Just Reel 

5.0/5 (305 reviews)
 
State licensed
 214 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541, United States
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What better way to explore the “Luckiest Fishing Village in the World” than with a local guide? Just Reel’s Captain Josh Glidden was born and raised in Destin. An avid angler, he says he’s living the dream, doing what he loves for a living. The only thing that makes the job better is seeing customers smile! He invites you aboard to explore the range of productive fishing grounds that the Panhandle has to offer.

From the shallow inshore water to deeper water up to 9 miles offshore, you’ll explore them all aboard a 23’ Parker center console. A versatile vessel, she’s comfortable on all kinds of water. There’s plenty of space on board for up to 6 guests, while 4 people can fish at the same time. Take advantage of the onboard ice box to keep your catch fresh, but make sure to bring a cooler full of drinks and snacks to make the most of your trip.

You’ll start by filling up the livewell with some bait. On inshore trips, you could be fishing within just 5 minutes, while on longer trips you’ll head up to 9 miles offshore. Explore the productive flats and backcountry waters just out of Destin. Troll these shallow waters and try to reel in plenty of tasty Trout, Sheepshead, Redfish, Mackerel, and more.

Offshore, you’ll fish the productive reefs and wrecks out in the Gulf. These fishing grounds are famed as they’re a favorite haunt of plenty of beautiful, tasty fish to hang out. Get ready for a hands-on experience as you bottom fish with mainly Penn gear. Go after Snappers, Groupers, Cobia, Triggerfish, and plenty more to fill up the boat.

When you head back to shore, the captain will clean and fillet your catch, so you’re all set for a tasty treat later that evening. Capt. Josh welcomes anglers of all ages and abilities aboard, so bring the whole family for a memorable fishing experience. Let Just Reel show you why Destin has earned its prestigious title. Get out on the water and don’t look back!

Josh  Glidden

Captain

Josh Glidden

21 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
Almost there...
3 Hour Kids/Trolling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $700 
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $880 
4hr
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - May 31
Price for up to 4 people
US $880 
4 Hour Trip (PM)

 In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $880 
5 Hour Trip

 In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,100 
5hr
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - May 31
Price for 2 people
US $1,200 
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,320 
6hr
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - May 31
Price for 2 people
US $1,420 
There are 12 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 305 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (369)

Great boat and Captain
Fantastic captain and day fishing
Fantastic captain and day fishing
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Angler rating

300
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 305 reviews
Chad C.
Chad C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

5 Hours of Excellence!!!

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip on September 22, 2024

This trip was the best! Catching fish or the hope of it, is of course why people go fishing, and we caught all the fish we wanted. But more than that, we enjoyed Josh, and we enjoyed our time as a family. Josh is very personable and very passionate about what he does. It's clear that Josh knows the waters and knows fishing. As soon as the bite slowed down, we were off to the next spot. Both of our boys (6 and 11) were able to reel in bait fish as well as be assisted in reeling in healthy-sized red snappers. When we arrived back at the marina, other captains marveled at our catch. Josh cleaned and filleted the fish and directed us to a local restaurant that would cook up our fish for us. We thoroughly enjoyed that experience. Excellence is doing what you can, with what you have, where you are, and Josh delivers that! Book Josh, and you'll gain unforgettable memories, as well as a friend.

This trip was the best! Catching fish or the hope of it, is of course why people go fishing, and we caught all the fish we wanted. But more than that, we enjoyed Josh, and we enjoyed our time as a family. Josh is very personable and very passionate about what he does. It's clear that Josh knows the waters and knows fishing. As soon as the bite slowed down, we were off to the next spot. Both of our boys (6 and 11) were able to reel in bait fish as well as be assisted in reeling in healthy-sized...  

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 Chad C. recommends Just Reel
1 person finds this review helpful
Josh  Glidden
Josh Glidden (The Captain)
Replied on September 23, 2024
Thank you Chad that was a great trip and great conditions look forward to seeing y'all again soon!

Daniel A.
Daniel A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Captain!

