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Jimmy Early

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quantity

If you're looking for a guide extensive local knowledge, look no further than Captain Jimmy; He's been fishing the Florida Panhandle for decades and will use his trade secrets to give you the best fishing experience he can!

For Captain Jimmy, fishing is more than just a job. He loves every moment of being out on the water and strives to show anglers the exciting fishing experience that got him hooked in the first place. His inshore trips are family friendly and great for beginners. Even experienced anglers can enjoy a relaxing day out on the water while catching plenty of fish!

About Your Guide

Jimmy Early

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

As a guide, 40"-45" Redfish are not uncommon in July.

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

Fish, fish and more fish!

Whats your favorite sports team?

LSU Tigers

Whats your drink of choice?

Flavored water

What was your last halloween costume?

Jack, my wife was Jill

How did you get started guiding?

We grew up on the water, fishing recreational, commercial. After retirement from Fire/Rescue, my older brother kinda got me to join him in guiding.

What makes you different from other guides?

I just love to see people get a fish on, those smiles are just pure joy

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

As a guide, 40"-45" Redfish are not uncommon in July.

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

Fish, fish and more fish!

Whats your favorite sports team?

LSU Tigers

Whats your drink of choice?

Flavored water

What was your last halloween costume?

Jack, my wife was Jill

How did you get started guiding?

We grew up on the water, fishing recreational, commercial. After retirement from Fire/Rescue, my older brother kinda got me to join him in guiding.

What makes you different from other guides?

I just love to see people get a fish on, those smiles are just pure joy

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Kenneth

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First class.

Kenneth

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First class.

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Peter

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Great trip today with Jimmy. Perfect weather and company. Even caught a few fish. Will definitely go fishing with him again!

Peter

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Great trip today with Jimmy. Perfect weather and company. Even caught a few fish. Will definitely go fishing with him again!

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Steve

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Captain Jimmy took great care of us and helped my son and his friend create the memory of a lifetime!

Steve

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Captain Jimmy took great care of us and helped my son and his friend create the memory of a lifetime!

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David

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Had a great time with Jimmy on the water today, he put us on the fish and we had a great time catching tons of speckled trout. Had two teenage girls with me and they had a great time also and Jimmy kept it light and entertaining the whole time. Couldn’t have asked for more. Will definitely look to have another trip with him soon. Thanks

David

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John

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Capt. Jimmy is great! Kept us on fish the entire time. Thanks

John

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Capt. Jimmy is great! Kept us on fish the entire time. Thanks

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Terry

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Captain Jimmy was awesome!
The weather was not co-operating with us, but the Captain did everything that he could to get us on fish.
we did catch a few - they just we not big enough to keep (spotted trout were 13"
- 14")
I think the Captain was more upset about us not catching fish than we were.
Thank you Captain Jimmy!

Terry

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Charlie

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Captain Jimmy is a gentleman and a scholar! I had one of the best days on the water. This was my first time salt water fishing and he got me hooked 🪝!!

Charlie

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Captain Jimmy is a gentleman and a scholar! I had one of the best days on the water. This was my first time salt water fishing and he got me hooked 🪝!!

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Herbert

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