Friday, March 31, 2017

Monday, March 27, 2017

3/27 - NEW WHOOPASS RODS FOR YOU







"JETTYWOLF LIVE" - NOT ALL THE NEW IMPROVEMENTS TO THE 2015/16 UGLY STIK LINE UP ARE 100% BETTER IN MY OPINION. YES, I LOVE THE NEW UGLY TUFF GUIDES, I WON'T ARGUE WITH THAT. WHILE SOME MODELS GOT REALLY BETTER, MODELS THAT AREN'T AS POPULAR LIKE THE ''TIGER LITE JIGGING'' LOST THE NICE FUGI REEL SEAT AND ALUMINUM GIMBLE BUTT.

THE LATE MODEL OR EVEN THE NEWEST VERSION OF THE TIGER LITE JIGGING RODS, BY UGLY STIK ARE SOOO LIGHT WEIGHT AND SOOO READY FOR PULLING UP BIG FISH. BE IT ACTUAL JIGGING OR JUST USING AS A BOTTOM ROD.

MY VIDEO ON THE ''NEW AND IMPROVED'' CATFISH & STRIPER RODS SHOW MORE ABOUT SUPER IMPROVEMENTS, MUCH NEEDED ON THESE MODELS: https://youtu.be/tlSl7JSQ35w?list=PLK-ee3q-bFR1KbO87Xy5S_hzfU77kPrgp

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Sunday, March 26, 2017

3/26 - why WEEKDAYS????








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WEEKENDS IN JACKSONVILLE. YES I FISH ON THEM. BUT DO I LIKE THE CROWDS? NO! DO I LIKE HAVING TO GET TO THE BOAT RAMP 2 HOURS BEFORE MY CHARTERS EVEN START, SO I CAN GET A PARKING SPOT? NO!

DO I ENJOY WEEKENDER FISHING TOURNAMENTS.? NO!

THE WAY TO AVOID ALL THIS IS SIMPLE. WEEKDAY FISHING. ESPECIALLY MONDAY & TUESDAYS. HELL, I'LL EVEN TAKE $50 OFF FOR TWO PERSONS.


IF YOU CAN, DO YOURSELF A HUGE FAVOR. FISH A WEEKDAY.
MONDAY THRU THURSDAYS. """OPTIMAL"""

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Thursday, March 23, 2017






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1ST VLOG ATTEMPT. JACKSONVILLE FISHING GUIDES VLOG. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF BEING A GLAMOROUS, FISHING GUIDE.

I USUALLY AM ALL ABOUT FISHING OR FISHING PRODUCTS ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL.
https://www.youtube.com/c/captdavessp...

I WATCH ALL THOSE 20 SOMETHING KNOW IT ALL BASS FISHING VLOGGERS. AND I LAUGH. THEY DON'T TEACH YOU A THING!

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3/23 - what time is it kids? It's Trout time!






















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phone: 904-642-9546  (hours: 8am-8pm)

Monday, March 20, 2017

3/20 - most PERFECT day!!

YESTERDAY WAS 100% HEINOUS.  COLD AS HELL, AND BLOWING SO HARD, I COULD BARELY STAY ANCHORED. THERE WAS NO LIVE SHRIMP AVAILABLE, SO WE JUST FISHED DEAD SHRIMP ON THE BOTTOM. HAD TWO YOUNG GUYS FROM TENN. AND WE COULD BARELY CATCH ANY ''BAIT STEALERS".

NEEDLESS TO SAY IT WAS A STRUGGLE ALL DAY. 

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OH, WHAT A DIFFERENCE 24 HOURS CAN MAKE!

TODAY WAS PERFECTION.

BEAUTIFUL LIVE SHRIMP. THE LARSON FAMILY. NO WIND. AND MUCH WARMER.

FIRST DRIFT OF THE FLOAT-RIG, A NICE 3 POUND TROUT!
THE NEXT 3 DRIFTS, 3 MORE TROUT.

AND THE DAY CONTINUED TO BE "NO WIND", SUNNY, BRIGHT AND WARM.

