I have been a fisherman all my life and fished in many different bodies of water. With that in mind, I feel very competent in reviewing Captain Jim and A&B Charters in Naples, FL. I booked the trip from research I did online and through FishingBooker.com.

Initially, I chose Capt. Jim because hi boat was not a center console, it had a protected cockpit, not enclosed which looked comfortable and appropriate for the 5 BIG guys who went.

To say I was surprised at the large beam (the boat was very stable and cruised easily), the pristine condition (very clean, including the head, which was spacious), meticulously maintained (did not need painting, was very neat and really clean), and that’s only the beginning. His equipment was first rate, in perfect shape and easy to use.

Captain Jim is an easy going fishing expert. He was funny and serious and very easy to talk to. We told him we wanted to go deep sea and catch a variety of fish. He put us on the fish continuously for the entire trip. When the bite was not there, he moved. We moved several times, catching fish or moving on quickly. For me as a fisherman, his effort was worth the price of the charter. He was determined to get us fish. He worked his butt off and kept us occupied and on the fish. What more could you ask for?

How about Capt. Jim taking some black group we caught, filleting them and then cooking them on a portable BBQ. It was a fantastic “meal” made from the freshest fish possible. It was a treat that only the best charter outfits offer.

He knew I was interested in catching some big fish, so he took us to a local reef and we used fresh fish we had caught to fish for a Goliath Grouper. We got 2! They are protected species, so we released them unharmed. At about 250 lbs, with a mouth that was the size of a football, these fish were the most magnificent beasts, I had ever seen caught in person. Google the Goliath Grouper to see what I mean.

Finally, I feel Capt. Jim runs an honest, fun business that I would recommend for any fisherman or woman. Families would be very comfortable and well cared for. The value was outstanding!

If I could give 10 stars, I would have. You can’t go wrong with A&B Charters, we lucked out finding them! Tight lines!

We came to Florida for family vacation and scheduled a deep sea fishing trip. It was so much fun and the captain and the crew were very patient with all six kids and helped every single one of us. They fillet the fish for you at the end. I highly recommend it. My niece even caught a shark, obviously we put it back in the ocean but first he posed and let her take a pic with it.

All 9 of my family had a great time. Lots of fish. Well prepared at local restaurant.  Weather was great, captain and crew very good. Would highly
recommend the Alabama at A and B charters to everyone.