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
4.9 / 5
(219 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
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 219 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
96%
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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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Corlee S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time with John and Tyler!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Spring Break Special (10 AM) on May 25, 2025
Our family (grandparents, two teen boys and mom) booked on line and the communication was great from the time we booked. Captain...
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Heather R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Memorable spring break trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Shark Night on March 21, 2025
Captain John John and Tyler are awesome guides. My 11 year old son and 7 year old daughter had the time of their lives catching...
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Jerry G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Worked for the Fish

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Summer (PM) on June 10, 2025
The Captain tried hard to get us on the fish. The water was not cooperating but still got us to a few spots for the kids to...
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Zachary D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Home w dinner!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Summer (AM) on June 20, 2025
Awesome 4-6 hour trip! John-John and John were great. Informative, well attentive, courteous and accommodating. Crushed...
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