Captain
J.D. Atkins

Member since July 2022 Longboat Key, United States
Background
I am a 7th generation Floridian who began fishing at the age of 4. I have been passionate about fishing my entire life. My love of fishing started with my Grandfather fishing inland lakes and then in the inshore and offshore waters off Bradenton . My experience is vast honing my fishing skills on both Coasts and in the Florida Keys. I raised my 2 girls in Bradenton and have called it home since 1986. I am extremely knowledgeable regarding Florida’s rich history and historic places. November is the time for big Kings!! Let’s Go Fishing!!
Techniques
I love all types specializing in artificials, live bait and trolling.

Hey, I'm Captain J.D. Atkins

Longboat Key, United States
Background
I am a 7th generation Floridian who began fishing at the age of 4. I have been passionate about fishing my entire life. My love of fishing started with my Grandfather fishing inland lakes and then in the inshore and offshore waters off Bradenton . My experience is vast honing my fishing skills on both Coasts and in the Florida Keys. I raised my 2 girls in Bradenton and have called it home since 1986. I am extremely knowledgeable regarding Florida’s rich history and historic places. November is the time for big Kings!! Let’s Go Fishing!!
Techniques
I love all types specializing in artificials, live bait and trolling.
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My Charter Listing

Home Again Old Florida Adventures

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(167 reviews)
Longboat Key
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $525

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 167 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
92%
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Kevin R.
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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JDโ€™s great to fish with

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore/Offshore - 1:00 PM on October 29, 2025
JDโ€™s a great guide who worked hard to get us on fish. Very knowledgeable about the fishing and the Longboat Key area.
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Peter S.
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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Captain Jd was Aweosme

VERIFIED   6 Hours on August 29, 2025
Captain was awesome. Knew where to go to catch fish. My son and I had an amazing time. Highly recommend it
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David M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Tough water temp/conditions - but JD did a great job!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore/Offshore on February 4, 2026
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Todd Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore/Offshore on May 13, 2025
Had a great time with JD, fishing started off a little slow but picked up quickly, caught well over 20 fish and enjoyed the...
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Mike R.
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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Captain JD is great!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore/Offshore on April 14, 2025
This was our second year in a row coming to Longboat Key and fishing with Captain JD. We had another great day with him and...
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