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Capt Jay Masters at Fat Cat fishing charters.

Capt Jay -
Thanks again to you and Bradley for making a lifelong memory for my
son. It was priceless to have had three generations of Whitakers on
the same boat get to experience it all together! Fat Cat Charters get what fishing is all about, and I will HIGHLY recommend you guys to everyone.
More later, Chad Whitaker

Captain Brad Masters on Fat Cat fishing charters.

Capt Brad:

Thank you for the wonderful fishing adventure you gave my two kids and myself! The kids will never forget all the fish they caught and all the wildlife they saw while on a fishing charter with you. Thanks again and we hope to see you again next year!

Debra, Terry and Mom

Looking for a experienced professional and affordable Tampa Bay Fl fishing charters guide in St.Pete, Tampa Bay Fl fishing charters area? Capt Jay Masters at Fat Cat Fishing Charters is a Charter guide tournament winner and will help you catch fish and have a successful exciting fun filled day while charter fishing Tampa Bay Florida on the calm clear waters of St.Pete, Tampa Bay and the Florida Gulf Beaches.

USCG Licensed Charter Guide Captain Jay Masters native of the St.Petersburg, Tampa Bay area.

Captain Jay Masters has fished in Florida since he was five years old. He started off shark fishing off the pier in down town St.Petersburg when he was in grade school catching sheep head, mackerel, sharks and snook.

As the Capt got older he started running shrimp boats for bait shrimp for the sports fisherman in and around Tampa Bay Florida.

After ten years of shrimping the Captain went to work on tug boats and that was not a very exciting life for him as he wanted more challenges in life.
The Capt then started commercial fishing for himself from Blue crabs, Stone crabs, Spanish Mackerel, Mullet to bait fish.
After over forty years of commercial fishing the St.Petersburg, Tampa Bay Florida area the charter guide decided to start sharing his fishing knowledge with others and thought the best way to do it was charter fishing.

At Fat Cat fishing charters we offer Tampa Bay Fl Fishing Charters and Charter fishing Tampa Bay Florida and in the surrounding areas for the most sought after Tarpon, Goliath Grouper,King fish, Amber jacks, Sharks and more saltwater Fl fish species that live in or migrate to our gin clear waters with charter guide Cap Jay and son Capt Brad..

Looking for Florida Tarpon Fishing? Capt Jay and wife Sharon has won over a dozen trophies and jack pots in Tarpon Tournament in the past two years. Tarpon charters is Capt Jays expertise. Book a charter today and the Capt Jay and Capt Brad at Fat Cat Fishing Charters will hook you up.

Meet My Son.

USCG Charter Guide Captain Brad Masters who has fished with me sense he was able to walk. At seven years old he ran my stone crab boat in the gulf of Mexico and I pulled the traps. Has helped with all commercial style fishing that I have done. He Charters the Fat Cat or Fat Cat Too, mate the boat with me, rigs rods and lines, catches bait and helps all anglers young and old to get there fish to the boat.

He is 24 years old now and has only had one job in his life that was not commercial fishing.
Capt Brad knows every inch of the St.Petersburg, Tampa bay area waters and will help guide you to the most productive fishing areas on your St.Petersburg fishing charters. Capt Brad is great with kids and will make sure they catch fish and have an exciting time.

When guiding Tampa Bay Fl fishing charters with me between the both of us we have so many productive fishing grounds it's hard to choose witch one we are going to.

With well over a hundred St.Petersburg fishing charters he knows how to keep the kids and young anglers busy and to have a exciting St.Pete or Tampa bay fishing charter.

Fat Cat Fishing Charters STATE and FEDERAL Permits.

Capt Jay Masters Licensed by the U.S.C.G. Number 1521870.

TWIC Card Home Land Security 03263554.

Florida State Charter Boat Vessel Fishing License 009286822.

Noaa Vessel Operator Permit / National Marine Fisheries Service.

Florida Commercial Saltwater Products License with Redistricted species endorsement. SP-125101.

USCG Mandated Random Drug Testing Program Number 39710.

Noaa Federal Fisheries Gulf of Mexico CHARTERS / HEAD BOAT FEDERAL PERMITS FOR REEF FISH Number REG-185.

NOAA Federal Fisheries Gulf of Mexico Charter / Headboat Federal Permit for Coastal Migratory Pelagics. Number CHG-123.

Noaa Federal Fisheries Atlantic Dolphin/Wahoo Commercial Fl 3220HW.

Noaa South Atlantic Charter / Headboat for Coastal Migratory Pelagics.

Nooa South Atlantic Charter / Headboat for Snapper-Grouper.

Noaa Federal Fisheries permit Atlantic Dolphin/Wahoo Charter Headboat.

How To Find A Tampa Bay Fl Fishing Charter Guide.

Most guides should reply within twenty four hours if not look elsewhere. Ask the charter guide when is the best time to go! So many Anglers book Tampa Bay Fl fishing charters the wrong time of year. If your planning a vacation to come to Florida for a Charter Guided Fishing Charter then it is just like up north during hunting season ask when is the best time to come to Tampa Bay Florida.
There is a season for most species of fish for the best results. Example lets say Tarpon. Well you could book a charter in Dec and your guide might get lucky and help you catch what we call a residential that's a Tarpon that lives hear year round. Or you could come on a full moon in May, June or July and hook up on four or five with no problem. So be sure to ask when is the best time to come to Florida for the fish you would like to catch or target. A good guide will walk you through what to expect before it happens and familiarize you with the rod and reel you will be using. Ask about live bait or cut bait or pulling gear. Some Florida Fishing charter guides pull gear all day. That means spoons, jigs, plugs etc so most likely the fish will be hooked before you get the rod in your hand and you'll be doing a lot of boat riding. If this is not your cup of tea make sure to tell them you want to live bait fish or cut bait and what do they offer. Try to set your date so you have a day ether way before and after the date you want in case it is bad weather on the day you wanted so you can change. Most guides will change dates so it is a more pleasant trip for you and the boat crew. Hard to catch fish and have a good time when you have to hang on with one hand to the rail all day while rocking in rough water. A good guide will cancel the trip or take you to a smoother location to catch something else so be repaired for that too. .
The guides can't make the fish bite they can only take you where the fish are and do there best to use there techniques they have learned over the years that work for them. I hope this guide helps you. You can also call me if you have any questions 727-522-4301. Thank You Capt Jay Masters
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