Florida Keys Fishing Charter Testimonials
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Amazing Captain and Fishing Trip!
From booking to the actual day of fishing, Captain Jeff was fantastic. The day we were scheduled to go out had bad weather so he advised we plan to go out the next day, which ended up not being good either; very windy and slightly rainy morning. Captain Jeff had great communication, kept checking the weather, and we ended up being able to get out for a half day in the afternoon. He was honest with us from the beginning about the possibility of cancelling and did not want to take us out just to turn around and take our money; so appreciated the honestly from the start.
As far as the fishing, I had booked the trip as a gift, and as someone who does not fish, I was not sure how to explain what kind of fishing my boyfriend would enjoy -I simply said he'd like to
"catch big fish" and Captain Jeff delivered. He immediately started catching tons of bait fish which he then used to get a shark. The Captain then took us out further, into the rain, to get to a spot where he knew Amberjack were likely running and within 5 minutes of casting one was on the line. Incredible experience (even for me who was just an observer).
I would highly recommend Catch 'Em All Sportfishing to anyone visiting the Marathon, FL area. Captain Jeff was professional, honest, funny (enjoyed his music humor), and very encouraging. Took the time to show some tips and tricks, which proved to be very useful pulling in a big fish. Thanks Captain for a great trip. We will definitely be booking again the next time we are in the Keys!
First class all the way !
Captain Jeff went above and beyond to make sure our experience was top notch. He put us on a lot of fish making sure everyone had a chance to reel some fish up. My husband was excited to bring in the biggest fish he’s ever caught. We will be making it a new tradition to book a charter with Captain Jeff each year we come to the Keys. First class all the way !
I booked this charter based on the good reviews and Captain Jeff did not disappoint! We did a 6 hour trip and loaded up on Mahi. I especially liked that we were able to fish rather than just reeling in every time we get a bite. I recommend catch em all if you're looking for a charter in the Marathon area.
Best fishing I’ve experienced
Captain Jeff was an amazing guide and gave us the best fishing experience we have had only any trip. We caught tons of fish and had a great time. Would recommend to anyone looking to reel in a big one!
I didn’t get the chance to fish with Jeff . He deserves this 5 star as when I had an emergency situation Jeff response to my request of cancelling was the one of a gentleman. Thank you Jeff
Wonderful day with Captain Jeff and Catch ‘Em all Sportsfishing
Just got finished with a 3/4 day offshore trip with captain Jeff and we had a blast. Jeff was just as excited to catch mahi as we were. Jeff continued to put us on fish all day and gave us all the tips and tricks we needed to catch fish after fish. Couldn’t have asked for a better day out on the ocean. I highly recommend Captain Jeff at catch ‘em all sport fishing for you next fishing charter. Don’t be fooled by some of the bigger outfits you will not get the same personal service that Jeff gives. He even put me on a tarpon when we got back to shore.
Best time!
Our family had the best time with Captain Jeff! We did a half day reef trip and caught a ton of fish — snapper, blue runners, jack cervalle, and more. We also caught a bull shark—and the highlight was our teenage son catching a big permit even though it’s early in the season. Captain Jeff is amazing at finding the fish — we loved every minute and it was one of our best fishing trips ever. You definitely want to go out with Catch Em All!
We have went out with captain Jeff 2 years in a row now and had a great time. We caught lots of fish to eat and a huge amberjack.can’t wait to do it again next year
Second time doing two days of fishing with Captain Jeff of Catch Em’All, and had a great time. He has put us over all kinds of fish. We had caught Yellow Tails, Groupers, Blue Runners, Mackerel, Amber Jacks, and even a couple sharks. Captain Jeff makes every trip a lot of fun. I would recommend anyone to use him.
Hooked on Catch ‘Em All
Captain Jeff was very patient with our midwestern fishing habit and finally got us dialed to catch enough yellowtail snappers to eat and take home. He then ask if we wanted a good work out, so off to find an amberjack! These fish are no joke! If you are ever in The Keys hook up with Captain Jeff and Catch ‘Em All to catch your next meal and bring some home. We will visit again!
Trip of a Lifetime!
