Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
5 People	$715.00
4 People	$660.00
3 People	$605.00
2 People	$605.00
1 Person	$605.00

Pay $50 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Captain James

Independent Guide 8 yrs of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quantity

Comfortable

My name is James. I am a USCG licensed captain and was born and raised on the west coast of Florida and have been fishing the Sarasota, Bradenton, and Tampa Bay area for over 15 years. I specialize in inshore Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and Trout fishing. I have always had a passion for inshore fishing and love nothing more than sharing this passion with others. No matter your age or skill level I can put...

About Your Guide

Captain James

Independent Guide 8 yrs of exp.

My name is James. I am a USCG licensed captain and was born and raised on the west coast of Florida and have been fishing the Sarasota, Bradenton, and Tampa Bay area for over 15 years. I specialize in inshore Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and Trout fishing. I have always had a passion for inshore fishing and love nothing more than sharing this passion with others. No matter your age or skill level I can put a trip together to fit you. I am great with kids, dogs, and large groups. I am a fun, easy-going captain who just wants to show you a good time on the beautiful waters of Sarasota, Bradenton, and Tampa Bay.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

250 lbs Goliath grouper

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Cheese burgers or a fish fry

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

250 lbs Goliath grouper

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Cheese burgers or a fish fry

Whats your favorite band?

Rebelution

Whats your favorite movie?

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Whats your favorite sports team?

Soccer

Whats your drink of choice?

Corona

What was your last halloween costume?

A cat to match my 2 year old daughter

What do you want for Christmas this year?

A bigger boat

How did you get started guiding?

Started as a side hussel to help afford the hobby. Ended up enjoying it so much I quite my full time corporate America job.

What makes you different from other guides?

My passion to teach the next fishing generation as well as share my knowledge of inshore, flats and backcountry fishing.

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Start Location

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

920 John Ringling Causeway, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Areas Fished

Sarasota Bay
Little Sarasota Bay
Roberts Bay
Big Sarasota Pass
New Pass
Phillippi Creek
Longboat Pass
Lido Key Beach
Siesta Beach
Anna Maria Island

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2006
Boat Length: 22'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2006
Boat Length: 22'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 150
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Dry storage for bags, phone and towels. Cooler with ice and bottled water.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Location

This trip has multiple pickup locations.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Potential Target Species

Black Drum
Black Grouper
Cobia
Florida Pompano
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Grunt
Hogfish
Kingfish
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Grouper
Redfish
Sheepshead
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tripletail

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Packing / Extras

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a credit back to your account).

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

Reviews

5

based on 5 reviews

Ted

Verified Review

May 9

Fantastic 4 hour charter, Captain James was a blast and he knew where the fish were! Will book again, thanks for a great time.

James

Verified Review

February 27

Captain James was AWESOME!

He was easy going, confident and a pleasure. One person in our party had never fished and Captain James was patient and instructional.
He got us on fish immediately and we caught Jacks, Trout, Reds, and Snooks. I cannot recommend Captain James highly enough.

I will definitely ...Read More be using him in the future!

Theresa

Verified Review

November 9

We had a blast with James, it made our vacation!

Clint

Verified Review

June 28

Highlight of our summer vacation! We took our kids (8 and 4 yr olds) and James made the trip all about them. We caught fish at every stop, did some sight seeing and played in the water. Exactly what I wanted them to experience. Thank you and see you next ...Read More summer!

Brian

Verified Review

October 23

Captan James was a great guy as well as a great Captain. He put my family on exactly what we were looking to catch and sent us home with a good meal. I would recommend him any day.

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!