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!
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Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
95%
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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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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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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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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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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
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Destin, Florida, United States
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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.
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 9 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Caught during the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License
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.
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
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
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