Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Jetty, River

Skill Levels

Beginner

Weather

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

About Your Trip

If you're looking to land some massive Bull Reds near Jacksonville, FL, then this is your ticket! Chasing Redfish on the St. John's River is a blast for anglers of all levels, and whether you're an experienced caster or not, you'll be able to hook some massive fish that know how to pull hard!

The St. John's River is known for its abundant population of Redfish, also known as Red Drum, which are a popular game fish in Florida. These fish can grow up to 50 inches in length and weigh up to 50 pounds, providing a thrilling challenge. Captain Frank is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced guide who knows the river well and will take you to the best fishing spots. On this trip, you'll focus on live bait fishing, which is one of the most popular methods and involves using live shrimp, crabs, or mullet as bait.

In addition to the fishing, the St. John's River offers beautiful scenery and wildlife sightings. You may see gators, turtles, herons, and other waterfowl as you cruise along the river. Overall, a Redfish fishing trip on the St. John's River near Jacksonville, FL is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and experience some of the best fishing that Florida has to offer! Get out there and have some fun!

Amenities

Water Type

Jetty, River

Skill Levels

Beginner

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

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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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours
1 Person	$500.00	$600.00
2 People	$500.00	$600.00
3 People	$500.00	$600.00
4 People	$500.00	$600.00

Pay $100 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Frank C.

Independent Guide 27 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Frank C.

Independent Guide 27 years of exp.

Captain Frank is the son of a tugboat captain and has been fishing ever since he could hold a rod. During his early childhood, he fished freshwater and transitioned to saltwater around the age of 10. He bought his first fishing boat right after graduating from Law school and became active and successful in Kingfishing Tournaments in the late ’80s and early ’90s. He spent the next 10 years fishing the waters of St. Augustine and Bahamas for Wahoo and Marlin for before he transitioned into inshore fishing for Redfish, Tarpon, Permit, and Bonefish in 1999. He loves taking people fishing and exposing people to the incredible fishery in northeast Florida. He teaches not only about fishing but also about the ecosystem, helping people see all the small things were a lot of beauty can be found.

Captain Frank has been running guided trips for almost 25 years. From offshore/deepsea trips to inshore/skinny water trips, Captain Frank has such an outstanding birth of experience. Now running a 24' Pursuit he runs trips in the middle there, exploring inshore rivers and beachfront surf, as well as nearshore reef adventures as well.

Whether you desire to seek your thrills in the rivers and creeks of Northeast Florida or “outside the rocks” in the nearshore waters of the Atlantic, Captain Frank and his 24' Pathfinder has the equipment, the experience, the expertise, and the enthusiasm to make your fishing dreams come true.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

400 pound blue marlin.

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

Jambalaya or Paella.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

400 pound blue marlin.

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

Jambalaya or Paella.

Whats your favorite band?

Dire Straits, Steely Dan

Whats your favorite movie?

The Jerk

Whats your favorite sports team?

FSU Seminoles

Whats your drink of choice?

Chardonnay wine

What was your last halloween costume?

Tacky Fisherman

What do you want for Christmas this year?

New fillet knives

How did you get started guiding?

Friends wanted me to take their family and friends fishing

What makes you different from other guides?

I am always prepared to make a change to adapt to what's going on. I just try really hard. My priorities are to show my clients a good time, teach them about our fisheries and techniques and catch fish. I pay very close attention to my equipment and provide quality tackle.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Jacksonville, Florida

Areas Fished

Saint Johns River
Amelia Island

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2016
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2016
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Livewells, Trolling Motor, Powerpole, Electronics, Sunshade (T-Top)

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Jetty, River

Skill Levels

Beginner

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

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

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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, boat shoes. All rods and reels, tackle and bait provided.

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 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 3 reviews

Rod

Verified Review

October 15

Great trip. Frank is awesome. Boat was spacious and adequate. Asked for sheepshead, left with nine. Great job.

Rod

Verified Review

October 15

Great trip. Frank is awesome. Boat was spacious and adequate. Asked for sheepshead, left with nine. Great job.

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Mike

Verified Review

September 2

Great time and frank is a nice guy and good Captain. Will definitely be going again soon!!

Mike

Verified Review

September 2

Great time and frank is a nice guy and good Captain. Will definitely be going again soon!!

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Magan

Verified Review

June 3

We had a great time with captain frank. Due to the storms that rolled in weeks prior to our trip and a nor' easter, we had to make due with the areas we had available to fish. The booking process was very easy and we enjoyed our time on the water.

Magan

Verified Review

June 3

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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.

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