Jim Hallauer Fishing

Meet Captain Jim: A West Coast Bass Master with 40+ Years on the Water

With over four decades of fishing experience and a lifelong passion for the sport, Captain Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and competitive grit to every trip. A native Californian, Jim grew up with a rod in hand—cutting his teeth on both saltwater and freshwater species across the West Coast. By age 14, he was already working as a deckhand with the San Diego sportfishing fleet, and just four years later, he earned his captain’s license and began running boats commercially and recreationally.

While Jim’s fishing resume spans fly-fishing, commercial operations, and everything in between, it was bass fishing that truly stole his heart. For the past 20 years, he’s immersed himself in the competitive bass scene, earning numerous accolades along the way—including six-time San Diego Region “Angler of the Year” honors and consistent top finishes in major circuits like WON Bass, National Bass West, and U.S. Anglers Choice.

Today, Captain Jim guides part-time while still averaging 10–15 tournaments a year and spending up to 100...