Captain
Chris Holleman

Member since May 2015 Jacksonville, United States
Background
I've been obsessed with Fishing Jacksonville's St. Johns River and its backwater tributaries since I started fishing my home waters with my dad at around 8 years old. It's been a life-long study and I enjoy sharing my knowledge with those that share my passion for fishing. I know a variety of techniques and can probably accommodate your preferred style of fishing if you give me a heads up on your preferences beforehand.
Techniques
I'm particularly skilled at catching inshore fish with Light Tackle and Artificial Lures. I enjoy working with kids that have an interest in fishing. One of my most productive charters is a short 4-hour trip starting just before sundown and fishing on into the dark.

Hey, I'm Captain Chris Holleman

Jacksonville, United States
Background
I've been obsessed with Fishing Jacksonville's St. Johns River and its backwater tributaries since I started fishing my home waters with my dad at around 8 years old. It's been a life-long study and I enjoy sharing my knowledge with those that share my passion for fishing. I know a variety of techniques and can probably accommodate your preferred style of fishing if you give me a heads up on your preferences beforehand.
Techniques
I'm particularly skilled at catching inshore fish with Light Tackle and Artificial Lures. I enjoy working with kids that have an interest in fishing. One of my most productive charters is a short 4-hour trip starting just before sundown and fishing on into the dark.
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Blue Cyclone Inland Fishing Adventures

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(10 reviews)
Jacksonville
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Trips from US $450

Fishing Reports

Red Hot Fishing along Jacksonville's Riv
Red Hot Fishing along Jacksonville's Riv
Jul 24, 2025 Jacksonville
I picked up the Sanchez Family along the St. Johns River Walk near the Friendship Fountain Downtown Jacksonville. We fished with Artificial Lures and Live Shrimp. Fishing was Outstanding! I'm expecting this incredible action to continue through late October. Good things Happen Aboard Blue Cyclone!
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Trophy Catches on the St. Johns River!
Trophy Catches on the St. Johns River!
Jul 21, 2025 Jacksonville
Austin's Dad treated he and his cousin Triston to an early morning Blitz aboard Blue Cyclone. Both Anglers caught MULTIPLE TROPHY FISH. I imagine they will share memories of this trip for years to come and I feel privileged to have been a part of it. All of our fish came on Artificial Lures with the exception of a Gafftop Sail Cat that ate a live mullet. We have been ON-a-Roll with QUALITY SIZE FISH. I'm expecting MORE GREAT CATCHES to continue Aug, thru October in the St. Johns River.
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Downtown River Blitz
Downtown River Blitz
Jul 12, 2025 Jacksonville
Machan surprised Jordan with a fishing charter for his Birthday. They stayed at a hotel downtown Jacksonville, I conveniently picked them up along the downtown riverfront. Our Action was SUPERB. We caught 5 Bull Reds, a hefty black drum and multiple puppy drum. Half of our catch was on artificial lures and the other half live shrimp.
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Jacksonville Giants!
Jacksonville Giants!
Jul 3, 2025 Jacksonville
The Bite is On, hence I am back on the water looking for 1 or 2 anglers who are looking to experience a SUBPERB Day of Fishing on the St. Johns River. Over the holiday weekend Bull Redfish and Black Drum fishing was OUTSTANDING aboard Blue Cyclone. The depicted fish were taken on Artificial Lure's but I tend to fish with both lures and natural baits. I'm expecting to tangle with plenty of Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Tarpon and more in the upcoming weeks. Traditionally this Great Bite on the St. Johns River continues through October. I'm looking forward to sharing 25 years of Inshore Charter Fishing Experience with you in my Native Waters of Jacksonville, Florida.
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Spring time blitz
Spring time blitz
Feb 26, 2024 Jacksonville
Dustin and Nikkiy only had time for a short morning outing so we modified our 5 hour trip to 3.5. I had the boat in the water waiting on them at daylight when they arrived. We ventured into a nearby backwater creek off the Intracoastal Waterway. We quickly started hooking up with upper slot size redfish. The slot size limit in Florida is between 18 and 27 inches and anglers are allowed 1 redfish per person. These strict limits are the reason our fishery is so good. We were fishing the spartina grass edges in an area that was thick with lush shell bars which is perfect redfish terrain in Northeast Florida Backwaters. When we hooked up the redfish schools made large wakes down the shoreline. I let them know that these fish would likely return shortly. Sure-enough a short time later we watched the school return. As the big wakes crossed our pathโ€™s we would hook up immediately. It was Jacksonville backwater red fishing at itโ€™s best. We fished 2 spots for redfish with great success and then decided to throw some Plugs for Spotted Seatrout. Dustin was excited to see my new Mercury Pro XS in action. I donโ€™t usually drive very fast with customers on-board but Dustin is into racing boats and he wanted to see how my new 250 HP Pro XS motor performed at Wide-Open-Throttle. We left the backcountry and found slick stretch to safely open her up for a minute in the main ICW. We couldnโ€™t run fast very long because I am still breaking in the motor. We then caught a few spotted seatrout on Cotton Cordel Redin lures and Yum Pulse Jigs in the Fort George River area and we returned to the dock by 10am. So far Spring Break Fishing has been outstanding.
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Wonderful Fishing at Hersher
Wonderful Fishing at Hersher
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Todd T.
Orange Park, FL
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Half Day Trip with my 9 year-old

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Early Morning Start on May 13, 2023
This was another, awesome outing with Captain Chris on the St. Johns River.ย  With the experience of a prior outing, I brought...
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Awesome trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“Afternoon Blitz on June 28, 2024
Captain Chris was very knowledgeable and personable. He took us to several places and we caught a bunch of fish. Lots of fun,...
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Todd T.
Orange Park, FL
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Great Day Fishing with Captain Chris

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“Afternoon Blitz on October 24, 2021
New to the area, we were looking to get out on the St Johns and learn more about the river while (hopefully) catching some...
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George S.
Jacksonville, FL
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Half day trip with capt. Chris

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Early Morning Start on May 12, 2021
Was worried about rain but never happened.ย  Chris, our captain, was just great.ย  Took us all over the St. Johns in search...
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Tonya W.
Fresno, CA
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Wonderful Fishing at Hersher

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“Afternoon Blitz on March 15, 2022
Captain had a wealth of knowledge. With his guidance we improved our technique and confidence. Would definitely recommend this...
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