Captain Jack Comes to Everglades Boats
When your boat is featured on Wicked Tuna, it has to be built to handle everything the ocean throws at it—and still look good doing it. That’s why Captain Jack Patrican, who captains Time Flies—a legacy Everglades pilothouse model—has remained loyal to the brand for years.
Recently, Jack joined us at the Everglades factory for a special guest appearance during our quarterly all-hands meeting. It was a full-circle moment that brought together our boatbuilding team and one of the most respected captains on the water.
A Conversation with a Tuna Captain
In a live, podcast-style Q&A moderated by Everglades Chief Executive Officer Ben Cast, Jack shared stories from his time on Wicked Tuna, insights on fishing with a center console, and what it means to rely on an Everglades day in and day out.
“People always ask me why I picked a center console for the show—and I tell them: it’s not just any center console. It’s an Everglades,” said Jack. “She’s tough, fast, and smartly designed. There’s nothing else like it out there.”
Everglades employees listened in as Jack recounted everything from wild catches to rough seas, all from the helm of Time Flies—still going strong after years in the commercial fishing world.
Why Center Consoles Deserve a Seat at the Tuna Table
Jack’s Time Flies stands out not just for being on TV—but for what it represents: the versatility and strength of a center console boat for serious offshore fishing. From fast runs to the fishing grounds to 360-degree fishability, the format is gaining respect in commercial and charter circles.
And when that center console is an Everglades? You’re running with confidence.
A Legacy Model That Still Turns Heads
Jack’s boat is a pilothouse Everglades, a rare model no longer in production—but one that showcases the same rugged innovation, intelligent design, and RAMCAP® hull construction that defines every Everglades today. His continued success with the boat is a testament to the brand’s longevity and performance.
Autographs, Stories, and a Closer Look at Time Flies
After the talk, employees had the chance to step aboard Time Flies, which was stationed onsite for the occasion. Team members posed for photos, asked Jack questions one-on-one, and even got their Everglades shirts signed by the captain himself.
It was more than a meet-and-greet—it was a reminder that the work done inside our walls powers real adventures out on the water.
Captain Jack’s Loyalty Says It All
Jack may be the only center console captain on Wicked Tuna, but his success proves that an Everglades center console can hold its own—and then some—in commercial fishing. We’re proud to be the brand he continues to trust.
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