Captain
James Merkel

Member since August 2025 Holmes Beach, United States
Background
Capt. Jamie has been professionally fishing and diving the waters of Sarasota and Bradenton for more than 30 years, grew up on Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island, and has an unmatched passion for all things on and under the water. Let him show you the very definitions of class, customer service, and work ethic.

Hey, I'm Captain James Merkel

Holmes Beach, United States
Background
Capt. Jamie has been professionally fishing and diving the waters of Sarasota and Bradenton for more than 30 years, grew up on Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island, and has an unmatched passion for all things on and under the water. Let him show you the very definitions of class, customer service, and work ethic.
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My Charter Listing

Bone Island Adventures

State licensed
Just listed
Holmes Beach
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $625

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (6)
Lots of Action!
Lots of Action!
Lots of Action!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Caught fish
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Jamie S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lots of Action!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on October 23, 2025
My family and I had a great time with Captain Jamie!ย  He was very knowledgeable and great to fish with. We had an action packed...
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Sean C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on November 9, 2025
very knowledable captain. would go again certainly.
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John R.
Sacramento, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day with Capt Jamie

4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 5, 2025
I have fished with Jamie for more than 20 years and he, and his boats, have never disappointed. Clean, professional, and truly...
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Jim H.
Bradenton, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

2 Hour Sunset Experience on September 27, 2025
Captain and equipment were top notch. Wife and I had a great sunset trip.ย  Would highly recommend this company.
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