Jack and a Porgie. Had some other grouper on, but they kept running into the reef and snapping lines!!! Perfect day on the water and lots of fun watching the dock Tarpon and Nurse Shark while our fish got cleaned for dinner!!!
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Deon

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Such a great day enjoying the fishing! Jay was very knowledgeable and skilled with a fun attitude! Took my nephew and Jay was a very helpful guide. “Don’t ask to catch big fish because you will!” (Quote from my nephew)

Deon

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Such a great day enjoying the fishing! Jay was very knowledgeable and skilled with a fun attitude! Took my nephew and Jay was a very helpful guide. “Don’t ask to catch big fish because you will!” (Quote from my nephew)
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Steve

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Jason was a joy to fish with. He’s very professional and passionate about his job and creating an enjoyable and entertaining experience for his clients. I would highly recommend him if you want to have a terrific day on the water.

Steve

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Jason was a joy to fish with. He’s very professional and passionate about his job and creating an enjoyable and entertaining experience for his clients. I would highly recommend him if you want to have a terrific day on the water.
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Steven

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We had an amazing time with Captain Jason. He was able to adapt location and gear to make sure we caught fish (in our case mangrove snapper and snook) . Great conversation and company which was as important to us as the fish we caught. We are both at beginner level and Jason made us feel well taken care of. He cleaned the fish and recommended a great local restaurant which cooked our catch very...

Steven

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We had an amazing time with Captain Jason. He was able to adapt location and gear to make sure we caught fish (in our case mangrove snapper and snook) . Great conversation and company which was as important to us as the fish we caught. We are both at beginner level and Jason made us feel well taken care of. He cleaned the fish and recommended a great local restaurant which cooked our catch very well. We would take a trip with Jason again for sure.
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Andrew

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Jason is extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, he knows the terrain very well and his vessels extremely well. I would another excursion with him in a heart beat. Not to worry you are in good hands with him and will have a great time!

Andrew

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Jason is extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, he knows the terrain very well and his vessels extremely well. I would another excursion with him in a heart beat. Not to worry you are in good hands with him and will have a great time!
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Alyssa

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Absolutely best Captain ever. 10/10

Alyssa

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Absolutely best Captain ever. 10/10
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Jessica

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Jason is an exceptional fisherman and superb steward of the wildlife surrounding the Keys! We caught tons of fish and had a great time with him! We would recommend taking a charter out with him!!

Jessica

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Jason is an exceptional fisherman and superb steward of the wildlife surrounding the Keys! We caught tons of fish and had a great time with him! We would recommend taking a charter out with him!!
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Paige

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Jay was an experienced captain who took us on an incredible fishing excursion. We were a group mixed fishing experience, caught tons of fish, and took plenty home with us for dinner! 10/10. We will be back!

Paige

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Jay was an experienced captain who took us on an incredible fishing excursion. We were a group mixed fishing experience, caught tons of fish, and took plenty home with us for dinner! 10/10. We will be back!
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Winslow

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Great day! Despite the weather captain jason put us on the fish!!

Winslow

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Great day! Despite the weather captain jason put us on the fish!!
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Mckenzie

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Great day- will book with Jay again 100%.

Mckenzie

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Great day- will book with Jay again 100%.
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Dennis

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Jason was lively and knowledgeable. He definitely knows the area and loves fishing. He put us on a few good spots and we had fun. I will definitely choose him again!

Dennis

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Jason was lively and knowledgeable. He definitely knows the area and loves fishing. He put us on a few good spots and we had fun. I will definitely choose him again!
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John

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We had a great day on the water. Caught a variety of fish, some bigger some smaller. Captain Jason proved to be a real people person, in firm control of his craft. Great conversationalist. Definitely would go out with him again.

John

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We had a great day on the water. Caught a variety of fish, some bigger some smaller. Captain Jason proved to be a real people person, in firm control of his craft. Great conversationalist. Definitely would go out with him again.
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Gary

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Great time, knowledgeable and cool captain! Highly recommend!

Gary

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Great time, knowledgeable and cool captain! Highly recommend!
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Gary

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Jason, he is a true professional. He laid us on plentiful fish. I highly recommend his services and will use him again next year!

Gary

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Jason, he is a true professional. He laid us on plentiful fish. I highly recommend his services and will use him again next year!
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David

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Jason was excellent. Throughout the trip, he was knowledgable, kind and ensured that we had a great time. He knew all about the species we caught, shared anecdotes from his previous trips and stories from his 15 years of fishing in the keys. We would highly recommend Jason as a guide and we’ll be sure to go out again with him the next time we’re back in the keys

David

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Jason was excellent. Throughout the trip, he was knowledgable, kind and ensured that we had a great time. He knew all about the species we caught, shared anecdotes from his previous trips and stories from his 15 years of fishing in the keys. We would highly recommend Jason as a guide and we’ll be sure to go out again with him the next time we’re back in the keys
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Lilly

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Jason was amazing! Very knowledgeable and funny. Makes your trip feel like you’re with a friend and for sure worth it!

Lilly

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Jason was amazing! Very knowledgeable and funny. Makes your trip feel like you’re with a friend and for sure worth it!
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Brittni

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Awesome trip! Lots of fish and good conversation! We’ll be back. We had a blast!

Brittni

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Awesome trip! Lots of fish and good conversation! We’ll be back. We had a blast!
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