Captain
Jim Peabody

Member since December 2017 Big Pine Key, United States
Background
Captain Jim Peabody has been mastering the waters in and around Big Pine Key for well over three decades. Jim has devoted his life to fishing in the Florida Keys. Having spent thousands of hours on the water of both Atlantic and Gulf side, Jim gained a vast and thorough knowledge of the area. He enjoys being on the water and there is nothing else he’d rather do.

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Big Pine Key, United States
Background
Captain Jim Peabody has been mastering the waters in and around Big Pine Key for well over three decades. Jim has devoted his life to fishing in the Florida Keys. Having spent thousands of hours on the water of both Atlantic and Gulf side, Jim gained a vast and thorough knowledge of the area. He enjoys being on the water and there is nothing else he’d rather do.
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Reel Therapy Fishing Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(133 reviews)
Big Pine Key
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Trips from US $700

Reel Therapy Fishing - 17'

State licensed
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(36 reviews)
Big Pine Key
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 170 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (137)
Caught lots of fish
Caught lots of fish
Caught lots of fish
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
94%
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Evan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Jim

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Reef, Wrecks on November 25, 2025
Knows where the fish are - knows how to catch them.
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Tim M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   January 16, 2026
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Steve R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Jim put us on the Mahi

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Offshore on August 23, 2025
We came for Mahi and Tuna and put 13 in the well before noon. The birdsโ€ฆand Eagle eye Gina put us on the action time and...
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Lisa L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We had a blast!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 3, 2025
Captain Jim put forth many efforts for my son and I to truly have an exceptional experience on our fishing trip.ย  We had a...
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Dianna P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Captain Ever

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Reef, Wrecks on June 18, 2025
Had a great time with my family today on our trip with Jim . I highly recommend Jim to take you out fishing he is a great guy...
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