Captain
John Pipitone

Member since May 2016 Marco Island, United States
Background
Grew up on the small island of Marco. I began fishing as a kid and got my own boat when I was 15. I started going fishing after school and on the weekend with my buddies. I fell in love with the backcountry and the abundance of fish that you can catch. After many years of fishing, I decided to start my own charter business to show people what I have learned over the years. Book a trip today and see what fishing around Marco is all about
Techniques
I fish the backwaters and nearshore wrecks around Marco island with spinning outfits with livebait or jigs. I fish off a brand new 25 pathfinder 2500 hybrid dry and comfortable.

Hey, I'm Captain John Pipitone

Marco Island, United States
Background
Grew up on the small island of Marco. I began fishing as a kid and got my own boat when I was 15. I started going fishing after school and on the weekend with my buddies. I fell in love with the backcountry and the abundance of fish that you can catch. After many years of fishing, I decided to start my own charter business to show people what I have learned over the years. Book a trip today and see what fishing around Marco is all about
Techniques
I fish the backwaters and nearshore wrecks around Marco island with spinning outfits with livebait or jigs. I fish off a brand new 25 pathfinder 2500 hybrid dry and comfortable.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(196 reviews)
Marco Island
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Trips from US $575

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 196 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Very Good charter - 4.5 stars
March fishing trip
March fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Brad P.
Bellevue, NE
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Captain peed on the boat

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) โ€“ Inshore on January 7, 2020
Captain stood five feet away from my wife and peed into the ocean.ย  Later he barked at my son for getting snagged...
Brad P. does not recommend Southbound Fishing Charters
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