Master Captain Jeff Kraynik

  • 100 ton Master Near Coastal Captain
  • Southeast Alaska Guides Organization (SEAGO)
  • Captain’s for Clean Water “Certified Guide”
  • Coastal Conservation Association/"Guide in Good Standing"
  • Published Outdoor Writer
  • Professional Tournament Angler (past)
  • Fishing Tournament Chairman (past)
  • IGFA/"Certified Guide"
  • American Saltwater Guides Association
  • Florida Friendly Fishing Guide "Certified Guide"
  • Captains for Clean Water "Certified Guide"

  • Licensed Alaska Fishing Guide (past)
  • Adjunct Instructor FFWCC Waterfowl Workshop (past)
  • Ducks Unlimited State Council Member (past)
  • Ducks Unlimited M.A.R.S.H. chairman (past)
  • Certified Police Scuba Tactical Diving Instructor (past)
  • Certified Florida Police Firearms Instructor (past)
  • U.S. Customs "Blue Lightning Strike Force"
  • 30 yr Retired FL Law Enforcement Officer "In Good Standing"
Captain Jeff Kraynik is a 100 ton United States Coast Guard Master Captain and member of the American Professional Captains Association.  All vessels are self-inspected annually and exceed the U.S.C.G. minimum standards for carrying passengers for hire (OUPV).  All vessels are equiped with Garmin GPS units, EPIRB, VHF handheld radio, required safety equipment and First Aid kits 

DUCK HUNTS

Florida duck hunting is divided into two phases. Our duck hunts sell out quickly so make sure you allow enough time in advance to reserve your experience.

GATOR HUNTS

Our public water's hunts are conducted on public lakes, rivers and wetlands throughout the state designated by the FL conservation commission as harvest units.

FISHING TRIPS

You will be guided by a Licensed Captain, and the trip will be fully outfitted including the boat, your fishing license, tackle and bait needed for a fun day on the water!
Wildlife like the Florida Manatee, wild hogs, bottlenose dolphins, Osceola Turkeys, and shorebirds by the millions can be viewed throughout the entire year.

Florida's Space & Treasure Coast's offer some of the most unique, diverse, and fragile habitats in North America. The St. Johns River Marsh (Upper Basin) encompasses over 500,000 acres of unspoiled and reclaimed marsh habitat.

With the voter imposed gillnet ban of 1995, the Indian River Lagoon Eco-system has exploded back to life with (8) eight pound gator sea trout and (30) thirty pound tailing redfish.
The Coastal Sportsmen and its crew prides themselves on what they call a “personalized experience” in the outdoors. Due to this personalized approach to your hunting, fishing, or Eco-tour adventure, no stacking of parties will ever occur without the consent of all clients involved. Prior to your parties’ arrival, our professional guides spend countless hours scouting out monster alligators, flocks of wary waterfowl and schools of tailing redfish.

BEFORE YOU HIRE A GUIDE


“Some facts you should know before hiring a guide in Florida” 

First and foremost, make sure that your guide/captain is “Licensed” by the United States Coast Guard.  The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission "does not" regulate guide services under their jurisdiction.  Here in Florida, we have a lot of what is referred to as “Outlaw Guides.” These folks will tell you that they do not need to be licensed due to the waters they operate on are “Not Navigable.”  

Under Federal regulations (Title 46 CFR):  “Licenses are required in order to legally carry passengers for hire to include: charters for fishing, hunting, sightseeing, diving, transportation or any use which is considered a "passenger for hire" situation.” 
 
If you’re not sure, Ask! 


All professional guides/captain’s carry “Liability Insurance” above and beyond what is normally required by the average boater.  These policies normally range from $300,000 to over $1,000,000 dollars.  
 
If you’re not sure, Ask! 


Guides/Captains are also required under Federal regulations to be enrolled in a “Random Drug Screening” program approved by the USCG.  The USDOT states that: each person or crewmember, while operating under the authority of the license, becomes a member of a random drug testing pool (urine sampling). In order to operate with a license, whether it is an OUPV (6 pack) or a Masters, you MUST become a member of a Coast Guard recognized drug testing pool. If you use crewmembers (even part time), each one must also join the pool.   

If you’re not sure, Ask! 


Reputable licensed & insured guides/captain’s will be members of one or more of the professional guides association here in Florida.  Organizations such as the “Coastal Conservation Association”, the “International Game Fish Association” or the Florida Guides Association requires members to annually submit their current captain’s license, liability insurance, TWIC (Transportation Workers Identity Card), medical card and liability insurance. 
 
If you’re not sure, Ask!