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Darren Thibodeau
Darren Thibodeau
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Thousand Oaks, CA, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified

If you want to catch fish, this is the Guy!

Half Day First Responders (AM)2 adults

We arrived and Captain Jim was ready. Not only was the boat a great fishing boat, we really enjoyed one another's company. Not only does Captain Jim know where the fish are, it seems he can think like a fish. "If I were a snook, where would I be?" In one case, one of us hooked a fish that was totally too big for the fisherman and the fish won. We WILL totally do this again, and again, and again, you get the idea. If you haven't tried Captain Jim, I would suggest you book NOW before everybody knows what I know. Darren

Reported Catch
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper

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Rating

4.8
135 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 97%
    Great experience
  • 94%
    Family friendly
  • 99%
    Friendly captain
  • 100%
    Good boat
  • 96%
    Recommended
  • 92%
    Caught fish

All reviews (135)

Showing 1 – 5 of 135 reviews
  • Darren Thibodeau
    Darren Thibodeau
    us
    Thousand Oaks, CA, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    If you want to catch fish, this is the Guy!

    Half Day First Responders (AM) • 2 adults

    We arrived and Captain Jim was ready. Not only was the boat a great fishing boat, we really enjoyed one another's company. Not only does Captain Jim know where the fish are, it seems he can think like a fish. "If I were a snook, where would I be?" In one case, one of us hooked a fish that was totally too big for the fisherman and the fish won. We WILL totally do this again, and again, and again, you get the idea. If you haven't tried Captain Jim, I would suggest you book NOW before everybody knows what I know. Darren

    Reported Catch
    Speckled Trout
    Mangrove Snapper
  • Juan G
    Juan G
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
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    Member since 2024
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day out on the water

    Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) • 2 adults • 1 child

    My son and I had an awesome fishing trip! Captain Jim was super knowledgeable and put us right on the fish. We caught a ton, including a massive Jack Crevalle and a Black Drum, which were the highlight of the trip. Highly recommended!

    Reported Catch
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Response from Captain

  • Mark Psimos
    Mark Psimos
    us
    Indiana, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Jim is the bomb!

    Half Day – Backwater Fishing (PM) • 2 adults

    Captain Jim worked his tail off to put us on the fish. He has a great personality for the job. We had a ball and will be booking him again. I would highly recommend him for a great fishing experience!!!

  • Jose Vela
    Jose Vela
    us
    Florida, US
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    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Father-Daughter

    Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) • 2 adults

    Went out to the 10,000 islands with Captain Jim on a Father-Daughter fishing trip. Learned a lot and had a lot of fun. Right away got us on the fish and improving our fishing techniques. Jim is extremely knowledgeable In the area, can’t wait to book with him again to go after Monster Snook! Afterwards took the fish to the Snook Inn and had some amazing fish tacos (4).

    Reported Catch
    Mangrove Snapper
    Speckled Trout
    Redfish
  • Krista Mccart
    Krista Mccart
    us
    Georgia, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    We had a great time

    Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) • 2 adults

    Captain Jim made sure we both caught fish and taught tip and tricks for the future. It was an amazing time. And he made sure we stayed safe as the weather changed.

    Reported Catch
    Mangrove Snapper
    Speckled Trout