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip on June 7, 2024

I highly recommend Captain Josh and the Just Reel for those looking for a great time fishing in Destin. Captain Josh didn’t rest until we had caught our limit of the target species and did a fantastic job teaching all of us on board the appropriate tactics to ensure that we would be successful. There’s rarely an easy day on the water, but this Captain does whatever it takes to be successful and our catch was the envy of the marina on the hanging board after we returned to the dock. Book with Captain Josh with confidence and be ready to “Just Reel” while he takes care of the rest!

I highly recommend Captain Josh and the Just Reel for those looking for a great time fishing in Destin. Captain Josh didn’t rest until we had caught our limit of the target species and did a fantastic job teaching all of us on board the appropriate tactics to ensure that we would be successful. There’s rarely an easy day on the water, but this Captain does whatever it takes to be successful and our catch was the envy of the marina on the hanging board after we returned to the dock. Book with...  

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 Daniel A. recommends Just Reel
Josh  Glidden
Josh Glidden (The Captain)
Replied on June 8, 2024
Thank you Daniel look forward to seeing y'all again sorry again about the delayed start but glad we were able to make it happen!!

Chuck J.
Chuck J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great boat and Captain

VERIFIED
NEW

6 Hour Trip on April 28, 2025

Captain Josh is a great sportsman! Very knowledgeable and his boat and equipment was first rate! We had a great catch of a large variety. Stamp Grouper and trigger fish tacos for dinner too!

Captain Josh is a great sportsman! Very knowledgeable and his boat and equipment was first rate! We had a great catch of a large variety. Stamp Grouper and trigger fish tacos for dinner too!  

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 Chuck J. recommends Just Reel
Josh  Glidden
Josh Glidden (The Captain)
Replied on April 29, 2025
Thank y'all again what a great day on the water look forward to seeing y'all again!

Jeremy H.
Jeremy H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Beautiful Day and Fun Fishing

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (PM) on February 3, 2025

The captain was awesome with communication ahead of the trip and was very helpful during. There were two inexperienced people in my group and he helped them every step of the way. He went to many different places to make sure we ended up on some fish. Ended up coming home with a nice cooler full of fish

The captain was awesome with communication ahead of the trip and was very helpful during. There were two inexperienced people in my group and he helped them every step of the way. He went to many different places to make sure we ended up on some fish. Ended up coming home with a nice cooler full of fish  

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 Jeremy H. recommends Just Reel
Josh  Glidden
Josh Glidden (The Captain)
Replied on February 4, 2025
Thank you again Jeremy enjoyed meeting y'all and couldn't have asked for a prettier day hope to see y'all again soon!

Derek S.
Derek S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Josh the man

VERIFIED
NEW

4hr on April 23, 2025

Josh was awesome. Knowledgeable and accommodating. The kiddos had a blast. Thank you

Josh was awesome. Knowledgeable and accommodating. The kiddos had a blast. Thank you  

 Derek S. recommends Just Reel
Josh  Glidden
Josh Glidden (The Captain)
Replied on April 24, 2025
Thank you Derek really enjoyed fishing with y'all hope you enjoyed the fish dip! See y'all next time!

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FAQs about Just Reel

What are the trip rates for Just Reel?

Just Reel offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Kids/Trolling (3 hours)
  • US $880 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $880 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $880 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4hr (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 5hr (5 hours)
  • US $1,320 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,320 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 6hr (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Just Reel?

When you book a trip with Just Reel, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Just Reel?

Trips booked with Just Reel include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Caught during the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Just Reel offer?

Just Reel offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 9 miles)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Just Reel offer?

Just Reel offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Just Reel?

Top targeted fish species with Just Reel include:

  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Josh  Glidden

Destin, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
305 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2019
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Ever since he was a little boy, Capt. Josh has been out on the water. Fishing has been his passion throughout his life and he just knew that, when he grew up, he wanted to spend his life doing what he loved. Upon finishing high school, he persevered with this dream and has now been a captain for over 15 years. Other than getting to spend time doing what he loves, he claims that the best part of the job is watching customers' faces, especially kids, light up when they make their first catch.

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha 300
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Up to 9 miles

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Caught during the trip

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Small children not allowed in poor weather

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Destin right now

CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Scamp)Grouper (Scamp)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)
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