Panama City Beach
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US $500
Captain
Jimmy Early
Panama City Beach, United States
100+ reviews
Captain Jimmy has been fishing the waters of northern Florida for many years. This isn't only his job but also a calling. Being on the water fishing makes every day worth living.
Charter
Rating
4.9
148 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (148)
What anglers say
98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
88%
Caught fish
All reviews (148)
Showing 1 – 5 of 148 reviews
Derek Towles
Kentucky, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedGreat Time On The Water
4 Hour Trip (AM) • 3 adultsCaptain Jimmy was great! He did a very good job of communicating with me leading up to the trip and everything went great the morning of our fishing trip. Jimmy did a great job of getting me, my father in law and brother in law, all of which have varying degrees of experience, on fish and was able to match everyone's level of experience and help out where needed. We had a great morning on the water and we're able to take fish home. Eventhough we caught a lot of fish, not a ton were keepers, but that's ok. It's fishing and just part of it. Captain Jimmy even cleaned the fish for us. I definitely would fish with Captain Jimmy again!
Response from Captainthanks, it was a fun day for sure
Jeff CrooksRepeat anglerSouth Carolina, US•Member since 2026•2 trips5.0Verified10/10 ALL DAY!!!!!
4 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adultsCapt Jimmy was great. My wife got sick 2 days ago ona different charter and was a trooper to try again and found Capt Jimmy. She caught multiple fish for the 1st time since she was a kid and whenwe got in the truck her 1st words were "that was so much fun". That says it all and we will 1000% be booking the same charter when we come back next year
Reported catch:
Response from Captainthanks, we will get a few more next time!
Shane WolfeTennessee, US•Member since 20265.0Verifiedcaptain jimmy js great!
Afternoon trip • 2 adultswe have always deep sea fished but we wanted something different this year. We caught a bunch of trout. It was my daughter, brother, and my 7 year old nephew! captain jimmy took extra special care of my nephew, and made sure that he knew what he was doing. he even caught a fish by himself!! this trip is a MUST GO! Please look up captain Jimmy for inshore fishing.
Reported catch:Response from Captainit was fun, little man and Martha kept it lively.
Kyle JenkinsSan Antonio, TX, US•Member since 20265.0Verified10/10
4 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adults10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND! Captain Jimmy is exactly the type of fisherman you want to go with. From knowledge, humor, attitude, flexibility, etc. We could not have asked for a better guy to go with.
Response from Captainthanks
Scott NicholsMissouri, US•Member since 20235.0VerifiedBest Guide and trip
4 Hour Trip (AM) • 3 adultsThis was our second trip with Captain Jimmy. He is fun, personable and very knowledge. He put us in the right spots to catch fish. He prepared our catch for us to cook and did a great job. Highly recommend him.
Response from Captainthanks Scott
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What's biting with Bent Rod Charters in Panama City Beach
There's no end in sight to the fishing season, as the warm weather and range of fish entices anglers of all sorts to PCB. Red Snapper can be caught on weekends, so don't miss your final chance to get a few for the grill.
Top catches for September
Fishing reports
Awesome Redfish Bite — Crew Delivered
Sep 16, 2026 • Panama City Beach
The Redfish bite was awesome today and my crew did an awesome job putting them in the boat!
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The bite has gotten even better!
Jun 16, 2026 • Panama City Beach
The Trout were hungry today! Started with live baits and alternated to artificials, they were eating anything we tossed them. After we got our limit and culled some small limit size we went for a Redfish and got a 26" one. What a great day on the water.
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Bite is hot ?
Jun 19, 2025 • Panama City Beach
The trout bite has been awesome! Pictures above only show a small part of what we have caught!
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Its time to go fishing!
Mar 19, 2025 • Panama City Beach
The water temps are rising, the winter tides are relaxing and the fish are getting active, moving towards feeding areas. Add these things together and it creates an awesome time to get on a really good bite.
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Slow Day
Oct 2, 2024 • Panama City Beach
We fished hard for Red fish and Trout, no reds but did catch a few small trout and this Manatee stopped by to say hello. Had a great time with awesome weather. Maybe the next trip the fish will be hungry!
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The bite is HOT!
Jun 24, 2024 • Panama City Beach
Today started a little slow although we did get a few trout early then we focused on some redfish. Got a 24" one the a 14 and a 15". Had to shorten our trip a few minutes but all in all was a good day. All fish caught on artificial baits.
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