Name: Addicted to Scales & Tail Charters
Address: Milton, FL
Price range: $500 - $700
Rating: 5

About Your Guide

Jamie Hoover

Independent Guide

Veteran

Laid-back

Talkative

Beginner Oriented

Instructional

Quality

Comfortable

About Your Guide

Jamie Hoover

Independent Guide

Captain Jamie is a seasoned fishing guide with a deep-rooted passion for angling that spans his entire life. From his early days chasing fish in the lakes, streams, and rivers of South Central Pennsylvania to serving as a United States Marine, fishing has always been a central part of his identity. Captain Jamie's journey led him to the Emerald Coast seven years ago, where he quickly fell in love with the area's rich marine life and stunning coastal landscapes. Despite living in Texas at the time, he made regular 10-hour drives to fish in Pensacola, each trip deepening his connection to the Gulf waters.

In November 2022, Captain Jamie made the life-changing decision to move to Pensacola permanently. He obtained his Captain's licenses and fulfilled his dream of becoming a fishing guide along the Emerald Coast. As a fully insured veteran, Captain Jamie brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to every fishing excursion. His dedication to providing a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience for his guests is unmatched. Whether you're a novice angler looking to learn the ropes or a seasoned pro seeking the excitement of the catch, Captain Jamie ensures an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of the Gulf Coast.

Captain Jamie is a master of various fishing techniques, including light tackle, heavy tackle, and fly fishing. With his expertise in light tackle fishing, he skillfully targets species like Redfish and Speckled Trout in the shallow waters of the Gulf Coast. When it comes to heavy tackle, Captain Jamie's strength and precision come into play, allowing him to tackle larger and more powerful species such as Red Snapper and various Grouper.

Captain Jamie's boat is a 24-foot center console bay boat, manufactured by Ranger in 2003. With a capacity of up to four persons, this boat is ideal for intimate fishing excursions along the Gulf Coast. Powered by a Yamaha 225HP engine, it can reach a maximum cruising speed of 36 knots, ensuring quick and efficient travel to the best fishing spots. Its center console design provides ample space for anglers to move around comfortably while fishing, and its bay boat construction allows for easy access to shallow waters where fish like Redfish and Speckled Trout are abundant.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

6’ nurse shark

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

Surf and Turf

What’s your drink of choice?

Water in this business

How did you get started guiding?

Always been a dream from a young age. Finally the opportunity came up had found the right girl that doesn’t get mad when I’m on the water all day and supports me 100%. Rest is history.

What makes you different from other guides?

Love what I do and by all means not a clock watcher! I want my clients to feel comfortable on my boat and have a great time!

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

6’ nurse shark

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

Surf and Turf

What’s your drink of choice?

Water in this business

How did you get started guiding?

Always been a dream from a young age. Finally the opportunity came up had found the right girl that doesn’t get mad when I’m on the water all day and supports me 100%. Rest is history.

What makes you different from other guides?

Love what I do and by all means not a clock watcher! I want my clients to feel comfortable on my boat and have a great time!

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Recent Reviews of Addicted to Scales & Tail Charters

5.0

based on 1 review

Jim

Verified Review

Great experience for inexperienced fisherman. Jamie was awesome and put us on the fish, gave great instruction and was an extremely patient. Caught a bunch of fish.

Jim

Verified Review

Great experience for inexperienced fisherman. Jamie was awesome and put us on the fish, gave great instruction and was an extremely patient. Caught a bunch of fish.

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Response from Jamie:

Thanks Jim, had a great time with y’all! Look forward to seeing y’all again. Tight Lines

Response from Jamie:

Thanks Jim, had a great time with y’all! Look forward to seeing y’all again.

Tight Lines

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing

Type of Fishing

Inshore

Recent Fishing Reports

Late June 2026

Early June 2026

Evening trips are hot right now for reds and trout. 20+" trout hitting the deck with the biggest so far being 28 1/4". It's pretty much nonstop action all night. This is the one day trip I ran last week.