Charter of a lifetime with Captain Jeff! My wife and I did an offshore charter, Jeff put us on fish rather quickly. Very nice boat, electronics and fishing gear! Landed our limit of Blacktail Tuna and then we were off to find some bigger fish. After a couple stops, Captain Jeff had me hooked up on the largest fish I have ever caught. 80# Amberjack “Reef Donkey” I soon learned. I’d highly advise you book with Captain Jeff. Very knowledgeable of the area and great conversation from the dock to the fishing grounds and back. Can’t wait to get back down here and book another trip! Tight lines!!!!
Absolutely book with Captain Jeff
We chartered 2 days w Catch'em All. We are a fishing family who owns a boat and also charters often. We relied on Capt Jeff's experience and he did not disappoint. He is super knowledgeable and we learned a few new tricks. We caught our limit on tuna and got some mahi too. We will absolutely charter with him again when we come back.
Awesome Fishing in the Keys!
Amazing day of fishing in the Keys! If you want a top notch guide and fishing experience, I highly recommend you book Captain Jeff. Captain Jeff was professional, fun and also has pretty good taste in music. He searched hard to put us on a big school of Mahi which we were able to pull 9 keepers out of. He made sure that we both got to enjoy the experience and helped me to land the biggest! Then we moved on to try to let my husband catch a Amber Jack and boy did he deliver. He landed a 50-60 pounder which ended the day with a very happy husband. If you are considering fishing in the Keys, Captain Jeff is definitely your guy.
Had an absolute blast fishing with Captain Jeff!! He was very organized and did a great job keeping the kids busy reeling in fish!!! Would highly recommend for your next fishing trip!
We booked an offshore trip with Captain Jeff and he is definitely the coolest, nicest guy I've ever fished with and plays some awesome tunes we like while fishing! He absolutely knows his stuff and where to find the fish and put my wife on her first ever mahi! I had a blast being his first mate for the day and got to take the helm a few times to position us closer to where the fish and birds were. It was a gorgeous day but it wasn't easy to find the mahi we were looking for, Jeff knew exactly what to do and with his amazing binoculars he was able to find the birds that were showing us where the fish were! If you get out there with Captain Jeff he will absolutely make sure you have the best shot possible to catch the fish you're seeking regardless of what's being reported or what's being caught in recent days. He is so generous with his knowledge and has a great ability to teach you even if you already have a lot of experience fishing in South Florida like I do. If you aren't sure of something always ask, never assume, and be on your toes and be ready to move fast if you're going for pelagics! After my wife caught the first two mahi she was unfortunately getting pretty seasick every 15 minutes or so even though she took dramamine. After we loading the boat with 10 good sized mahi Jeff and I agreed that we could cut the trip down to a half day so that my wife wouldn't get to the point where she got so dehydrated that she didn't feel great for a couple days. We really appreciate how caring and accommodating Jeff is and his full regard for the safety and well being of his customers. We made sure we got some awesome pictures for our memories and filled enough freezer bags with mahi meat to last us over a month just eating that! 😛 I would 1000% recommend Captain Jeff if you're looking for a fun, fish filled day offshore in the Keys, we can't wait to go back out with him again!
Reeled in 9 different species of fish!!!
My son and I have been on over a dozen charter fishing trips all over Florida. Captain Jeff provided by far the best experience we've ever had. First of all, the guy has a natural instinct for finding the fish but it was his onboard demeaner, willingness to engage and passion for what he does that made the trip amazing. Funny guy with an amazing attitude. His vessel was spotless and in excellent condition. Equipment and gear top notch as well. A true measure of the success of the fishing trip was how sore we were the following day from reeling..... seriously!!!
I highly recommend an outing with captain Jeff. A great captain, teacher and fishing guide he will put you on the fish and you will have a few laughs in the process!
Caught em all!
Captain Jeff took my buddy and I out for a half day fishing trip and we caught a ton of quality fish. He has spent many years on the water and it shows in his ability to locate the best spots and teach you how to catch a lot of different fish. Definitely one of my best days on the water
We had the best time fishing with Catch ‘Em All. Jeff is super knowledgeable and patient. He knows exactly where the fish are and how to catch them. We had a group of five people and he made sure we all caught plenty of fish. Highly recommended! We can’t wait to come back soon!