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
(220 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 220 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (281)
Perfect 5 Hours
So fun and exciting!
So fun and exciting!
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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
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Sibling Fishing Trip!!

VERIFIED   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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Kevin T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Thank you Captain John for the great fishing experience!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Spring Break Special (10 AM) on April 1, 2025
While visiting the PCB area over spring break we booked a trip with Captain John and it did not disappoint. We went on the...
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Robert B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip caught more than all the other boats around us.

VERIFIED   3 Hour Spring Break Special (PM) on March 19, 2025
Thirty minutes in we got into the fish at our first shoal area and we were able to catch them 2 to 3 at a time. We were able...
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Zack K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Perfect Fishing Charter

VERIFIED   5hr fun run on April 27, 2025
I took a charter with John and Tyler on my bachelor trip and it was hands down the best fishing charter experience Iโ€™ve had....
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Carl W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Shark Night on March 28, 2025
We had originally booked a night time shark fishing trip but due to weather conditions, Captain John contacted me day before...
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