Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

Premier Sarasota fishing charters. Specialized in inshore, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon and trout fishing. We also target a variety of species during specific times of the year like Triple Tail, King Fish, Sheepshead, Pompano, Snapper and Grouper. Captain James also offers a variety of charter options ranging from inshore, nearshore, island hopping and dolphin tours.

About Your Trip

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Boat Restroom

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

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
1 Person	$550.00
2 People	$550.00
3 People	$600.00
4 People	$650.00
5 People	$700.00

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

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About Your Guide

James G.

Independent Guide 8 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quantity

Comfortable

About Your Guide

James G.

Independent Guide 8 years 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 & Lodging Options

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.

Sarasota, Florida

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

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Boat Restroom

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

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

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 except for weather-related cancellations. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

Joshua

Verified Review

November 26

James was fantastic. He communicated very good and knew the bay extremely well. He put my son and I on fish at each spot and couldn’t of asked for a better experience in Sarasota Bay!

Joshua

Verified Review

November 26

James was fantastic. He communicated very good and knew the bay extremely well. He put my son and I on fish at each spot and couldn’t of asked for a better experience in Sarasota Bay!

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Clint

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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 summer!

Clint

Verified Review

June 28

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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.

Ted

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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.

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James

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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 be using him in the future!

James

Verified Review

February 27

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Theresa

Verified Review

November 9

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

Theresa

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November 9

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

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Brian

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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.

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.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code 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 event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.