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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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(338 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
 5 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $725

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 338 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Sharon J.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had a great time

Short notice 4hr PM snapper/mahi on April 13, 2021
Fishing was a blast. Boat ride was exciting. Captain James was great. If you want a great time Apex Charters is the best there...
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Alicia B.
Balch Springs, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip with captain James

8 Hour Trip โ€“ Going Big on March 14, 2021
The trip was there highlight of our Destin trip! It was my first time and the captain was very helpful and extremely knowledgeable!
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Steven B.
Terrell, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   1 Hour Trip โ€“ For The Beginner on December 24, 2021
Very helpful learning how can fishing is definitely different from fresh water fishing.
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Steven B.
Terrell, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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One hour fishing tutorial

VERIFIED   1 Hour Trip โ€“ For The Beginner on December 21, 2021
We went out for an hour and learned some good fishing tips for fishing in the ocean.
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Gary F.
Dawsonville, GA
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Rough Day

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Going Big on October 7, 2021
Canโ€™t say we didnโ€™t tryโ€ฆcaptain try to get us to rebook at no charge to later in the week but we couldnโ€™t due to travel...
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