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.

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.
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My Charter Listing

Capt JB’s Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(65 reviews)
Apalachicola
 3 bookings in the past week.
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trips from $250

Customer Reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 65 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Captain JB knows his stuff!
Captain JB knows his stuff!
Captain JB knows his stuff!
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
92%
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Hubert K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on May 7, 2022
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Bob W.
Walden, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain John

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on October 13, 2021
An early morning start helped assure a successful outing with Captain John. His knowledge of the waters, the fish, and the...
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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
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Despite a tropical storm, fishing was fulfilled

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) 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
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My Trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – 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
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4 hour trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 29, 2021
captain was very friendly and took us to catch some red fish. didn’t have any luck thought. we went to another spot and got...
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