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
(130 reviews)
Big Pine Key
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $700

Reel Therapy Fishing - 17'

State licensed
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(34 reviews)
Big Pine Key
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 164 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (132)
Best Captain Ever
Great Experience!
Excellent day on the water
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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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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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Duane A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great captain and trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Reef, Wrecks on March 27, 2025
Jim is a professional, communications, fishing and equipment all top notch. very easy to enjoy trip
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Matthew H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent day on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef, Wreck on December 30, 2024
Jim, and first mate Gina, are great people who make every effort to track down the species of your choice.ย  A great day on...
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Bernie S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Experience pays

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on January 6, 2025
Been on several similar trips, Jim knows his game and focused on fun for all. Very attentive to the inexperienced fishermen,...
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PJ P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in March

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Reef, Wrecks on March 11, 2023
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