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
4.8 / 5
(199 reviews)
Alba
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Trips from US $350
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 199 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (141)
Jimmy knows what he\u2019s doing. Great teacher!
Tough conditions, Great guide
Crazy Wind!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Nick P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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Michael D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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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Anita C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bryce was awesome.

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ Largemouth Bass (AM) on May 19, 2025
Iโ€™ve wanted to take a guided bass trip on Lake Fork for as long as I can remember, so I gave myself this trip for my 65th...
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Kaylie C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Guide

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Largemouth Bass (AM) on March 10, 2025
Jimmy gave us the BEST experience ever on Lake Fork. He was very knowledgeable not only on the Lake itself but in all aspects...
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Katie S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic fishing day!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Largemouth Bass (AM) on January 3, 2025
Captain Jimmy put us on the bass today.ย  He did everything right and knew how to fish the lake.ย  His equipment and gear was...
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