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

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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
145
Reviews
24
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Advanced Fishing With JP

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 145 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Fishing with James
Fishing with James
July fishing trip
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Angler rating
122
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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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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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Bree B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on June 9, 2023
Bree B. recommends Advanced Fishing With JP
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Bobby R. I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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GREAT

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 15, 2024
Me and my buddies had a blast. We went from not knowing nothing to having fish in the boat in seconds. Super knowledgeable;...
Bobby R. I. recommends Advanced Fishing With JP
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Mark D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip with JP

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on October 18, 2023
My wife and I were kind of unsure of what we wanted to catch albeit several species had moved on because of colder weather.
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Darlene A.
Bowdens, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Itโ€™s a donโ€™t miss time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 17, 2023
Go as far as Captain can take you for as long as he can as the pleasure and adventure multiply with the time. Great pickup...
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