When Captain John Conway got laid off more than nine years ago from his job teaching clients how to effectively invest in real estate, he wasn’t sure what he would do next. One day, while having a beer with a couple of his buddies, someone came up with an idea. “Hey John,” they said, “ why don’t you become a fishing guide?” Though John certainly had intimate knowledge of the surrounding waters and a passion for fishing, he thought it sounded a little too much like a pipe dream.
But the idea was planted. After a little research, John realized that if he combined the thousands of hours he’d spent fishing in the Caloosahatchee and the Gulf of Mexico with a small initial investment, he might have a viable project on his hands after all.
Fast- forward almost a decade, and his business, Conway Charters, is one of the very best boat chartering companies in all of Southwest Florida. As a frequent passenger on Johns’ boat, I can tell you “not only does Captain John boast an expert knowledge of Florida waters, but he brings his enthusiastic, funny personality to every trip.”
John’s main goal is to show a good time to anyone who ends up on his boat. “I just like to take people fishing!” he says. “For me, it’s all about keeping the rods bent. Guiding is 10 percent fishing skill and 90 percent personality.”
“Other guides may go out and only ever hint for the big monsters,” Captain John says. “But instead of ending up with one or two bites in four hours, I’d rather help my passengers catch 80 fish in the same amount of time! Every single one might not be a huge trophy fish, but for most people, it’s a lot more fun.”
No matter what the conditions, John always manages to deliver, and he never tries to sell or over-promise anything to a customer. Hes a great guy and a master fisherman. Ifyour looking for the fishing trip of your life, give him a call at 239-410-0067 or visit him online at www.conwaycharters.com – we highly recommend it!