Captain
Rod Johnson

Member since July 2019 Homosassa, United States
Background
Captain Rod started fishing when he was 5 years old and has now been boating for over 40 yrs. Most of his saltwater fishing has been done off the Oregon coast. Salmon and bottom fishing used to be the main fishery there. He became a captain in 2018 and moved to Florida to be closer to his son who has been in the fishing business for 13 years.
Techniques
Captain Rod does popping as well as drift, lure, and plastic lure fishing. As far as bait is concerned, he uses shrimp, pinfish, and squid.

Hey, I'm Captain Rod Johnson

Homosassa, United States
Background
Captain Rod started fishing when he was 5 years old and has now been boating for over 40 yrs. Most of his saltwater fishing has been done off the Oregon coast. Salmon and bottom fishing used to be the main fishery there. He became a captain in 2018 and moved to Florida to be closer to his son who has been in the fishing business for 13 years.
Techniques
Captain Rod does popping as well as drift, lure, and plastic lure fishing. As far as bait is concerned, he uses shrimp, pinfish, and squid.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(20 reviews)
Homosassa
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Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (15)
Great trip
Captain Rod was AWESOME!
Captain Rod was AWESOME!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
76%
Friendly captain
90%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
76%
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Eric Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Scalloping Charter on August 13, 2023
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Kim S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family scalloping trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Scalloping Charter on July 5, 2024
We took our three children (10, 6, and almost 2) out scalloping with Captain Rod today. We loved having the shaded area when...
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Michael R.
Greater Northdale, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Scallops galore!!! Captain Rod knows the spot!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Scalloping Charter on July 7, 2023
We had an amazing trip scalloping with Captain Rod!! He watched all of us to make sure we were safe at all times and...
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Susie C.
DeBary, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience!!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Scalloping Charter on September 9, 2023
First scalloping adventure for some and second for others!ย  Captain Rod took us to a couple of great spots!ย  All the gear...
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Daniel C.
Orange Park, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Scallop trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Scalloping Charter on July 8, 2023
Our group from first coast scuba had a remarkable time with Captain Rod, he was very attentive of our groups location in the...
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