AND WE WERE IN "SWEETHEART'VILLE". (A TROUT SO NICE YOU DON'T NEED TO MEASURE IT...ITS LEGAL AND 17-20")

LOVE IT.

FINISHED THE DAY WITH 12 TROUT TOTAL.

CAN'T SAY ONE WORD ABOUT TODAY'S FISHING THAT WASN'T....PERFECTION!  😎






























































































C'MON AND GET YOURS.......PLAN BY CALLING OR EMAILING CAPT DAVE WITH 3 PERSONS OR LESS. AND GET ON THE SPRING SEASON OF BEAUTIFUL TROUT FISHING, ON A DAY LIKE WE HAD TODAY.👍👍

CHARTER@CAPTDAVES.COM
904-642-9546 - 8AM-8PM (I'M A FULL-TIME FISHERMAN. I GET UP EARLY. SO PLEASE CALL BEFORE 8PM.) 

Saturday, March 18, 2017

3/18 - COMING SOON!

3/18 - did you know?

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Monday, March 13, 2017

3/13 - line cutter





"JETTYWOLF LIVE" - 3/13/2016 - tackle review

Cutting braid close to a knot. Those "braid scissors" only stay sharp for so long. I've tried the Berkley "hot" line cutter and they are crap and break easy. I've tried all kinds of supposed braid cutters.

But for years now after seeing this "specialized" torch lighter. I finally picked up a couple. Mono, Braid, it cuts it all. Especially heavy braid, and cauterizes the end for NO frays.

Here's where I found mine:
https://www.bluebottlefishing.com/pro...

I highly reccomend: www.bluebottlefishing.com
superior service, shipping and prices.

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Sunday, March 12, 2017

3/10 - Damn it blew hard....March winds?

whats that ole saying March winds bring April Flowers??
hahahahahaha...

The forecast changed many a time, since George booked his trip for he and his dad.
Plus, it was the "full moon" so patience had to be utilized all morning as the Tide was high at 8am.

First fish while float-rig fishing live shrimp was a 17" Redfish. Just short of being a keeper.

Then, as the tide turned and the water came out of the grass line......"Game on".

8 - Beautiful Speckled Trout "sweethearts" two over 20 inches with the smallest being 16-1/2".
1- Jack
1- Bluefish

and being a Saturday, plenty of boat traffic.


















 

























































Here's a smart boater we saw. Guess, they don't understand "tides" and that's not how to anchor a boat like that.


Thursday, March 9, 2017

3/8 - WHERE'S YOUR SWEETHEART?

I KNOW WHERE MINE ARE!

THEY'RE OVER IN SWEETHEART'VILLE.

A LITTLE PLANNING. AND DONE RIGHT. I CAN SHOW YA' SWEETHEART'VILLE.

RIGHT NOW.

NOT JULY 4TH.

IS THE TIME TO HUNT THEM DOWN.








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"JETTYWOLF LIVE"

ANOTHER TRIP MADE TO "" SWEETHEART'VILLE"" FLORIDA. NO REAL NEED TO MEASURE THE TROUT. THEY'RE ALL LEGAL SIZE, THAT'S FOR SURE.

I'LL TAKE THAT OVER ""WEEDING THRU THE SHORTIES"" EVEN IF THE NUMBERS AREN'T AS MANY.

IT'S ALL ABOUT A FISH FRY, FOLKS. IT'S WHAT WE DO. A COLD PBR, FRIED TROUT AND SOME TATER-TOTS AND THAT HEAVEN.

YOU CATCH IT, YOU CLEAN IT, YOU COOK IT.

IT'S THE AMERICAN WAY OF THE SPORTSMAN.

WE FLOAT-RIGGED, (AKA: SLIP FLOAT) LIVE SHRIMP, ON A DRIFT. GOOD CURRENT MANDATORY. LOW WINDS MANDATORY.

----------WEEKDAYS USUALLY MANDATORY-----------

DID YOU SEE A SINGLE OTHER BOAT? NOPE!

DONE RIGHT, PLAN AND GO ON A WEEKDAY, MEANS POSSIBLE WAY MORE SUCCESS!

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SPEND WISELY!

