Captain
John Holman

Member since January 2018 Panama City Beach, United States
Background
I was born in GA. I've lived in this area for 50 years . Grow up in Gracville fla. I love to fish. I've been deep sea fishing all my life. And love to take people fishing. I spent 26 years pushing barges up and down Mississippi River. I've been on every water way that a barge can go on.
Techniques
I love all kinds of fishing. I love bottom fishing most of all.. I love grouper and snapper fishing. Like to troll as will. Something bout them when the rods Crack over and trying to stop a big fish is unbelievable

Hey, I'm Captain John Holman

Panama City Beach, United States
Background
I was born in GA. I've lived in this area for 50 years . Grow up in Gracville fla. I love to fish. I've been deep sea fishing all my life. And love to take people fishing. I spent 26 years pushing barges up and down Mississippi River. I've been on every water way that a barge can go on.
Techniques
I love all kinds of fishing. I love bottom fishing most of all.. I love grouper and snapper fishing. Like to troll as will. Something bout them when the rods Crack over and trying to stop a big fish is unbelievable
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(208 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City Beach
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 208 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Crystal H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful captain and crew!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Shark Night on March 19, 2025
We had a wonderful time on our shark trip! Lots of awesome knowledge of the area. Hammerheads, bull sharks, red snapper, redfish,...
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Jeff O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Shark Fishing

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Shark Night on June 26, 2025
We had a great time fishing for sharks with Captain John Holman. He was very knowledgeable and helpful during this trip. We...
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Nicholas A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Shark trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Shark Night on June 19, 2025
We went on the shark trip and had a great time hanging out and catching sharks.ย  This was our first charter.ย  The 3 hrs went...
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Lam N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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True to his word

VERIFIED   5hr fun run summer on June 3, 2025
Captain said he would try his hardest to get us some great action and delivered! He was extremely knowledgeable, had plenty...
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Kelli J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Shark fishing

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Shark Night on May 17, 2025
My 18 yr old son and I had one of our best fishing trips, the captain and his son were very knowledgeable about sharks and...
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