Captain Bob
Captain

Captain Bob

Fort Walton Beach, United States
Veteran owned
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Captain Bob served 32 years in the USAF. You can almost always find him on the water. When he's not on the water, he spends his time with family. The discussion at dinner is usually about a new technique they saw on YouTube or how they can find a new spot for fishing. Captain Bob is USCG certified and is also certified in CPR and first aid. While he can't guarantee what fish the Sea Gods will make available the day of your trip. His number one priority is to give his customers the safest, most enjoyable experience he can. Stories you can talk about with friends and family later.
Bobby S.
Bobby S.
Captain
Kevin G.
Kevin G.
First mate

Charter

Rating

5.0
137 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (137)

Showing 1 – 5 of 137 reviews
  • Joseph Cook
    Joseph Cook
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great First Experience

    3 Hour Seas the Day • 5 adults • 1 child

    Captain Bob and his assistant were amazing! The customer service was excellent from start to finish. Due to unforeseen flash flooding and heavy traffic, we were delayed nearly two hours getting to our charter. Captain Bob was extremely patient and understanding, stayed in communication with us, and made sure we still had a great experience. Once we got out on the water, we had an awesome time and even caught several fish! I truly appreciate how accommodating and professional he was throughout the entire experience. Highly recommend Captain Bob and his crew!

    Response from Captain

    thanks for the stars and the recommendation we enjoyed having you and your family aboard today and looking forward to fishing with you in the future

  • Chris Applegate
    Chris Applegate
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    First Charter Trip — Couldn’t Have Asked for Better!

    5 Hour Trip – Nearshore Gulf • 2 adults

    This was our first time ever charter fishing, and Captain Bob absolutely exceeded our expectations! His boat was very nice, the perfect size, and having a bathroom on board was a great bonus. Captain Bob did a great job explaining what our day would look like, and even though the water was pretty rough, he still managed to put us on the fish. Dylan was just as great. They were both professional, patient, and welcoming, and genuinely seemed to enjoy making sure we had a great experience. We literally never went more than 30 seconds without bait on our hooks — these guys were on it! Captain Bob and Dylan were constantly giving us tips and tricks, and Captain Bob made sure we made the most of every minute on the water. At the end of the trip, Dylan cleaned and bagged all of our fish. My wife had always wanted to catch a red snapper, and she ended up catching her limit! It was such a fun and memorable day. We will definitely be back next year and will absolutely be fishing with Captain Bob and Dylan again. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great fishing charter. Thank you both for an amazing time and for making our first charter fishing experience one we won’t forget! 🎣

    Response from Captain

    thank you so very much we appreciate your business and the stars and the recommendation looking forward to fishing with you in the future

  • Andrew Corbett
    Andrew Corbett
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Bob and Dillion were outstanding!

    3 Hour Seas the Day • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had an outstanding experience with Captain Bob and The Jig Is Up Charters on the Fourth of July. Captain Bob, a veteran, spent his holiday making sure our family had an unforgettable experience, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Captain Bob went above and beyond by keeping us out an extra hour to ensure we had plenty of opportunities to catch fish and enjoy our time on the water. Most importantly, he made sure both of our boys had an amazing experience, taking the time to keep them engaged, excited, and successful throughout the trip. We also want to give a special shoutout to Dillon, who was absolutely fantastic. He was incredibly helpful, patient, and great with our boys throughout the trip. Both of our boys talked about how much fun they had and specifically mentioned how happy they were and how helpful Dillon was. That says everything you need to know about the experience they provided. Captain Bob and Dillon were professional, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cared about making our trip special. He was also safe and everyone felt comfortable with his boating and fishing skills. If you’re looking for a family-friendly charter with a crew that truly goes the extra mile, we highly recommend The Jig Is Up Charters. Thank you for making our Fourth of July one our family will always remember!

    Reported catch:
    Vermilion Snapper
    Amberjack
    Response from Captain

    thank you so much for the kind words and the recommendation we truly enjoyed having you aboard and hopefully we will get a chance to fish with you in the future

  • Abel Hernandez
    Abel Hernandez
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Captain Who Goes the Extra Mile!

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore Gulf • 2 adults

    Hands down a great experience! Captain Bob was an awesome guy who genuinely cared about making sure we had a good trip. He went above and beyond and never gave up on getting us on the fish. we caught our limit of mingo and a trigger fish. You can tell he takes pride in what he does and truly wants his customers to have a great time. Highly recommend booking with him! We’ll definitely remember this trip and will be back again.

    Reported catch:
    Vermilion Snapper
    Almaco Jack
    Response from Captain

    thank you so much i appreciate your kind words and the recommendation we enjoyed having you onboard and look forward to fishing with you in the future

  • Amanda Jennings
    Amanda Jennings
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great with our family

    3 Hour Seas the Day - 1:00 PM • 6 adults

    The waters were tough Sunday, but even though we didnt catch all we would have liked,we had a great time. My nephews all caught something and Captain Bob and Dillon were wonderful. I would use them over and over again. They shared their knowledge and helped each young man. my nephews are 12,10 and 7. We felt safe and even though the waters weren’t our friend I would do it again and again. Seeing the boys smile at every little fish they snagged was worth it and Nolan saying Aunt Mandy I think I found my thing - well money cant buy that… Thank you for a great morning with all my guys ❤️

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Response from Captain

    thank you so much for the kind words and the stars we enjoyed having you on board and look forward to fishing with you in the future

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