I'M HERE TO HELP YOU DO ONE THING.

-------CATCH FISH--------- PERIOD!


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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

3/7 - another BLOWING day out there....so

SO I CAME HOME CHANGED THE SUZUKI'S OIL AND GOT A PACKAGE!






"JETTYWOLF LIVE"

YEP, THE JETTYWOLF IS ON A ROLL SURFING AMAZON AND FINDING ITEMS HE LIKES BETTER THAN GOPRO HAS PRODUCED FROM 3RD PARTY / AFTER-MARKET MANUFACTURES.

THE NEVER ENDING ''ECO-SPHERE'' THAT IS GOPRO ACCESSORIES. ALIVE AND WELL OUT THERE ON AMAZON. YOU JUST HAVE TO LOOK.

I'M NO DIVER. BUT I'D LIKE TO KEEP MY GOPRO HERO 5 BLACK WELL PROTECTED AS I MOUNT IT ON A POLE AND SHOVE IT IN FROM OF A TOOTHY CREATURE OUT IN THE OCEAN (SHARKS!)

BUT I SURE HAD A PROBLEM WITH TAKING THE LENS OFF MY HERO 5 TO PUT IT IN A WATERPROOF DIVE HOUSING/ PROTECTIVE CASE, FOR WHAT I DO. (NON-DIVING)

WHY?? IS THE HUGE QUESTION I HAD.

I DON'T WANT TO GO THROUGH TAKING OFF AND POSSIBLY LOOSING MY HERO 5 LENS COVER, WHILE BOUNCING AROUND ON THE BOAT, HANDLING CUSTOMERS / ANGLERS, AND ALL MY OTHER FISHING GUIDE DUTIES.

THIS VIDEO IS ABOUT THE SOLUTION! $15.99 A CASE THAT YOU DON'T NEED TO REMOVE THE HERO 5 LENS COVER, TO USE.
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MFXAAE1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

MENTIONED IN VIDEO WAS MY OTHER AMAZON FIND THIS WEEK. LINK TO WHAT I FEEL IS A NICER, YET VERY DIFFERENT FRAME MOUNT FOR YOUR HERO 5 ALSO: https://youtu.be/GqJvHNfL5fM

ON AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M2WCFAK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Monday, March 6, 2017

3/6 - GOPRO HERO 5







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PURCHASED ON AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M2WCFAK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$9.99 EACH AND ""WORTH IT""

GOPRO HERO 5 BLACK AFTER MARKET FRAME MOUNT, THAT HAS A NICER FEEL, EASIER OPENING LATCH, AND HAS A OPENING THAT LETS YOU OPEN THE DOOR ON THE HERO 5 BLACK TO USE THE USB-C, WHILE STILL IN THE FRAME MOUNT.

BUT...NO MICROPHONE HOLES. DOES IT MATTER. WELL, I MAY DO A FOLLOW-UP. TO SEE IF THERE'S A EFFECT ON THE MICS.

MY GOPRO HERO 5'S ARE USED FOR VLOGGING AND ALL MY FISHING VIDEO'S.

I HOPE TO ADD A REVIEW ON AMAZON, AND MAYBE EVEN THIS VIDEO (MAY HAVE TO SHORTEN).

NEXT ORDER AND GOPRO HERO 5 VIDEO COMING SOON. A WATERPROOF CASE, THAT YOU ""DON'T"" HAVE TO TAKE OFF THE FRONT LENS COVER OF YOUR HERO 5 BLACK.

PERSONALLY, AGAIN GOPRO COULD HAVE EASILY DEVELOPED A WATERPROOF CASE WHERE YOU DON'T HAVE TO TAKE THE LENS COVER OFF.....THAT'S REALLY STUPID. ANOTHER STEP, A POSSIBLE LOST PIECE.

SEEMS THAT THE ""AFTERMARKET"" PEOPLE ARE SMARTER THAN GOPRO?

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3/6 - monster worth the anchor...

final story:

J.O.S.F.C.

