About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

The Finest Fishing Experience

Ahoy from Captain Jerry! Our goal is to give our guests a great time on the beautiful waters of Sarasota, Florida.

Our charters are a fun way to relax, clear the mind and focus on the thrill of the chase. Based out of Sarasota Bay. We offer some of the most exciting fishing in the region. We give our clients everything they need to enjoy their Florida fishing experience.

Our trips deliver all you could want from a well planned fishing excursion: we can stay inshore or explore the bays and waterways of the Florida coastline. If weather permits, we may head offshore in pursuit of reef fish.

Customer safety and enjoyment come before all else. Our family-friendly operation places your personal security first. Our boat is equipped with the latest technology, so you can rest assured that you will gain access to the best fishing spots in the area and will always be in professional hands.

Are you ready to start fishing?

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

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.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$650.00	$1,000.00
2 People	$650.00	$1,000.00
3 People	$700.00	$1,050.00
4 People	$750.00	$1,100.00
5 People	$800.00	$1,150.00
6 People	$850.00	$1,200.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

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Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

About Your Guide

Jerry V.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Instructional

Quality

Adventurous

Beginner Oriented

Laid-back

About Your Guide

Jerry V.

Independent Guide

Meet Captain Jerry...
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 🌮

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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Start Location & Lodging Options

Sarasota, Florida

Areas Fished

Sarasota

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Fishing Inshore/Nearshore

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Andros
Boat Length: 26'
Boat Restroom: Yes

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Andros
Boat Length: 26'
Boat Restroom: Yes
Additional Amenities: Live well,power polls, fish finder, GPS,portable bathroom,satellite communications,

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

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.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

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).
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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

We supply ice and water free of charge.
All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.
we do not supply alcohol or food your party can bring whatever they feel is appropriate.

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. Cancelling within 14 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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First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

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, 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.