We strictly uphold the highest industry standards as active members of the National Association of Charterboat Operators (NACO), and to ensure a safe environment for everyone, our captains and crew members are enrolled in a random drug testing consortium. We invite you to check out our captains and fishing vessel below to meet the team guiding your next adventure.
OUR CAPTAINS
Captain Bob Brown, Jr.
Sharing a Lifetime of Fishing Expertise in the Florida Keys and Lake Erie
Captain Bob Brown, Jr. has lived most of his life out on the water, growing up near a marina and enjoying numerous fishing trips with his father during his childhood. Eventually, he became a captain at the age of 18. He has been exploring the depths of the Florida Keys since the early 1970s.
In 1980, Captain Bob came to the Florida Keys and started Sundance Sportfishing, logging 200 to 300 fishing trips per year. Over many years, he has fished up and down the eastern seaboard, including the entire FL Keys and South Florida area as a guide and tournament fisherman.
He has been guiding in the Marathon area exclusively for the past 30+ years and is a live bait, light-tackle expert.
Captain Bob has been a consistent top performer in Tarpon, Sailfish, and Dolphin tournaments and has guided his anglers to a first and second place finish in the Marathon Habitat for Humanity Mother’s Day Dolphin Tournament.
In addition to his guiding expertise, Captain Bob has contributed to several magazines and newspapers as an outdoor writer. He’s also been featured on the Outdoor Channel’s weekly show “School of Fishing” as well as radio shows.
He has completed numerous bad weather rescues of other boaters over the years. He has the experience to put you on the fish and keep you safe out on the ocean. To sum it up: Captain Bob is an experienced, courteous, and hardworking guide who wants to put you on the fish of a lifetime! Even after 40+ years as a fishing guide, he still has a huge passion for fishing! Giving the customer a high-quality experience on the water every day is his mission.
To see the thrill in the person’s eyes when they hook that ‘bucket list’ fish of a lifetime, or to show young people the wonders of the ocean for the first time and plant the seeds of outdoor life in their minds are the main reasons I still love what I do after all these years.
– Captain Bob Brown, Jr.
Captain Bob also runs a charter for our sister company Sundance Lake Erie Fishing Charters out of Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio. While he guides on Lake Erie – Captain Jason runs the Pursuit here in the Keys.
Captain Jason Bell
A True “Conch”, born in Key West and raised in Marathon
A true “Conch”, born in Key West and raised in Marathon, Florida where he’s stayed his entire life.
Captain Jason is a third-generation Marathon, Florida Sportfishing Charter Captain and grew up on the water learning his Fishing skills passed down from his Family.
Captain Jason went to Marathon high school then pursued his full-time charter fishing career, carrying on the Family heritage.
Capt. Jason takes pride in showing guests the very best our local waters have to offer.
Whether you want to chase pelagics offshore, catch snapper and grouper on the reefs, battle epic “Silver King” tarpon at the bridges, or hunt for bucket-list sailfish, he has you covered.
His professional attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to calmly instruct guests create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This approach keeps customers coming back for more. Capt. Jason Bell is truly one-of-a-kind!
Our Vessel
The Pursuit
Operated by Captain Bob and Captain Jason
Step aboard our Pursuit 3480 Center Console, a vessel built for performance and completely remodeled in 2021. Whether you are on a serious tournament hunt or a fun family excursion, this 34′ 8″ boat delivers a superior experience.
Powered by twin 300 HP Yamaha engines, we have the speed to chase the bite, while the deep vee hull guarantees a comfortable, smooth ride offshore. The layout is optimized for angling, with a spacious 10′ beam and a center console design that allows you to fight fish from anywhere on the boat without obstruction.
We don’t just rely on luck; we rely on elite equipment. The boat is outfitted with a tuna tower that provides critical visibility for spotting birds and surface activity, significantly boosting our hook-up ratios. This is paired with top-of-the-line electronics, including Humminbird systems with 3D Chirp depth finding, TR-1 Autopilot, and 12 kW Radar with Sirius Marine Weather to keep us on the fish and out of the storm. With an EPIRB offshore transmitter and constant radio contact, you can relax knowing your adventure is backed by the highest safety standards.
