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.
156
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My Charter Listing

Home Again Old Florida Adventures

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(156 reviews)
Longboat Key
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 156 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Trout!
It was a phenomenal fishing trip!
It was a phenomenal fishing trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
91%
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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
Overall

Captain JD is great!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore/Offshore AM 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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Aleasha T.
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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JD was the best captain for our family!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore/Offshore AM on March 25, 2025
Tons of knowledge! We got to see dolphins, jelly fish, sea turtlesโ€ฆand even a rock fish. JD took great care of teaching my...
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Mike T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Thanks!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore/Offshore AM on June 25, 2025
My son and I had a great time!ย  Beautiful area and our charter captain knew the area well.ย  Relaxed and friendly environment.ย ...
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Steven M.
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 day of fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore/Offshore AM on April 15, 2025
This was our second fishing trip with JD and it was great. JD made sure we all caught fish and my while family had a great...
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Jack C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   6 Hours on June 16, 2025
Captain JD was super professional put us on fish every time Also super knowledgeable and all-around good guy
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