Captain
Jim Schiller

Member since May 2022 St. Clair Shores, United States
Background
I have been fishing since I was a little kid with my dad on small island, lakes, fishing for bluegill been hooked ever since no I take other people out so they can share in the same experience that I love so much
Techniques
trolling slow with light tackle very productive a lot of fun. You never know what you're going to catch and the actions usually pretty much nonstop.

Hey, I'm Captain Jim Schiller

St. Clair Shores, United States
Background
I have been fishing since I was a little kid with my dad on small island, lakes, fishing for bluegill been hooked ever since no I take other people out so they can share in the same experience that I love so much
Techniques
trolling slow with light tackle very productive a lot of fun. You never know what you're going to catch and the actions usually pretty much nonstop.
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My Charter Listing

Optimistic Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(11 reviews)
St. Clair Shores
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (19)
A friend called Captain!
Four guys and a captain on the boat
August fishing trip
+16
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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William O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A friend called Captain!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ Multi Species on June 15, 2026
We had a fantastic day on the water with Captain Jim from Optimistic Fishing Charters. The fishing was outstandingโ€”we caught...
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Ethel S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Birthday Bromance

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ Multi Species on July 3, 2026
Good time,great friends,amazingexperience,with awesome Captainโ€ฆ Giid memories
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Denise M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We had a great! We all caught fish and Capt Jim helped all of us. We really enjoyed it.

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ Multi Species on June 14, 2026
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Michiko M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best fishing trip ever!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Multi Species on July 8, 2025
Such an amazing trip! We had so much fun and caught a bunch of fish.ย  Captain Jim was so knowledgeable and helpful. Kindest...
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Dawson M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Multi Species on August 30, 2025
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