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Russ Oberst Jr.

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Our passion is showing people a great time on the water. Our charter started in New Jersey with family and friends who wanted to enjoy a "day on the bay." Captain Russ loves teaching people the basics of fishing, showing them how rewarding the sport can be, as well as days when he can let the pros strut their stuff. Or, if cruising and splashing around is more your thing, we know exactly where to go.

Spend the day on the Captain "O", our 24 ft. center console Sea Hunt, the perfect vessel for the perfect day. Its size and draw allows for flexibility of fishing sites and stability on the open waters. Equipped with a quiet Yamaha 250, you’ll have no problem hearing your tunes of choice on the boat’s Sirius Satellite or plug in your own device. The Captain "O" has a T-top if shade is desired and a head for when nature calls. All trips include bait, tackle, ice, licenses, and FUN!

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Russ Oberst Jr.

Russ Oberst Jr.

Independent Guide
Our passion is showing people a great time on the water. Our charter started in New Jersey with family and friends who wanted to enjoy a "day on the bay." Captain Russ loves teaching people the basics of fishing, showing them how rewarding the sport can be, as well as days when he can let the pros strut their stuff. Or, if cruising and splashing around is more your thing, we know exactly where to go.

Spend the day on the Captain "O", our 24 ft. center console Sea Hunt, the perfect vessel for the perfect day. Its size and draw allows for flexibility of fishing sites and stability on the open waters. Equipped with a quiet Yamaha 250, you’ll have no problem hearing your tunes of choice on the boat’s Sirius Satellite or plug in your own device. The Captain "O" has a T-top if shade is desired and a head for when nature calls. All trips include bait, tackle, ice, licenses, and FUN!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
200 LB Goliath Grouper on the "Capt O'
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Freash Yellow Jack
What’s your favorite band?
Corel Reffers
What’s your favorite movie?
godfather

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
200 LB Goliath Grouper on the "Capt O'
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Freash Yellow Jack
What’s your favorite band?
Corel Reffers
What’s your favorite movie?
godfather
What’s your favorite sports team?
seahawks
What’s your drink of choice?
Ice tea
What was your last halloween costume?
don't like Halloween
What do you want for Christmas this year?
peace and love
How did you get started guiding?
We started in Barnegat Bay NJ as a day on the bay- fishing the back waters, double creek channels, and the Manasquan & Barnegat Inlet of NJ- for Fluke-Flounder- blue fish- striped bass and Blue Claw Crabs
What makes you different from other guides?
We are an all experience fishing charter, from getting live bait to start your trip, to local knowledge of the sites and folklore of key west. Letting you do the fishing, from showing you how to bait your hook, to the style and rhythm of hooking your fish! Its Hands on fishing for our clients!!
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