Captain
Jonathon Calkins

Member since May 2022 St. Cloud, United States

Background: Growing up, Captain Jonathon had years of experience on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes despite being the younger of the guides in the Orlando area. Being born and raised right here in Saint Cloud, Florida helped sparked his interest in fishing at an early age. From the age of 5, the captain has been riding around with his father and grandfathers learning about the local lakes in the Kissimmee area. When he's not fishing the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, he is most likely fishing the backwaters in Crystal River or in a tree stand somewhere in the woods. Captain Jonathon started fishing tournaments back in the local high school club “Osceola Anglers”, after which he went on to fish for the University of Central Florida. Now, years later, the captain wishes to share with others what his community has to offer on one of the best fisheries in the country and do his part in growing the sport.
Techniques: Captain Jonathon has had the opportunity to fish with multiple people who all have various fishing styles and techniques when it comes to Bass fishing. From punching mats to dragging worms in offshore grass, the captain and his guests have done it all and he has learned a lot. His favorite way of fishing has to be drifting offshore grass lines in search of some big Bass.

Hey, I'm Captain Jonathon Calkins

St. Cloud, United States

Background: Growing up, Captain Jonathon had years of experience on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes despite being the younger of the guides in the Orlando area. Being born and raised right here in Saint Cloud, Florida helped sparked his interest in fishing at an early age. From the age of 5, the captain has been riding around with his father and grandfathers learning about the local lakes in the Kissimmee area. When he's not fishing the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, he is most likely fishing the backwaters in Crystal River or in a tree stand somewhere in the woods. Captain Jonathon started fishing tournaments back in the local high school club “Osceola Anglers”, after which he went on to fish for the University of Central Florida. Now, years later, the captain wishes to share with others what his community has to offer on one of the best fisheries in the country and do his part in growing the sport.
Techniques: Captain Jonathon has had the opportunity to fish with multiple people who all have various fishing styles and techniques when it comes to Bass fishing. From punching mats to dragging worms in offshore grass, the captain and his guests have done it all and he has learned a lot. His favorite way of fishing has to be drifting offshore grass lines in search of some big Bass.