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About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Captain Jay runs fun and productive trips in Marathon FL from December to March every year. The rest of the year he actually runs trips out of Hatteras NC. On these trips Captain Jay will try and target whichever species you'd prefer.

You can troll the close offshore waters to fill the freezer with delicious Mahi, Wahoo, and Tuna, Trophy fish for the likes of Sailfish, Marlin, and Swordfish, or head out to deep drop for Tilefish, Triggerfish, Rock Snapper, and Grouper! All these options can depend on the weather on the day of your trip, but Captain Jay will do the best he can within his capabilities to make sure you have the best possible time out on the Water!

You will love fishing with Captain Jay as he likes to mingle, joke and fish with his customers. He is a Captain that loves seeing the customers experience the joy of fishing.

The Runaway is a 46′ Carolina boat built by Sheldon Midgett in Wanchese, NC. She has a large comfortable cabin with A/C and heat. The boat is also equipped with top notch electronics such as NAV- NET navigation system, furuno depth finders, radar and temperature gauges. She offers the finest in fishing gear such as Penn and Shimano rod and reels. USCG safety equipment. She has a large cockpit that will accommodate 6 fisherman very comfortable with a fighting chair and 2 helm chairs.

Needless to say, these trips come loaded with all the gear, bait and fuel you could possibly need for a successful adventure so all you need to bring are your favorite snacks and drinks, and Captain Jay will take care of the rest!

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	4 Hours
1 Person	$1,900.00	$1,200.00
2 People	$1,900.00	$1,200.00
3 People	$1,900.00	$1,200.00
4 People	$1,900.00	$1,200.00
5 People	$1,900.00	$1,200.00
6 People	$1,900.00	$1,200.00

Pay 20% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Jay D.

Independent Guide

About Your Guide

Jay D.

Independent Guide

Captain Jay is an experienced captain who will share with you his love of fishing. New anglers will enjoy catching fish as he knows where to find them. Previous customers continue to return to fish with him for the same reason. Everyone will have a great time.

Captain Jay is a certified USCG captain and understands the responsibilities of getting you safely to and from the fishing grounds. Captain Jay started fishing freshwater lakes and rivers all over the east coast at an early age. For the past 15 years, he has lived and fished the waters around Hatteras NC during the Spring and Summer months and spent his late Winter and Early Spring months down in Marathon FL, for the past few years. He mated on several of the top boats in Hatteras mastering his skills before becoming the Captain of the Runaway.

His love of fishing has made him become one of the top fishermen on Hatteras Island. Captain Jay will give you one of your best fishing trips that you will not forget.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Marathon, Florida

Areas Fished

Florida Keys
Big Pine Key
Cudjoe Key
Duck Key
Summerland Key

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Sheldon Midgett
Boat Length: 45'
Engine Manufacturer: Cummins

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Sheldon Midgett
Boat Length: 45'
Engine Manufacturer: Cummins
Total Horsepower: 660
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Air Conditioning, Fighting Chair, GPS, Fishfinder, Bed, Flybridge, Live Bait Well, Multimedia System, Outriggers, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Amberjack	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Not Ideal
Blackfin Tuna	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Not Ideal
Kingfish	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Mahi Mahi	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Not Ideal
Red Snapper	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Not Ideal
Sailfish	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Not Ideal

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Bring food and drinks. Fishing License, Ice Box Rods, reels & tackle Fighting Chair included.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

Danny

Verified Review

August 28

Great days fishing! Jay got us on the fish right away and Jake was super helpful on deck!

Danny

Verified Review

August 28

Great days fishing! Jay got us on the fish right away and Jake was super helpful on deck!

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.