(HUSBAND/WIFE TRIP) Captain Jim was extremely knowledgeable and helpful during our entire fishing trip. Whether you are an expert fisherman or beginner, Captain Jim is definitely the perfect captain for your fishing adventure. We highly recommend him. If we return to the Florida Keys, we will be booking with him again.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- fishing license, fishing equipment and bait, fresh ice and bottled water
Excludes
- alcohol is not provided but guests may bring their own adult berverages and food.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- I'll pick you up at the Looe Key Tiki Bar and Dive Shop parking lot, it's connected to a canal system where we'll access the backcountry, flats and shallow waters of the lower Florida Keys!
Return
- I'll pick you up at the Looe Key Tiki Bar and Dive Shop parking lot, it's connected to a canal system where we'll access the backcountry, flats and shallow waters of the lower Florida Keys!
Itinerary
We'll head out to the lower Florida Keys back-country where we'll fish for a variety of species such as Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Shark, Barracuda, Snapper, Sea Trout and a plethora of others in the gin clear waters of the shallows and flats. There will only be the three of us so you'll have a personalized guided trip and my undivided attention whether your asking questions about our unique ecosystem and its surroundings or the techniques and equipment we'll be using to stalk and catch fish on the most fertile and pristine fishing grounds on planet Earth! We'll typically be fishing depths of two feet to eight feet deep so the visual experience is like nowhere else in the continental United States. Once we finish our excursion you'll be brought back to our original departure point and you can enjoy some some excellent island eats and tropical cocktails like the locals do at the famous Looe Key Tiki Bar & Grill on Ramrod Key. There's also a gift shop on property so you can pick up some souvenirs for yourself, friends or family members!
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Reviews
Great fishing experience!! Captain Jim was very nice guide and explained everything well. My girlfriend not too experienced, also got the swing of it. A lot of activity, got 7 nice fat red snappers, also a couple of big bites that got away. Also 2 barracudas we let them out again. Amazing trip around the Keys, definitely wanna do this again
Do not hesitate to book with Capt. Jim. He is very professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and patient. He put us on the fish and we had our limit in no time, then spent the rest of our time fishing catch and release. His boat is so clean you could eat off of it. It was a great experience!!
Captain Jim was an awesome fishing guide - friendly, patient and knowledgeable. He even fetched me a beer while I was reeling in snappers! Great experience and highly recommended.
Captain Jim was great. Taught my wife and I a lot about fishing in the Keys. We didn’t catch a lot of fish, but the experience was fantastic. We will definitely go on another fishing charter with Jim.
The sea was angry that day, my friends.. November winds can make fishing challenging, but Captain Jim didn't let that stand in the way. We caught some amazing Mangrove Snapper, as well as a barracuda and a few other fish. Jim was very patient, showing us proper techniques to land fish. After we were done fishing, Jim cleaned and de-boned our catch and recommended a local restaurant who would cook them for us. It was the best dinner we had during our stay. I will definitely book another trip next time I come to the keys.
Captain Jim is the real deal! Expert guide and we fished the current on the flats in the morning. Limited out on mangrove snapper and yellowtail snapper. Fantastic dinners with those fish! Boat is good for two, not more. Captain Jim is a very nice guy, down to earth and a great teacher as well. Highly recommended!
We made our reservations several weeks in advance and were pleased when Capt. Jim contacted us the day before we were to go out with him to make sure we knew where and when he would meet us. At the appointed time, he was at the pier ready to go. After taking a few minutes for a required (and common sense) safety briefing, we were on our way. The boat was comfortable for the two of us. Almost as soon as we dropped the anchor, we started catching fish. After we returned, he cleaned our catch and put the fillets in an insulated bag with crushed ice. Captain Jim is a knowledgeable and very personable man and made our trip a real pleasure. When we come back to this area, we plan on booking another trip with him. Highly recommended.
What an amazing fishing trip, Capt Jim is first class, such a nice and Knowledgeable guy. Me and my wife couldn't have asked for a better fishing trip. Can't wait till next time. Do yourself a favor, If you visit the Key book a fishing trip with Capt Jim , you won't be disappointed.
We can’t say enough about Captain Jim. He is a great guide and went far beyond making our first saltwater fishing experience the best ever!! He definitely knows his fish and will put you exactly in a position to catch every time you cast. He cleaned and filet our fish and sent us to Hogfish Grill where they grilled, fried, and blackened our fish!! Absolutely amazing. It was definitely the highlight of our first trip to Key West and will definitely be back next year with Captain Jim. Thank you again!! See you next year
Highly recommended!! Our fishing charter experience was outstanding. Capt Jim was knowledgeable, experienced, patient and had a great sense of humor. He taught us and brought us to the fish! We caught several and had a blast doing it. When the charter was finished, Capt Jim filleted our fish, and packed it on ice in a soft-sided cooler that he provided for us. We were able to cook and eat our catch later that day. We even had enough that I was able to make ceviche with the snapper fillets! Thank you, Capt Jim! We really enjoyed sharing the day with you and will definitely book our next charter with you again.
My son and I went fishing with Captain Jim and had an excellent experience. Jim's boat was clean & comfortable and he quickly put us on the fish. There was never a dull moment as we caught fish one after the other in all sizes and types. I fish regularly and learned quite a bit from Jim's extensive knowledge of the area and how to catch the many fish that live there. My son isn't a fisherman and Jim was great at teaching my son exactly what to do to be successful catching fish. It worked, we caught more fish than we could count. After the trip Jim cleaned up the fish and packed them in ice and sent us to a restaurant where they prepared the fish 4 different ways. They served them family style and our whole group was able to enjoy the meal. Big thanks to Captain Jim for a fun day in the Keys! I highly recommend contacting Jim for a day on the water.
