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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Explore the spartina marshes and explore the surrounding inshore waterways on light tackle with Captain Joe!

This trip provides awesome sight casting opportunities for those that like to hunt down the fish and test their skills and catch solid fish! Captain Joe will have live bait on board for you guys and can also have artificial options rigged up as well.

Since you’ll be hitting shallow water you’ll be in a shallow water boat, a 16’ Hewes to be exact. This boat doesnt need all the bells an whistles its job is to get shallow and it does just that! Providing you access to the best water and best fish the area has to offer!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours
1 Person	$400.00	$650.00
2 People	$400.00	$650.00
3 People (Second Boat)	$800.00	$1,300.00
4 People (Second Boat)	$800.00	$1,300.00

Pay $200 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Joe C.

Independent Guide 5 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quantity

About Your Guide

Joe C.

Independent Guide 5 years of exp.

Dedicated to providing you with an exciting and safe fishing experience in the waters of Jacksonville, Captain Joe will do everything in his power to put and keep you on the best bite in the area. Over the years he has spent time working the deck of offshore charters and commercial fishing for local snapper and grouper species. He has spent time working on private sport fishing boats and blue water trolling around Florida. All the while spending as much time as he can learning Jacksonville’s vast backwater fishing for Redfish, Flounder and Trout. His goal is to help your family and friends create memories that will last a lifetime!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Large wahoos! Yum!

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

Certainly some version of surf and turf! Could include anything from the classic steak and lobster (Florida lobster!) ribs and shrimp to sushi rolls and whatever else is in the fridge. While totally amateur I enjoy every aspect of cooking.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Large wahoos! Yum!

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

Whats your favorite band?

You can expect to listen to classic rock 60-90s country and reggae. Likely all within the same trip aboard the happy day 3! Like all genres of music. Some of my favorites include Zepplin, Aerosmith, the stones, sublime, Waylon, randy Travis, all sorts of lessor known reggae artists and a ton more.

Whats your favorite movie?

Christmas vacation.

Whats your favorite sports team?

Jaguars!

Whats your drink of choice?

It’s hard to beat an ice cold Coca Cola… On days off I’m a lover of cheap beer and on a Friday night a couple rum drinks

What was your last halloween costume?

A shark!

What do you want for Christmas this year?

A hippopotamus

How did you get started guiding?

My uncle was an owner operator based out of the North eastern US/key west. I naturally had a love for water and fish. But when I saw the lifestyle I fell in love with it. I knew from a young age it’s all I wanted to do.

What makes you different from other guides?

As much as possible I always recommend booking directly with an owner operator as this provides the most hands on experience and flexibility with the day of our outing. You can ensure you’ll also be fishing with a well motivated and knowledgeable individual. I consider myself a Jack of all trades. From blue water trolling to fishing redfish in a couple inches of water I enjoy it all. This takes my customers to some crazy unique locations depending on the time of year and target species. I do all of this while providing a relaxed, safe and family friendly environment. But that’s not to say if an all day hardcore trip is desired I can’t provide that as well. One of the frequent questions I get asked routinely is “what do you do on your days off?” I fish!

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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

St Johns River
Intracoastal Waterway

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Backcountry Fun!- 16' Hewes

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Hewes
Year Built: 1983
Boat Length: 16'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Hewes
Year Built: 1983
Boat Length: 16'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 75
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Livewell, Simrad and Pushpole.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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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).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

It is best to pack light for these experiences, less weight=less draft! long breathable layers to protect against sun, bugs and light rain is best. Always a good idea to bring some bug spray and sunscreen. Polarized glasses are a huge bonus to aid in seeing shallow fish!

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%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable except for weather-related cancellations. 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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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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