Captain
James Pic

Member since May 2018 Panama City, United States
Background
Captain JP has over 48 years of experience and an intimate knowledge of the area. He will take you to areas that others fishermen don’t even know about, and will always get you on the fish. He specializes in light tackle and fly fishing. He was also voted best guide in the area in both 2015 and 2017, receiving the “Best of Panama City Award”. This award focuses on quality, so you can rest assured that you are in great hands with Captain JP. Every day of the year with Capt. JP is a great fishing day!
Techniques
Light tackle, trolling, live bait and bottom fishing

Hey, I'm Captain James Pic

Panama City, United States
Background
Captain JP has over 48 years of experience and an intimate knowledge of the area. He will take you to areas that others fishermen don’t even know about, and will always get you on the fish. He specializes in light tackle and fly fishing. He was also voted best guide in the area in both 2015 and 2017, receiving the “Best of Panama City Award”. This award focuses on quality, so you can rest assured that you are in great hands with Captain JP. Every day of the year with Capt. JP is a great fishing day!
Techniques
Light tackle, trolling, live bait and bottom fishing
146
Reviews
20
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Advanced Fishing With JP

State licensed
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(146 reviews)
Panama City
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 146 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (145)
Fishing with James
Fishing with James
July fishing trip
+142
Angler rating
123
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
93%
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Tim S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 6, 2025
Super friendly guy! Great Captain, canโ€™t wait to go again next year!!!
Tim S. recommends Advanced Fishing With JP
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Gage B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on July 21, 2025
Gage B. recommends Advanced Fishing With JP
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Mitchell P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on July 5, 2025
Mitchell P. recommends Advanced Fishing With JP
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Adam R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 5, 2025
Adam R. recommends Advanced Fishing With JP
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Christopher N.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with James

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on July 1, 2025
Christopher N. recommends Advanced Fishing With JP
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