I'm going to tell it how it is. Just like most reading these reviews, I assume, you have fished with other charter captains and guides etc...I have as well. However, I have never experienced an adventure in fishing and in life as one that Captain Jason Prieto provided. I had the absolute pleasure fishing with Jason during the dawning of Spring this 2016 fishing season. As a passerby who was merely checking the scenic views of the harbor, I struck a conversation with him as he was working on his boat. Jason did not use a sales pitch as he did not need one. After chewing the fat a bit, I could tell he was a genuine individual all around. Therefore,I decided to charter him on the last day of my stay. I had the gut feeling we were going to do well. And we did..very well to be quite honest with you all. We caught nearly 40 snook in 4-5 hrs. Trophy fish included! You do the math...Steady Action was an understatement, it was Non Stop Action. I sarcastically suggested he should reconsider naming his business..We had a good laugh..But the top tier fishing isn't the only perk, as Jason is a very cool, resourceful, and a good person to talk to. As a young professional myself (not in fishing), Jason gave me career advice as well as advice concerning the trials and tribulations that life presents itself. Over the course of the day, we covered a large scope of topics ranging from seasonal fish migration to things we both aspire to fulfill in life. I recommend Captain Jason Prieto in the highest regard to any person; from a beginner to a well polished fisherman. He is truly an asset to the fishing community at large. I'm already getting anxious for my next trip with the Captain. On that note, do not take this gentlemen for granite for he is top shelf. At the end of the day, and at the very least, you will catch trophy fish, have an intelligent conversation, and if you're a nice person make a new friend. Thank You, Captain Jason for a memory that no one can ever take or steal....
Read moreI booked a 6 hour trip and enjoyed every minute of it. A rare cold front had just come through, and we knew we might have to work hard for the fish. We picked a few snook up on the flats, and while we could see them, they weren't very excited to eat. Using his experience and local knowledge, we hit some structure and deeper water. With guidance on exactly where to cast, I caught at least 20 snook, hooking one on almost every cast. Later we hit some trees and pulled a big ol' red to the boat that ended up being just over slot. The conversation was easy, the boat is one of the nicest I've ever fished on, and even on a tough day we boated a bunch of fish. I'll book this trip again next time I'm in Tampa, or maybe shoot for a trophy tarpon next time. I give Jason my highest...
Read moreCapt. Jason absolutely saved the day for our group on my bachelor party! We called him last minute after being misled/scammed by a “large charter operator” in the area…he did a u turn on the way to the gym and had the boat loaded and there to get us in 45 minutes. Amazing service and experience!
We were on fish all day despite it being overcast and windy, all 5 of our group had caught multiple fish at every location. Cobia, redfish, trout, snook, shark, jacks, all of it was caught!
Can’t thank Jason enough for saving our day, and beyond saving the day - he was a great guy easy to get along with and was a pro. Clean/comfortable/great looking & riding boat. Tons of live bait. Tons of fish.
If you’re coming across this wondering who you should book you’ve found it....
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