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James Scott

Nationality: United States
Languages: English, Tagalog, Visaya,
Experience: 17 years

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Captain
James Scott

Member since March 2021 Destin, United States

Background: Captan James is a longtime angler with a great personality. He loves working outdoors and has a desire to always improve. Charters are extremely work-intensive but can also be very rewarding. He loves to see smiles on his clients' faces, especially the kids. The captain lived in the Philippines for 5 years where he honed his fishing skills. He has the knowledge and the drive to make sure each trip is successful. His main goal is safety first, and a great adventure as a close second.
Techniques: Captain James is a versatile angler knowledgeable in all forms and technics. His personal favorite would be handlining, but on charters, medium rods with big fish are a blast. From trolling to bottom fishing, he will get you on the fish.

Hey, I'm Captain James Scott

Destin, United States

Background: Captan James is a longtime angler with a great personality. He loves working outdoors and has a desire to always improve. Charters are extremely work-intensive but can also be very rewarding. He loves to see smiles on his clients' faces, especially the kids. The captain lived in the Philippines for 5 years where he honed his fishing skills. He has the knowledge and the drive to make sure each trip is successful. His main goal is safety first, and a great adventure as a close second.
Techniques: Captain James is a versatile angler knowledgeable in all forms and technics. His personal favorite would be handlining, but on charters, medium rods with big fish are a blast. From trolling to bottom fishing, he will get you on the fish.

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Apex Charters And Rentals

4.9 / 5

(355 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(355 reviews)

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Destin • 28 ft • 5 persons

Last booking: 3 hours ago

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Trips from US $725

Fishing Reports

The bite was crazy good.

Jun 6, 2025 Destin

Water was a bit rough but the bite was on. Limited out 3 passengers on mahi and snapper. Captain James Scott

First cobia of the year

Apr 17, 2025 Destin

Nice cobia today. Alot of big fish on the trip and was able to finish the day with a very nice cobia.

Calm water and a good bite

Sep 2, 2024 Destin

Mahi bite is still going strong. A few kings and alot of bonita. Action was non stop. Captain James

Bigger Mahi are in the area

Aug 28, 2024 Destin

Good size Mahi have arrived. Bite has been strong for the past week.

Fall cobia fishing

Oct 6, 2023 Destin

Cobia have been immigrating back through the Destin area. For the last few weeks we have been hooking up with a few larger sizes. Cobia is known for being one of the best eat fishing in salt water.

Red snapper season is booking quick

Feb 20, 2022 Destin

Looks like we are going to have another awesome red snapper season in the Destin area. The season is from the 2 week of June the the end of July. Season time frame is subject to changes by the state of Florida. Bookings are going quickly. Definitely don't wait too long to book before all of the dates are gone. We also predict another strong mahi summer season. Let us take you out send you home with some very tasty meat. Looking forward to our adventure on the water. Captain James Scott

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 355 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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5 stars		339
4 stars		14
3 stars		2
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	96%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	98%
Appropriate for children
	91%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	89%

Appropriate for children
	91%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	89%

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John L.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Apex was amazing!

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on June 23, 2025

John L.

5.0 / 5

Jun 23, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)

Apex was amazing!

VERIFIED NEW

Fun, proficient, and taught us a lot! We caught a ton of fish !

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on June 25, 2025

Thanks for a great review. Short trip but we were able to get into the tasty mahi. Good action and great first time experience . We definitely need to get back out on a longer trip and see what all we can hook up with. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on June 25, 2025

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John H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

This Trip was amazing

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Offshore on May 9, 2025

John H.

5.0 / 5

May 9, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Offshore

This Trip was amazing

VERIFIED

Captain James was very accommodating and he was very responsive in communicating with us as first time guest. He went above and beyond in seeing that we had a good time. I look forward to booking again..

Captain James was very accommodating and he was very responsive in communicating with us as first time guest. He went above...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on May 11, 2025

You both were probably my favorite customers of all time. I had such a great time with you. The trip was a blast and mother nature did not get in our way. Fishing was great a d the company was even better. Thanks for a great review. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on May 11, 2025

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Mark R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

CAP was great

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Offshore on April 13, 2025

Mark R.

5.0 / 5

Apr 13, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Offshore

CAP was great

VERIFIED

Told him what we wanted to catch and he put us on them.Wished he would have had bait fish before the trip started. Just would have saved time to the customer. Highly recommend comparing to what we have had in the past.

Told him what we wanted to catch and he put us on them.Wished he would have had bait fish before the trip started. Just would...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on April 15, 2025

Thanks for a fantastic review. Bait this time of year is always a pain. No one sales live bait for offshore so you have to spend time catching it. But with the right kind of bait we can normally have a good trip. Looking forward to our next trip on the water. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on April 15, 2025

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Jerry F.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

A Great Day

VERIFIED 8 Hour Trip – Going Big on March 11, 2025

Jerry F.

5.0 / 5

Mar 11, 2025

8 Hour Trip – Going Big

A Great Day

VERIFIED

CaptainJames got us on fish all day. He is very good at finding fish, even on a slower day. We enjoyed his stories and the fishing knowledge he past on to us. His boat is very well equipped and immaculately clean.

CaptainJames got us on fish all day. He is very good at finding fish, even on a slower day. We enjoyed his stories and the...

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James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on March 14, 2025

Thank you for a great review. Early spring can be a challenge with cold mornings and finding good live bait. But we were able to make a good day of it. Your group was a privilege to send the day with. Time trip down, we need to get back out and see what kind of new adventure we can get into. Captain James

James Scott (The Captain)

Replied on March 14, 2025

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Emma H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Book this charter 100%

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Offshore on December 22, 2024

Emma H.

5.0 / 5

Dec 22, 2024

6 Hour Trip – Offshore

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VERIFIED

We had an amazing time fishing with James on this charter. He knew all the best local spots, we caught fish immediately and even a shark. He was super friendly, helpful, baited our lines, gave us plenty of tips while out there. The boat was clean and even had a bathroom! It was an amazing trip overall and would definitely book with him again.

We had an amazing time fishing with James on this charter. He knew all the best local spots, we caught fish immediately and...

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