EL CHEAPO SHEEPSHEAD TOURNAMENT RESULTS:

''RECORD SETTING YEAR'' WITH WINDS GUSTING TO 30 MPH

http://jacksonville.com/sports/outdoors/2017-03-04/crew-callahan-wins-el-cheapo-nears-state-record?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_The_Florida_Times-Union




Thursday, March 2, 2017

3/2 - Saving $, w/ hydraulic steering






http://www.captdaves.com - LIGHT TACKLE COASTAL SPORT FISHING CHARTERS SINCE 1996, FULL-TIME, 12 MONTHS A YEAR.

"JETTYWOLF TIP" - boating is expensive enough. Here's a tip I learned from a Custom Aluminum boat builder, artist from Alaska on "how to save money" for the fun part of fishing and boating.
and been using this ever since, in my Teleflex Seastar Hydraulic Steering on my boat......''works fine for me."

In the charter fishing business margins are tight. Tackle, boat, trailer, truck, licensing, insurances. Everthing mechanical needs ''constant maintenance''. especially in the saltwater world. If I find something that can save me $20 to $50, and it works, I'm in!

Video I mentioned in this video:
HAMMERHEAD after getting finger ripped by a 3 foot shark who had it out for me: https://youtu.be/iNIajC0i00M a fun multi-species video.

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Sunday, February 26, 2017

2/24 - want BIGGER Trout?






http://www.captdaves.com - time for a TROUT!!!

"JETTYWOLF LIVE" -
CAPT DAVE AND DENNIS DO A AFTERNOON IN FEBRUARY SPECKLED TROUT, HAUL. FLOAT-RIG (aka: SLIP-FLOAT) FISHING WITH LIVE SHRIMP.  GREAT ACTION ON SWEET HEART SIZED TROUT,  CAPT. DAVE'S NICK NAME FOR TROUT THAT REALLY DON'T NEED TO BE MEASURED.

Florida's Trout regs really suck...that's a known fact. So when every fish is a ''keeper'', and going to hit the frying pan very soon after capture.  ''We get excited!!"

CAPT. DAVE'S INSHORE / RIVER / INLET VIDEO PLAY LIST:
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AND DON'T FORGET THOSE ''JETTWOLF MOMENTS'' SHORTER VIDEO'S OF INTERESTING ''MOMENTS'' THAT TOOK PLACE:
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****WHY FISH ON MONDAYS OR TUESDAYS WITH CAPT DAVE???
BECAUSE WEEKDAYS ARE FOR SERIOUS ANGLERS. SEE SPECIAL HERE:  https://youtu.be/FV7tKSeGr3Y



Tuesday, February 21, 2017

2/20 - SURPRISE-SURPRISE!










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"A JETTYWOLF MOMENT"

2/20 - INSHORE FISHING JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA. SPECKLED TROUT "FLOAT-RIG" FISHING. DYLAN CATCHES TWO WONDERFUL POMPANO ALONG THE MARSH GRASS AND OYSTER BEDS. THEY PUT UP SUCH A GREAT FIGHT AND ARE SUCH A DELICACY FISH.

TOTALLY UNEXPECTED. ALTHOUGH THE WINTER OF 2016/2017 HAS BEEN A WINTER AT ALL.

WATER TEMPS IN FEB. 65 DEGREES IN JACKSONVILLE'S ST. JOHNS RIVER AND COASTAL INLAND WATERS. WHICH IS SUPER WARM FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR.

FOLLOW ALONG ON MY REPORTS BLOG: https://blockurl99.blogspot.com/

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Sunday, February 19, 2017

2/19 - the LAWLESS bridge!






"JETTYWOLF MOMENT"

I live at the base of the "Wonderwood bridge". It's 100% lawless every single morning as the thousands and thousands of vehicles "speed" over it, heading straight to the Mayport Navy Base.

NEVER, EVER is there any Police around. I believe there is absolutely zero traffic enforcement via the Sheriffs office.

I know, I hear the drag racing all hours of the night and so do all my neighbors.

Here's what happened to a friend of mine when rear-ended by a speeding bridge crosser at 6am.....and this video doesn't show his Chevy Truck!

I cross this bridge every single morning heading to the boat ramp to do a charter. I have vehicles screaming by me heading straight to the Navy base. Doing 60-80 mph. In such a hurry, "FOR WHAT?"

