Captain
James Pollard

Member since February 2018 St. Petersburg, United States
Background
I've been fishing the waters of Tampa Bay since 1994. I was a very competitive tournament fisherman. What I enjoy most about fishing is teaching people how/what to look for while fishing. Seeing peoples reaction to landing a fish after a good fight is priceless to me! It's about having fun and making memories on the water.
Techniques
I am a laid back easy going captain that loves all the water ways and everything that they have to offer. Yes it's all about catching fish, but there is so much more to fishing than just catching. Wouldn't you want to know why that fish was hiding in that spot or why they prefer to eat on certain tide/moon phases? Where did you catch your bait? What time does my day start? To me its all about teaching and sharing my knowledge and watching people smile after catching fish and knowing why that fish was even in that spot to begin with!

Hey, I'm Captain James Pollard

St. Petersburg, United States
Background
I've been fishing the waters of Tampa Bay since 1994. I was a very competitive tournament fisherman. What I enjoy most about fishing is teaching people how/what to look for while fishing. Seeing peoples reaction to landing a fish after a good fight is priceless to me! It's about having fun and making memories on the water.
Techniques
I am a laid back easy going captain that loves all the water ways and everything that they have to offer. Yes it's all about catching fish, but there is so much more to fishing than just catching. Wouldn't you want to know why that fish was hiding in that spot or why they prefer to eat on certain tide/moon phases? Where did you catch your bait? What time does my day start? To me its all about teaching and sharing my knowledge and watching people smile after catching fish and knowing why that fish was even in that spot to begin with!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(180 reviews)
St. Petersburg
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 180 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (432)
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Angler rating
173
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Diane S.
Hale, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4-hour Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 28, 2022
Successful trip! Caught 2 snooks and a red fish in one area then moved to catch some dinner and ended up with 5 mackerel and...
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FREDHi C. W.
Lapeer, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 1, 2022
Captain Jim was awesome.ย  We lost count of the number of snook.ย  We spent most of the morning sharing fishing and hunting...
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Thomas B.
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain Polard

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 18, 2022
Fishing was a little slow but we did catch a couple snook. The overall trip experience was good as Capt Polard is a pleasure...
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Shawn M.
St. Petersburg, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

This app is crap

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 15, 2022
Why canโ€™t I upload from androidโ€™s download folder? Sometimes people take pics on phones and send said pics to the dude...
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Nick D.
Cincinnati, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day Trip with Captain Jim

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on September 21, 2019
Me and my brother booked a 6 hour trip with Captain Jim, and it was worth every minute and every penny.ย  Captain Jim was super...
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