Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

********6 HOUR TRIPS ARE ''UP TO 6 HOURS'', MAX. 4 PERSONS. YOU CAN FISH LESS IF DESIRED***********

''Jetties'', are man-made piles of car sized granite boulder built in a pyramid shape off the bottom, of the Ocean, coming off of the beach, for over a mile. This massive underwater structures are designed to break waves, protect the inlet. Which coincidentally provides perfect habitat for a wide variety of fish species. If you're looking to catch a fish 365 DAYS A YEAR, the jetties off of Jacksonville, FL are a perfect place to do so, aboard Capt. Dave's boat aptly named; the JETTYWOLF.

********6 HOUR TRIPS ARE ''UP TO 6 HOURS'', MAX. 4 PERSONS. YOU CAN FISH LESS IF DESIRED***********

CHILDREN OVER 10 years old ONLY.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

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 2 days before the trip.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Guide

Dave S.

Independent Guide 51 years of exp.

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Laid-back

Talkative

For more than 28 years, Captain Dave has been a Jacksonville Florida Capt. /Fishing Guide providing great instruction for those new and old to the sport. When you take a trip on his 26' Alloy Plate custom center console know as the Jettywolf, you will be fishing in the protected inshore saltwater of the St. Johns River, the Inlet and coastal areas nearshore of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, and Amelia Island. All trips are based on

About Your Guide

Dave S.

Independent Guide 51 years of exp.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

150 tarpon and 10 foot tiger shark.....sharks aren't fish.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

nothing, I barely cook for myself!

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

150 tarpon and 10 foot tiger shark.....sharks aren't fish.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

nothing, I barely cook for myself!

Whats your favorite band?

dont have one

Whats your favorite movie?

something about mary

Whats your favorite sports team?

don't care for sports

Whats your drink of choice?

water

What was your last halloween costume?

no idea

What do you want for Christmas this year?

$$$$$$

How did you get started guiding?

got fired from my state j-o-b, because I fished too much.

What makes you different from other guides?

I understand, it's a people business 1st.....catching fish is actually 2nd or 3rd.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Jacksonville, Florida

Areas Fished

St. Johns River
Little Jetties
Nassau Sound
Mayport Basin
Amelia Island

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Epic Jacksonville Jetty Trip

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: BLACKLAB MARINE
Year Built: 2006
Boat Length: 26'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: BLACKLAB MARINE
Year Built: 2006
Boat Length: 26'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 250
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: ALL Coolers & ICE, DO NOT BRING COOLERS ABOARD THE BOAT. Massive Top for shade & weather protection. (see boat photos). STANDING WITH MOBILITY IS NEEDED, THRU OUT THE DAY.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

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 2 days before the trip.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

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 .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart »

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

*******NO COOLERS ARE TO BE BROUGHT ABOARD BOAT. Coolers & ice are provided.*******
Rods, reels, bait, Liscensing and tackle included.
Proper attire for adventure on water/ in weather, light lunch in a grocery bag.

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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 2 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 2 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

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

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