Wild Catch Fishing Charters

Fishing inshore nearshore

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Jerry Vrbanovic

Independent Guide
Talkative
Instructional
Quality
Adventurous
Beginner Oriented
Laid-back
Captain Jerry is a United States Coast Guard certified 100-Ton Master Captain. His father was a commercial fisherman, and Jerry grew up admiring his dad’s work and helping him whenever his boat would return to San Pedro’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Jerry has always loved anything related to fishing and would spend all of his free time at the nearby docks. When he was twelve he began working as a pinhead on the Monte Carlo sport fishing boat run by Paul Strasser of San Diego’s Independence Sport fishing. Soon he worked his way up to being a deckhand, and it was from this position that Jerry learned the art of exceptional customer service.

Additionally, Jerry’s experience working under talented captains taught him the importance of boat safety and maintenance. He continued fishing in his free time and took many trips to Catalina Island and Mexico- he loved bringing home bags of wild-caught tuna, bass, yellowtail, and rock fish. He and his dad would often prepare traditional Croatian dishes as they both love to cook and feed others. Jerry had dreams of running...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Jerry Vrbanovic

Jerry Vrbanovic

Independent Guide
Captain Jerry is a United States Coast Guard certified 100-Ton Master Captain. His father was a commercial fisherman, and Jerry grew up admiring his dad’s work and helping him whenever his boat would return to San Pedro’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Jerry has always loved anything related to fishing and would spend all of his free time at the nearby docks. When he was twelve he began working as a pinhead on the Monte Carlo sport fishing boat run by Paul Strasser of San Diego’s Independence Sport fishing. Soon he worked his way up to being a deckhand, and it was from this position that Jerry learned the art of exceptional customer service.

Additionally, Jerry’s experience working under talented captains taught him the importance of boat safety and maintenance. He continued fishing in his free time and took many trips to Catalina Island and Mexico- he loved bringing home bags of wild-caught tuna, bass, yellowtail, and rock fish. He and his dad would often prepare traditional Croatian dishes as they both love to cook and feed others. Jerry had dreams of running
his own sport fishing business in The Gulf of Mexico and decided to make Sarasota his home. His goal is to show his customers a great day of fishing. He loves sending people home with beautifully filleted fish ready to be cooked up and devoured!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
350 pound goliath grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Beer batter deep fried grouper or snapper tacos 🌮
What’s your favorite band?
Luke combs
What’s your favorite movie?
Goonies

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
350 pound goliath grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Beer batter deep fried grouper or snapper tacos 🌮
What’s your favorite band?
Luke combs
What’s your favorite movie?
Goonies
What’s your favorite sports team?
Tampa bay buccaneers
What’s your drink of choice?
Unflavored Soda water
What was your last halloween costume?
Farmer
What do you want for Christmas this year?
A bigger boat
How did you get started guiding?
I stated working on fishing boats at 12 years old and the dream became a reality!
What makes you different from other guides?
I love taking care of my customers and it’s my number 1 priority
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Terry

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Excellent cruise and service by Captain Jerry

Terry

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Excellent cruise and service by Captain Jerry
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Response from Jerry:
Thanks Terry! I appreciate you. Captain Jerry

Response from Jerry:

Thanks Terry! I appreciate you.
Captain Jerry
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Potential Target Species

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Sarasota, Florida
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