Captain
John Layne

Member since February 2017 Apalachicola, United States
Background
Captain John Layne was born and raised fishing in the bays and flats of the Apalachicola Bay. He's an avid angler and passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with his guests. Hooking big Redfish inshore is his specialty! He also loves sharing his knowledge and learning from other passionate anglers.
Techniques
We mostly use spinning reels, with round reels offshore as well. We mostly bottom fish, with the exception of the crew size and experience we also use artificial lures depending on the time of year & weather conditions.

Hey, I'm Captain John Layne

Apalachicola, United States
Background
Captain John Layne was born and raised fishing in the bays and flats of the Apalachicola Bay. He's an avid angler and passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with his guests. Hooking big Redfish inshore is his specialty! He also loves sharing his knowledge and learning from other passionate anglers.
Techniques
We mostly use spinning reels, with round reels offshore as well. We mostly bottom fish, with the exception of the crew size and experience we also use artificial lures depending on the time of year & weather conditions.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(112 reviews)
Apalachicola
Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 112 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (97)
Captain JB is great!
Captain JB is great!
Great local guide!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
85%
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Carol S.
Mountain Brook, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   Nearshore/Offshore on May 3, 2022
We caught plenty of fish, and enjoyed our day!ย  We particularly enjoyed the stories he told us about the history of Apalachicola!
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Kelly H.
Smyrna, GA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Despite a tropical storm, fishing was fulfilled

VERIFIED   Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on June 21, 2021
Captain JB was very knowledgeable of the species and habits of the fish regarding tide and weather. Was hoping to catch reds,...
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Jason B.
Roswell, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

My Trip

VERIFIED   Nearshore/Offshore on September 29, 2021
Great time w Captain John. Took my 12 year old off shore for the first time. Went out about 8 miles and enjoyed watching him...
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James B.
Tallassee, Alabama
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour trip

VERIFIED   Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on May 29, 2021
captain was very friendly and took us to catch some red fish. didnโ€™t have any luck thought. we went to another spot and got...
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Cheri S.
Marion, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour trip

VERIFIED   Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on April 29, 2021
Captain John was great!ย  Made sure we found some fish to catch, was a wealth of information on all things ocean, fishing and...
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