Captain
James Parker

Member since May 2024 Tampa, United States
Background
I have over 25 years on the water and fishing. I’ve traveled the world playing music. I was younger and discovered fishing along the way. It’s tough to say fishing pulled me away from being a musician, but it may be true!
Techniques
I enjoy inshore fishing mostly for trophy snook, but enjoy keeping my eye on the water for anything that we could come across. “You never know”.I love throwing a cast net for fresh bait. I also love throwing jigs and top water early in the morning or late in the evening. Let me know! I’ll do it all!

Hey, I'm Captain James Parker

Tampa, United States
Background
I have over 25 years on the water and fishing. I’ve traveled the world playing music. I was younger and discovered fishing along the way. It’s tough to say fishing pulled me away from being a musician, but it may be true!
Techniques
I enjoy inshore fishing mostly for trophy snook, but enjoy keeping my eye on the water for anything that we could come across. “You never know”.I love throwing a cast net for fresh bait. I also love throwing jigs and top water early in the morning or late in the evening. Let me know! I’ll do it all!
Anglers Choice
19
Reviews
10
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Baitrun Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(19 reviews)
Angler's choice
Tampa
 Last booking: 10 hours ago
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (20)
January
Fantastic Trip
Fantastic Trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Zhang L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour - Sunset on January 1, 2026
Captain James was very nice and knowledgeable! Took us to various spots around the bay.ย  We had a great experience!
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Ryan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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January

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour - Sunset on January 16, 2026
Captain James did great, conditions were a bit tricky with cool conditions but he found the fish.
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John B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good action

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour - Sunrise on December 30, 2025
Crapy weather but great fishing.ย  James is very calm and easy going.ย  Will go again.
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Jacob C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic Trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour - Sunrise on August 7, 2025
Captain James took my 8 year old son and 10 year old daughter on a great trip. We started catching fish right away, and also...
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Michael R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish on!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour - Sunrise on October 11, 2025
we had a great trip. wind played a big role and the capt did a great job putting us in spots where the fish were. would charter...
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