Captain
James Lindler

Member since June 2021 Columbia, United States
Background
Fishing has always been a tradition in the Lindler family. From the time he was 4 years old, Captain James' father and grandfather would drag him along with them to fish for Crappie and Largemouth. As a youth, he would willingly go along, but fishing was not high on his list of priorities. However, that all changed during his years at the University of South Carolina. Several of Captain James' fraternity brothers were avid anglers, and he started joining them on their excursions to local rivers. After several successful outings for White Bass, Perch, and Catfish, he became more and more obsessed. His passion was ignited, though, when he hooked his first big Striper! The strike, the folded rod, the screaming drag, and his burning biceps made it all over but the shouting. The captain was totally hooked on those beautiful, silver, and black creatures! As a retired educator, Captain James is thrilled to have the opportunity to share his passion with others!
Techniques
Most of the time, Captain James uses live bait on downrods, freelines, planer boards, and large corks – whatever the situation calls for. He also enjoys jigging and flutter spoons, along with bucktails, swim baits, and crank baits. In short, he will do most anything that is legal to put fish on the deck!

Hey, I'm Captain James Lindler

Columbia, United States
Background
Fishing has always been a tradition in the Lindler family. From the time he was 4 years old, Captain James' father and grandfather would drag him along with them to fish for Crappie and Largemouth. As a youth, he would willingly go along, but fishing was not high on his list of priorities. However, that all changed during his years at the University of South Carolina. Several of Captain James' fraternity brothers were avid anglers, and he started joining them on their excursions to local rivers. After several successful outings for White Bass, Perch, and Catfish, he became more and more obsessed. His passion was ignited, though, when he hooked his first big Striper! The strike, the folded rod, the screaming drag, and his burning biceps made it all over but the shouting. The captain was totally hooked on those beautiful, silver, and black creatures! As a retired educator, Captain James is thrilled to have the opportunity to share his passion with others!
Techniques
Most of the time, Captain James uses live bait on downrods, freelines, planer boards, and large corks – whatever the situation calls for. He also enjoys jigging and flutter spoons, along with bucktails, swim baits, and crank baits. In short, he will do most anything that is legal to put fish on the deck!
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(134 reviews)
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Columbia
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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 134 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tight lines all the times!
Wonderful experience
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Jeff H.
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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Great day fishing

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 10, 2025
A real good time with a pro fisherman. Got our limit including an 8 pounder.
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Hank W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good day fishing

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 1, 2025
Had a great time!!! On fish most of the time.ย  Will definitely be back.ย  Thanks again!!
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Gabriel B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 17, 2025
Had a great time with my 8yo son. Captain was patient and helpful with both of us and we had a blast.
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Timothy B.
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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Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 29, 2025
We had the time of our lives fishing today and canโ€™t wait til the next trip
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Floyd C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 17, 2024
Captain was a very nice person, friendly,very knowledgeable,extremely safe ,knows the lake . Would recommend to anyone wanting...
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