Captain
Jimmy Reardon

Member since January 2021 Alba, United States
Background
Captain Jimmy grew up in southern California mainly fishing salt water. He moved to Texas when he was 15 and got into competitive Bass as well as Crappie fishing. He has spent the last 9 years mastering Lake Fork as well as the surrounding lakes.
Techniques
When targeting Largemouth Bass, Captain Jimmy prefers using artificial lures mainly focusing on hard cover and aquatic vegetation. When targeting Crappie, he prefers vertical fishing with live bait and jigs over brush piles and standing timber.

Hey, I'm Captain Jimmy Reardon

Alba, United States
Background
Captain Jimmy grew up in southern California mainly fishing salt water. He moved to Texas when he was 15 and got into competitive Bass as well as Crappie fishing. He has spent the last 9 years mastering Lake Fork as well as the surrounding lakes.
Techniques
When targeting Largemouth Bass, Captain Jimmy prefers using artificial lures mainly focusing on hard cover and aquatic vegetation. When targeting Crappie, he prefers vertical fishing with live bait and jigs over brush piles and standing timber.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 235 reviews
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4.8 / 5
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4.8 / 5
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Stubborn fish, still a great day.
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Friendly captain
99%
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Appropriate for children
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Scott S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Stubborn fish, still a great day.

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ Largemouth Bass (AM) on November 13, 2025
Fish were not cooperating as much as desired, and I am quite certain that my novice experience did not help my ability to bring...
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Melissa O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Glad we booked w JDR

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ Largemouth Bass (AM) on November 25, 2025
We had a wonderful fishing experience w JDR. The captain was VERY knowledgeable, kind, and fun! My kids and I learned some...
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Nick P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tough day fishing but a terrific guide

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 7, 2025
We went with one of Jimmyโ€™s colleagues because Jimmy was sick. The fish were shut off, which seemed to be the case for everyone....
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James B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing day!!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Meat Trip on October 13, 2025
If you are looking to actually catch some fish!! I mean a lot of fishโ€ฆBryce is your man!! he was knowledgeable, and...
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Michael D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Jimmy knows what heโ€™s doing. Great teacher!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Largemouth Bass (AM) on April 15, 2025
My wife and I spent the morning on Lake Fork with Captain Jimmy. Her and I both grew up bass fishing, but up north in different...
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