The Police need to make a presence, tickets need to be issued, something needs to happen. Ever since it was built, the Wonderwood, "Charles Bennett bridge" is a law-less several mile stretch.

It could be a huge revenue producer $$$$!!

Thursday, February 16, 2017

2/16 - BACK WHEN....

IT USED TO BE COLD AS HELL IN FEBRUARY!!!!


2/13 - blew like hell....

of course the forecast a few days earlier was 5-10 knots....

But of course our day came and the forecast was 20-25 knots out of the N.E.

Only good thing is that it only started at 10am.  So we had a less windy morning.

Fiddler Crabs, on a Sheepshead hunt. 2- Navy "security" guys from Mayport.

And can you believe this; ONE caught all but one of the Sheepshead, I did catch a 10 incher myself.
But poor James. Lots of bites and no score.

Yep, thats the way Sheepshead fishing is folks. If you don't do much of it, it's really a challenge when using the fiddler crabs.




















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Sunday, February 12, 2017

2/12 - NEW BOAT STUFF, Ideas for you too!









"JETTYWOLF Tech-tip" - NEW BOAT STUFF!  

Sargent Upholstery: http://www.sargentupholstery.com/

Sargent Upholstery, Jacksonville Fl on Facebook:
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Lone Star Chain Guard: at Hammer Marine, Texas
 https://hammermarine.com/shop/rope-and-chain/chain-guard/chain-guard/

How to install Lone Star Chain Guard: https://youtu.be/v56Wj3vfWcU

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"TELL THESE FINE RETAILERS, YOU SAW CAPT DAVE'S VIDEO ON YOUTUBE"

Thursday, February 9, 2017

2/9 - old, but still very relevant





from fall of 2014:

http://www.captdaves.com

"JETTYWOLF LIVE"

“Don’t’ head out on the water without checking the weather first! Captain Dave walks you through what to listen for on the National Weather Service’s marine forecast and talks about why he loves fishing in Fall weather. It may be challenging out on the water, but don’t let that hold you back. The pay-off can be A LOT better!”



Wednesday, February 8, 2017

2/8 - WHY ARE MONDAY & TUESDAYS SO GREAT?






"A JETTYWOLF MOMENT"

THE 2 PERSON, MONDAY OR TUESDAY $50 OFF, HAS BEEN ON MY WEBSITES HOME PAGE FOR 6 MONTHS.

DO YOU WANT CROWDS GETTING IN OUR WAY OF FISHING?
BOATS WAKING US CONSTANTLY, WHILE FISHING?
HOW ABOUT THE PICK OF THE BEST FISHING SPOTS?

THEN YOU NEED TO FISH NOW, AND DO IT ON A MONDAY OR TUESDAY AND GET $50 OFF YOUR CHARTER FOR 2 PERSONS.

NOW IN THE WINTER OR SPRING. 

NOT IN JULY! 

IN JULY, EVEN MONDAY AND TUESDAYS MEANS "PEOPLE ARE AROUND".

OTHER BOATS...not good.

I'M DOING MY BEST. I PERSONALLY WON'T FISH MYSELF ON A WEEKEND, OR EVEN A FRIDAY.

I HAVE A SAYING..."there's nothing like a Monday morning at 7am"

GOTTA LOVE IT. 


*******AND HERE'S PROOF WHAT THE BOAT RAMP LOOKED LIKE ON FEB 6TH AT 7:30AM!!! 




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Friday, February 3, 2017

behind ole little jetties...a perspective

doesnt look good. looks like its ready to fall apart in a few areas plainly seen here.

thanks to: River drone




Thursday, February 2, 2017

2/1 - BEAUTIFUL DAY FISHING IN JAX

























































MMMM......FIDDLER CRABS!









































THE "FISH" THAT CHALLENGES.

PLUS, I CAUGHT TWO!
(no pics of the killer guide these guys had)

Not a EZ tide, not a gang-buster bite, but what a superior days weather.
Sheepshead fishing '''''will'''' test and challenge every aspect of your angling skills.



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