The Captain
Captain Jason Gabriel was raised in South Florida and has been fishing the waters of Key Biscayne, Flamingo, Islamorada, and the Lower Keys all his life. He always knew he wanted to be a captain and as soon as he was old enough he got his captain's license. Captain Jason has been guiding anglers and winning tournaments ever since! He excelled in his career through the years and began running larger sport fishing yachts and motor yachts. Eventually his travels brought him back to the Lower Keys where he and his beautiful wife Debi, have been living the dream ever since. Whether you're looking for wreck and reef fishing, inshore, offshore, tarpon, sandbar, lobstering, spear fishing, snorkeling, or a nature tour, Captain Jason is your man! Anglers of any age or skill level will be delighted by his knowledge and experience. If you have a dream fish, Captain Jason can put you on it! Boneafide Fishing Charters is located in Big Pine Key, just 30 miles from Key West and 100 miles from Miami.
The Boats
The 29 ft Seavee Center console boat with T-top is the perfect vessel for fishing the waters of the Lowe Keys. Built in 2003 and restored in 2015, powered by 2 250 HP Mercury outboard motors, with ability to reach cruising speeds of 51 knots, this boat will comfortably carry up to 4 passengers. It's equipped with GPS, fishfinder, VHF radio, live bait tank, spear fishing and snorkeling equipment, and a great sound system.
The 24 ft Pathfinder bay boat offers the best of both worlds! You can fish the super shallow backwaters, or run out offshore to wrecks and reefs. It's a dry, stable and versatile boat that can handle up to 4 passengers plus the captain.
Trips include fishing equipment, bait, tackle, insurance, licenses, ice, water, and cleaning of your catch.
The Rates
All rates listed below are for up to 4 passengers. Please keep in mind that a 20% gratuity is customary.
4 hours - 24' Pathfinder - $550
4 hours - 29' Seavee - $650
6 hours - 24' Pathfinder - $650
6 hours - 29' Seavee - $750
8 hours - 29' Seavee - $850
8 hours offshore - $950
Had a great trip with JT and Deb! They worked hard at making sure I enjoyed myself. Came home with lobsters and a new experience. Will be seeing you soon to chase the elusive bone.
We had a great time! I caught a black grouper. Jason was very knowledgeable and professional. He was patient with us as well as we were not very experienced at fishing!!! I can't wait to go back out fishing again! Great day!
Tara Baden, December 2016
Captain Jason had us on the fish in no time, professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Excellent equipment and boat. We couldn't have had better day!
Joe Wendorff, December 2016
Family booked me for Fathers Day. Captain JT was very knowledgeable. I have been a deep sea fisherman, but after this day with Captain JT in the back country, I am sold. It was a memorable day. Thanks Captain!!!
Steve Mitchell, September 2015
We had a great time fishing with Jason & Debbie!
Karri Konze, February 2018
Captain Jason took myself, parents and 19-year old son Kevin out reef fishing on Jan 5, 2017. We had a fantastic trip, catching (and releasing) several grouper, and snapper (yellowtail, Lane, mutton), hogfish, and a bonnet head shark. Captain Jason filleted the fish for us, and Kiki's Sandbar restaurant did a great job of cooking it for us! I highly recommend booking a charter with Boneafide!
Linda Tuttle Chrisey, January 2017
Jason and Debbie really run a Great Charter!We had a wonderful time and caught a bunch of fish.These to are really good people and will go out of their way to make it a great time!Thanks again for a great time!I will be back again for some more great fishing!You guys are awesome!
John Alderson, October 2017