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James Canfield
James Canfield
Repeat angler
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified

First fishing trip and it was amazing!

6 Hour Offshore Trip (AM)2 adults

This was my first fishing trip. My son and I have always wanted to do this and Captain John did not disappoint. He made sure we knew exactly where to meet and what time. Even made sure the weather and the ocean was in good order before hand. Took us to all the best spots he knew and we were pulling up fish left and right. He helped me to bring in a 7-8 foot 300-400lbs Nurse shark when I was losing the fight. Can’t say enough about him and this charter. I would definitely recommend to anyone to use Captain John and every time we come down for vacation I will be booking with him without exception!

Reported Catch
Amberjack
Amberjack
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
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New Smyrna Beach
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NSB Fishing Adventures
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Federally permitted
5.0
(99)
22 ft
Group size 1 - 3
1 - 3
Fish 1
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+9
4 hour trip • 3 persons
US $475

Rating

5.0
99 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

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    Family friendly
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    Friendly captain
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  • John Mcbrinn
    John Mcbrinn
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great fishing trip

    4 Hour Trip Inshore/Nearshore (AM) • 3 adults

    Captain John exceded all expectations for our fishing trip, was early and ready to go with boat, all bait and tackle was at the ready, as well as providing all of us with help when needed. The boat was great and cimfartabke and at all of our fishing stops we had alot of action and caugt some nice fish. which at end John did a great job fileting our fish and took some great pictures of all of us. Just a really nice guy and very professional, would def book again and highly recommend to anyone looking to get out for nice family or friend fishing trip, thanks again John for a great day.

    Reported Catch
    Mangrove Snapper
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Weakfish
    +1
    Response from Captain

    Thank you John, it was my pleasure hosting you. Hope to take you out again soon.

  • Michelle Helhoski
    Michelle Helhoski
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2021
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Absolute best trip ever! Will book again!

    6HR Nearshore Reef Adventure • 3 adults

    Absolute best fishing trip we’ve ever had! Captain very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. We caught lots of fish and a huge variety. Took home a 10 lb or larger Beracuda, a large Black Drum, 4 mango snapper, 2 Whitting and a Trout. We also caught many others that we didnt or couldnt keep-mango snapper, Blue runner, whitting, and many others.

    Reported Catch
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Sheepshead
  • Christopher Probus
    Christopher Probus
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Gentleman and Scholar

    6 Hour Inshore/Nearshore Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    A captain of the highest quality. A true gentleman, outdoorsman, and sailor among his peers. We were treated with a tremendous amount of respect and our 6 hour trip was extremely fruitful. The day started off slowly, but by the time we came back to the dock we had caught over a dozen different species including sharks, snapper, sheepshead, and whiting. A large flounder jumped off the hook seconds before being pulled onboard. The captain is a jovial man with an honest character. His prices were very fair, and we never lingered in a stale fishing spot for long. 5 stars well earned sir.

    Reported Catch
    Mangrove Snapper
    Sheepshead
    Flounder
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Christopher for speaking so highly of me, im humbled by your kind words. I hope we can do it again sometime. What a great day on the water!

  • Aydn Carlson
    Aydn Carlson
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    6hr offshore fishing trip

    6 Hour Offshore Trip (AM) • 3 adults

    First off, I just want to say how AMAZING John and his wife are. Communication was fantastic and Jenny gave me all of the info for our trip in advance. From the second we arrived at the boat launch it was a great experience. John was super friendly and definitely knows his fish!! Literally the first cast in the water and we were all getting bites and reeling in fish. Unfortunately the waves were a little too choppy to start with so john moved us to another spot, Fish after fish all day long!!! And when action slowed/stopped john was quick to move us around and find the fish again. It was an amazing day, lots of memories made. My mom and I even got 2 nice black drum along with a variety of other fish. Would 100% recommend booking your next fishing trip with John, you will NOT be disappointed.

    Reported Catch
    Mangrove Snapper
  • Mark Ikeler
    Mark Ikeler
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2020
    8 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain John turned a slow day into a late winner

    4 Hour Trip Inshore/Nearshore (AM) • 2 adults

    First off, we went to the jetty to see how rough the seas were. It was nice to see with my own eyes to confirm the high seas forecast. Waves were too large to go out, so we were limited to inshore fishing. We tried a few different spots and were getting lots of bites but not many fish. That was until we stopped at our last spot by the boat ramp. Then it was fish after fish hitting the line as soon as we dropped them to the bottom. I like how the captain always kept his line in the water giving us more opportunity to haul in fish with the extra line in the water. The boat is clean and organized. Communication before, during and after the trip was excellent. I will absolutely be hiring this Captain in the future. Great day on the water for my son and I.

    Reported Catch
    Mangrove Snapper
    Sheepshead