Name:Jay Capozzi
Age:42
Birthday:11/04
State:Florida
Region of State:SW
Day Job/Career Field:exotic auto industry
How Did you get Started in Fishing?
I grew up in Maine and started fishing as a very young kid with my dad and friends
How Long Have you been Fishing?
Probably 20 years.
How Often Do you Fish?
Every chance I get! Usually at least an hour a day. I’ll hit a pond on my way to or from work on the week days
What are your Ideal fishing conditions?
Fishing in south west Florida it’s almost always super hot so anytime Ivan get out on a cooler day I’m happy
Who do you fish with?
I usually fish by myself but I do have a 7 month old little girl that will soon be my new fishing buddy!
Where do you fish and how long have you been fishing?
For the most part I fish local ponds, canals and lakes. The golf course ponds here can be amazing!
How many months out of the year do you fish for?
12 months a year down here in Florida!
How many times a week do you typically get out to fish?
On average probably 5
What time do you go out fishing in the morning and what time do you get back?
With a new baby it’s just sneaking in a few hours a day when possible
How do you target a new area?
For me not having a boat and being fairly new to the area I’m all about hunting for random tucked away ponds and canals. Google satellite has helped me find some awesome spots!
What’s your go to fishing setup?
Right now my main setup is a 13 fishing fate chrome 7’3” medium fast with a kastking Assassin spooled up with 50lb braid
Do you have any additional sponsorships/pro staff/feild staff/ambasador/etc?
WOO! Tungsten, honeyhole fishing
What is your favorite Style of Fishing?
Frogging
What is your favorite time of the year to fish?
Anytime! I’m in swflorida!
What is your favorite Body of water to fish?
It probably doesn’t even have a name
Whats your favorite species to target? Why?
Largemouth all the way! Aggressive, strong, and abundant
What Species do you target?
I target largemouth bass but will occasionally go out for some snook
What is the biggest fish you’ve ever caught?
my PB largemouth was 6.15 last year. I plan to top that girl this year! Stay tuned to my Instagram!
Do you own and operate your own boat/kayak/canoe?
If so for how long? Negative
Have you won any tournaments (local, Club, State, National, Online, etc)?
I’m always participating in on line tournaments. I seem to be “3rd place guy”
Do you fish with any clubs/teams/tournaments?
Not at the moment
Do you have any fishing horror stories?
Only the “10 pounder” that threw the hook
Do you have any funny fishing Stories?
The 10 foot gator that took my frog! (I’ll post the video)
Tell us something unique about yourself.
I love horror movies particularly the evil dead trilogy
Anything else you’d like others to know about you?
Just a regular guy with an amazing little girl counting down the days till she can hold a fishing pole!
Social Media:
Instagram: @aco140
