Wayfound Outdoors Customer Reviews

Jared’s enthusiasm and kindness make for an incredible experience out in nature. My kids and I have had a great time on every adventure and can’t wait for more! Thank you so much!

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Captain JaredReplied on May 2, 2026

Thank you so much, Erin! We're thrilled Jared's enthusiasm and kindness helped create memorable outdoor adventures for you and your kids. It means a lot to know you've enjoyed every trip. We can't wait to welcome you back for more fun and exploration.

When I told my child that I wanted to leave a review, he said “however many stars as it can be. Ten stars!” Jared is friendly, great with the kids, has excellent communication and really thinks of everything. It’s clear he’s passionate about what he does and wants to pass his passion for the outdoors on to others. He’s patient with all skill levels and creates a warm and caring environment. Definitely recommend.

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Captain JaredReplied on May 2, 2026

Thank you so much, Bridget — please tell your child we appreciate the ten stars! We're thrilled Jared made the experience friendly, communicative, and welcoming for all skill levels. Sharing a passion for the outdoors is exactly what we aim for, and your recommendation means a lot to us.

We’ve had such a wonderful experience! My 9-year-old son has always been really interested in fishing, but my husband and I don’t have any background in it—so we didn’t know how to support that interest. Jared’s after-school program has been the perfect fit. He teaches kids everything from fish identification to the basics of fishing in a way that’s engaging and easy to understand. The hands-on experiences have been especially amazing—ice fishing in the winter and pond fishing in the spring. It’s been so fun to watch my son’s confidence and enthusiasm grow with each outing. Jared is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what he does. We’re so grateful to have found this program and would highly recommend it to any family with kids interested in the outdoors!

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Captain JaredReplied on May 1, 2026

Thank you so much, Lesley! We're thrilled your son is enjoying Jared’s after-school program and that the hands-on ice and pond fishing outings have helped build his confidence. Jared will be delighted to hear you appreciate his patience, knowledge, and passion. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to many more outdoor adventures with your family.

Wayfound Outdoors has hosted multiple experiences for our program, and each one has been exceptional. Jared brings the kind of energy that gets even the quietest student involved. His ability to engage, motivate, and create a sense of adventure made those experiences unforgettable for our students. Thank you to Jared and the entire Wayfound team for consistently providing meaningful, high‐impact experiences for our youth. —The Hive

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Captain JaredReplied on April 30, 2026

Thank you so much for this wonderful review and for partnering with Wayfound Outdoors. We're thrilled Jared’s energy and approach helped engage even the quietest students and made the experiences meaningful and adventurous. It’s an honor to support The Hive and your youth programs, and we appreciate your trust in our team. We look forward to creating more high‐impact experiences together.

Jared drove an hour to meet me and fish in the rain. He is very knowledgeable and skilled in all types of fishing(spinning, fly, centerpin). He even gave me a bunch of flies he tied himself. Great guy and guide!

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Captain JaredReplied on March 21, 2026

Thank you, Christopher! We're thrilled Jared drove out to meet you and that you had a great day fishing in the rain. He’s proud to share his knowledge across spinning, fly, and centerpin techniques and was glad to give you some of his tied flies. We’ll pass your kind words along to him and look forward to guiding you again soon.

The young men from the L.I.T. Men of Valor mentors program had a wonderful time learning and being outdoors. We look forward to our next opportunity .

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Captain JaredReplied on March 19, 2026

Thank you, Clianda — we’re so glad the young men from the L.I.T. Men of Valor mentors program enjoyed learning and being outdoors. We look forward to hosting your group again and will have more hands-on activities ready for your next visit. Your support means a lot to us.

Spending time with Jared Jones is always a wonderful experience. He’s an incredible human being with a heart of gold, and I’ve had the privilege of watching him build a community rooted in connection, helping people rediscover themselves through nature and the outdoors. That mission resonates deeply with me, especially growing up with a father who taught me respect and appreciation for the natural world. I had the honor of going on a fishing trip with Jared on my birthday, during a time when I really needed to reset and reconnect. He took care of everything (gear, location, guidance) and made the entire experience feel effortless and personal. More than that, he created space for laughter, reflection, and genuine renewal. I left that day feeling re-energized and grounded in a way I hadn’t in a while. Jared is the ultimate professional, deeply intentional about creating meaningful experiences tailored to each person. If you’re looking to reconnect with yourself, nature, and something bigger, I can’t recommend him enough.

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Captain JaredReplied on March 19, 2026

Chris, thank you so much for this beautiful review and for spending your birthday on a trip with me. I’m honored to have been part of your reset and glad the day offered the reflection, laughter, and renewal you needed. Creating personalized, nature-centered experiences is exactly why I do this, and I deeply appreciate you sharing how it resonated. I’m grateful for your recommendation and look forward to creating more meaningful adventures together.

My experience was very welcoming and educational for my kids. We enjoyed sharing space with other individuals to learn more about fishing. It was very helpful to have instructors with different levels of experience to assist.

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Captain JaredReplied on March 17, 2026

Thank you, Michael, we’re thrilled your kids found the experience welcoming and educational. It’s great to hear the group setting and instructors with varying experience made learning easier. We look forward to having you back and helping them continue to grow their fishing skills.

Fantastic day in the great outdoors, ice fishing with an experienced guide definitely makes for a positive first adventure for the younger ones!

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Captain JaredReplied on March 5, 2026

Thank you, Dr. Weitz! We're thrilled you and the younger ones had a fantastic first ice-fishing adventure with our guide. Providing safe, fun experiences for families is our priority, and we appreciate you trusting us. We look forward to getting you back out on the ice soon.

Jared facilitated an amazing outdoors experience with the youth at Ibero- American Action League. So much so that one of your youth went out and purchased their own fishing rod to continue her outdoor exploration on her own. Kudos! Jared and Wayfound Outdoors are truly reinstilling a love and respect for nature.

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Captain JaredReplied on March 3, 2026

Thank you, Thomas, for this wonderful feedback. We’re thrilled Jared and Wayfound Outdoors could spark a love of nature so strongly that one participant bought her own fishing rod to keep exploring. We appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to partner with Ibero-American Action League to bring more outdoor experiences to youth.

My son and I went on a trip with Wayfound in the fall. It was a safe and comfortable environment to be vulnerable in. A good chance for the two of us to open up to each other and grow our father son relationship. I would 100% recommend this to any parents out there trying to fuel growth with their children. It was a whole lot more fulfilling then just “another fishing trip”. Yes, fishing is always a bonus but that relationship growth you can’t put a price on that!

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Captain JaredReplied on March 3, 2026

Thank you, Nick — we’re so glad you and your son had a safe, comfortable experience and found the trip meaningful beyond just fishing. Hearing that it helped strengthen your father-son relationship means a lot to our team. We appreciate your recommendation to other parents. We look forward to welcoming you both back on another trip.

Jared did a great job having everything all set up. Poles, equipment, food, drinks. The easiest just show up and ice fish. Jared even gave his gloves to my son who forgot his!

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Captain JaredReplied on March 2, 2026

David, thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad Jared had everything set up and that he could help your son with gloves. Making ice fishing easy and enjoyable is exactly what we aim for. We appreciate you choosing us and hope to see you both back out on the ice soon.