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Jim Vanderbeck

Independent Guide
Captain Jim has been fishing since he can remember. He has fished all over the East Coast, Bahamas, and the Caribbean, and has over 27 years of experience fishing in the Clearwater Florida area. He is a 12-year Coast Guard veteran. Captain Jim is more comfortable on or in the water than anywhere else!

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Jim Vanderbeck

Jim Vanderbeck

Independent Guide
Captain Jim has been fishing since he can remember. He has fished all over the East Coast, Bahamas, and the Caribbean, and has over 27 years of experience fishing in the Clearwater Florida area. He is a 12-year Coast Guard veteran. Captain Jim is more comfortable on or in the water than anywhere else!
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Recent Reviews of J.Van Charters

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Kent

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Awesome job! We had a great time! Jim and Joe took care of everything. Amazing trip, would definitely go again!

Kent

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Awesome job! We had a great time! Jim and Joe took care of everything. Amazing trip, would definitely go again!
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Jason

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How Captain Jim waved an arm and bent the weather into a perfect day kinda was spooky but I liked it! It was a great day can’t give enough stars. Thanks again Jim 👍

Jason

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How Captain Jim waved an arm and bent the weather into a perfect day kinda was spooky but I liked it! It was a great day can’t give enough stars. Thanks again Jim 👍
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Offshore Fishing Frenzy
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Clearwater, Florida
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April 16th, 2023
Clearwater, Florida
All Day Red Snapper
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Clearwater, Florida
All Day Red Snapper
May 17th, 2023
Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater Inshore Special
November 12th, 2023
Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater Inshore Special
April 5th, 2023
Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater Inshore Special
April 5th, 2023
Clearwater, Florida
Offshore Fishing Frenzy
April 16th, 2023
Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater Inshore Special
March 25th, 2022
Clearwater, Florida
Offshore Fishing Frenzy
March 25th, 2022
Clearwater, Florida
All Day Red Snapper
May 17th, 2023
Clearwater, Florida
All Day Red Snapper
May 17th, 2023
Clearwater, Florida
Offshore Fishing Frenzy
April 16th, 2023
Clearwater, Florida
All Day Red Snapper
May 17th, 2023
Clearwater, Florida
All Day Red Snapper
May 17th, 2023
Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater Inshore Special
March 25th, 2022
Clearwater, Florida
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