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.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(134 reviews)
Apalachicola
 Last booking: 1 hour ago
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 134 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (121)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
87%
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Duane H.
White Plains, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Friends from hello

VERIFIED   Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on March 9, 2023
Mr. John was a friend I never knew I had. Soon as you step on the boat you feel like youโ€™ve known him for years. We talked...
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Charlie D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Worth Every Penny

VERIFIED   Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on May 6, 2024
My Dad and I have been coming down and fishing Apalachicola bay for a lot of years.ย  Captain JB put us on more fish in one...
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Bob W.
Port St. Lucie, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip with a great guide.

VERIFIED   Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on November 25, 2022
Booked this trip not knowing anything except reviews. Iโ€™ve never fished this area or oyster bed areas before. John was at...
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Susan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lifelong local resident and fisherman! John is the guy you want to go fishing with!

VERIFIED   Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on April 19, 2024
John was great!ย  He knows his way around the waterways and is a lifelong fisherman of Apalachicola.ย  We caught fish right...
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Chris G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great local guide!

VERIFIED   Bay & Flats Fishing Charter on September 29, 2023
Captain JB was great.ย  Very knowledgeable local guy.ย  Two adults, and 3 kids went.ย  It was windy, but he still knew where...
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