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
(215 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City Beach
 2 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 215 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (273)
Great trip
Great trip
Knowledgeable captain, successful trip!
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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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Mike 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

Great day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Summer (AM) on July 10, 2025
Captain John John and son Tyler were an absolute pleasure to go fishing with. 76 years experience on the water certainly allowed...
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Tim P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect Fishing Outing !

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Summer (AM) on July 9, 2025
Beautiful sunrise and perfect weather . Captain John and his 1st mate Tyler were great , they both worked hard to get us into...
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Ronald H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip 22 May 25

VERIFIED   5hr fun run on May 22, 2025
Captain John John was great to work with.ย  I had a couple disabled vets and older gentlemen and the Captain and mate, Tyson,...
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Shark Fishing trip w/ Captain John

4 Hour Trip (PM) on April 27, 2025
As a single mom, booking a fishing trip can be intimidating. I booked a shark fishing trip for my 14 and 16 yr old son and...
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Tamara M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Sibling Fishing Trip!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 14, 2025
Iโ€™m sure Captain John was concerned when I said I was sending my young adult children.ย  He did ask their ages - 21, 23 &...
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