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

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(153 reviews)
Longboat Key
 Last booking: 10 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 153 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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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Gerald B.
Independence Charter Town, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with J.D.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore/Offshore AM on September 19, 2022
Gerald B. recommends Home Again Old Florida Adventures
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Camilia T.
Poor
1.0 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
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Cramped Boat, Poor Spot, and No Keepersโ€”Disappointing Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore/Offshore PM on December 15, 2024
Disappointing experience. We caught zero fish we could keep after a 4-hour trip. The boat was very small and cramped, barely...
Camilia T. does not recommend Home Again Old Florida Adventures
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Tim C.
Bradenton, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore/Offshore AM on December 27, 2022
Tim C. recommends Home Again Old Florida Adventures
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