Join us in welcoming TACO’s newest Pro Ambassador, Captain Jason Trexler of Dirty Dolly Fishing Charters!
Dirty Dolly Fishing Charters Captain Jason Trexler, left, and his daughter and First Mate Lexi. Photo Courtesy / Captain Jason Trexler
A little over three years ago while on vacation with his family in the Florida Keys, Jason Trexler found himself “stormed in” – stuck indoors because of the weather and battling frustrations internally with his career.
“I owned a landscaping company for a few years and was tired of the headaches of running the business, even though it was doing quite well,” recalls Trexler. “I realized the money wasn’t worth the back-breaking work in the heat.”
As a former member of the United States Coast Guard for 20 years with a 100-ton master’s Captain’s License, Trexler’s heart was with the sea.
By the time the storm had passed, Trexler, who had shared his grievances with his family, had a plan in place to launch Dirty Dolly Fishing Charters – a business named after his former vessel, a Sea Hunt Ultra 225 named “Dirty Dollar”.
For Trexler, owning and operating a fishing charter company is a new adventure every day.
“I love to fish and love seeing other people catch fish, especially when it’s their first time,” he said. “Every day is different on the water. One day is never the same, and I get to do what I love every day.”
Based on Cocoa Beach, Florida, Trexler runs a 30’ Sea Hunt Gamefish with TACO Grand Slam 2801 Outrigger Mounts and Aluminum Tele-Outriggers. Together with his wife, Shari, and daughter, Lexi, who also are his first mates, Trexler is a full-time fishing guide.
Dirty Dolly Fishing Charters First Mate Shari, who is also Jason's wife. Photo courtesy / Captain Jason Trexler
On any given day, Trexler targets a variety of pelagic species, including Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish and Mackerel. He deploys a range of tactics when offshore sport fishing, including trolling with his TACO Outrigger Mounts and Poles.
Trexler is also active on social media – documenting his charter adventures with his family and customers, and his use of TACO products on the water.
Learn more about Captain Jason Trexler and Dirty Dolly Fishing Charters on his website and Instagram page.
Welcome to the team, Jason, Shari and Lexi!
