By Captain Jesse Capwell –Warbird Fishing Charters
When someone books a trip with me, I want them to know they’re getting more than just a ride to the fishing grounds. I want them to feel, from the second they step on the boat, that I take pride in what I do.
At Warbird Fishing Charters, I believe your experience starts long before the first bait hits the water. It begins the moment you step aboard, pick up a rod, and trust that everything in your hands and everything around you has been chosen, maintained, and prepared with intention.
I’ve always believed that if I’m going to put a rod in a client’s hand, it better be something I trust myself. It should be clean, dependable, properly rigged, and ready to perform. The same goes for the reels, the line, the tackle, and every piece of gear on board. I don’t believe in worn-out equipment or “good enough.” My clients pay for professional experience, and I take that seriously.
I’ve had a rod in my hand my entire life, and over the years I’ve learned what holds up, what performs, and what belongs on a charter boat. That’s why I’m selective about every piece of gear that goes on my boat.
My clients fish with Blackfin Rods because they’ve proven they can handle the abuse of charter fishing while still being light in the hand and sensitive enough to feel the bite. I pair them with Daiwa reels for their smooth drag and dependable performance, and every reel is spooled with Daiwa J-Braid for strength, castability, and that direct connection to what’s happening below the surface.
Getting us to the fishing grounds is my Yamaha SHO 115—an outboard I depend on every trip for reliability, efficiency, and peace of mind when we’re making runs at first light. And like the gear, my boat is held to the same standard. Warbird is a 25-foot fully custom Eduardono Panga, purpose-built for serious fishing while still giving clients a comfortable, dialed-in platform to fish from.
Whether you’re joining me for an inshore trip around Stuart and the Treasure Coast or heading offshore, I want you to feel the difference that quality gear and a well-kept boat make. Good equipment and a clean, well-maintained boat don’t just reflect pride of ownership—they make for a smoother, more enjoyable day on the water.
To me, pride in ownership is part of being a captain. I want my clients to feel that standard the second they step aboard.
Warbird Fishing Charters – Stuart, Florida
Born and raised here. Conservation-driven. Family-run.
