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
Anglers Choice
204
Reviews
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REEL Viking Charters

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(204 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City Beach
 9 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 204 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Alex P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome bachelor party fishing trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  12 Hour โ€“ All Day Summer Affair on July 5, 2025
We had a great time on our bachelor party fishing trip.ย  A lot of fun with a highly competent and friendly crew.
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Crystal H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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James M.
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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Fun catching big snapper!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Summer (AM) on July 2, 2025
Captain and deckhand were awesome and helpful and really fun to fish with!
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Nicholas A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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