Capt Jim was great! Very patient and most of all made sure we had a great experience. We caught a ton of fish. Would definitely do it again.
Captain Jim was awesome!! He definitely knows his stuff!! Had a wonderful time. Highly recommended!!
Captain Jim is awesome! We had a great time. He is knowledgeable, patient, and very helpful. We will definitely go out with him again on our next trip here!
Captain Jim knows his stuff, great guy fun to talk to and best of all puts you on the fish. Definitely recommend for those hidden gems, and adventure's of fishing. We go to the Florida keys once or twice a year and Captain Jim will definitely be my go to guy for some fishing fun.
Capt. Jim was an absolutely fantastic guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable and flexible. We had to change the date due to weather. He was very up front about the conditions and about safety. We learned so much about fishing, the keys, and other wild life we saw while on his boat. Everything was very clean and relaxed. We caught enough for dinner and he gave us the best recommendation for where to have it cooked. We would recommend him to anyone of any skill level. We loved every second on his boat
Amazing day with my son and Capt. Jim! We would go again in a heartbeat! Capt. Jim was incredibly knowledgeable about the fish, the area, had some great stories to tell and just kept finding the fish:-) The 8 hour day went by way too quickly. Thanks, Capt. Jim!
I cannot recommend Captain Jim enough. He is incredibly personable, knowledgeable and skilled as a fisherman. We caught a wide variety of fish, although some weren't edible we had a lot of fun reeling them in for the half day. We managed to catch enough for dinner for the family too! My boyfriend had on a huge fish on the line but wasn't able to bring it in, that just means we'll have to come back again. Captain Jim went above and beyond the call of duty, after the trip he filleted our catch and brought it to us in a cooler bag to go. I am looking forward to doing this again later this year.
Jim put us on fish right away and we had an excellent time! I learned some new fishing methods and my daughter was able to catch fish too.
Book with Captain Jim. He is awesome! We learned about different fish, the area and learned two ways to fish in the Keys. We caught a total of 11 fish (ocean trout and mangrove snapper - a great tasting fish). We had booked with him in July but the weather did not cooperate; so we booked again in December and he moved out fishing day due to winds. We had a nice morning and a great time. He cleaned and filleted the fish for us. Highly recommend this fishing guide for a personal touch and a great fishing experience.
Wow! What an experience! We were so excited for this private charter. Capt Jim definitely lived up to the reviews! He was great! His patient manner and warm disposition made him a joy to go out with. He definitely knows the area well and was able to take us to a few fish hotspots. If you want to have a great time and catch some big fish! This is definitely the charter for you! BOOK HIM BOOK HIM!
was a great morning fishing with captain jim his knowledge of fishing,the area and his committment to safety made it a pleasurable experience.his boat and equipment is top notch and a nice ride to one of his favorite fishing spots and before long we were catching fish. afterwards he cleaned and filleted our catch and packed on ice for me. next trip i’ll be fishing with jim again
We are very glad that we purchased this fishing trip. Captain Jim is great! He is very knowledgeable and he definitely knows how to put you on fish! During our trip, he was incredibly patient and kind as he coached us on how to catch fish. We caught a lot of fish and learned some interesting information about the area. We would definitely book this trip again!
Capt Jim Loftus was great! I learned a few new fishing techniques and it was such a great experience.
We had a great day on the water. Capt. Jim did a great job finding the fish. He was attentive to our needs. I highly recommend Mile Marker 27 Fishing Charters. Thanks Capt. Jim!
The fishing was great. My son and I caught about 12 fish each. Jim was on time, got us on the fish, his boat is nice and he is very personable. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to go fishing in the Keys.
My wife and I just spent a day with Capt. Jim all we can say is Excellent. Jim is a great person and a top notch fishing guide. If we had known we would have booked two or three more days with him. Thanks again Jim for the experience. Jeff & Bobbianne Staszak DePere, Wis.
Captain Jim knew exactly what to do and where to go to give us the best experience. We had plenty of action, and left ready to come back and do it again! I will be booking another trip with Captain Jim as soon possible.
Captain Jim gave us an experience more than what we expected. It was a perfect day, perfect fishing, and we learned so much! Captain is extremely patient and very knowledgeable, we were afraid to ask him anything! We will be back!
Our trip with Capt Jim was definitely top notch! It was raining at the time we were to begin but he adjusted the time forward (and even gave us extra time) to make sure we got in some great fishing. He is so knowledgeable about the area, the different fish and different fishing methods. He works hard to ensure you enjoy your time on the water and catch fish! We would highly recommend him and can’t wait to return and fish with him again.
Captain Jim was very personable and knowledgeable. The equipment was great, boat was clean. He worked very hard to make sure we caught fish! Thank you Captain Jim for a great time. We took the fish to Dante’s in Key West. Best fish dinner ever!
We booked a half day charter with Jim Loftus and had a great time despite the wind being against successful fishing. He is a delightful person with great conversation, knowledge, and general fun info about the area. His business ethic is superior as is his respect for the rules of boating. We felt confident in his skills and professionalism from the first contact to the good-bye. We highly recommend him!
Me and my father in law and his other son in law called Capt jim about going on a 4 hour charter. I based the decision off his reviews and I tell you we were not disappointed , we caught sea trout and other fish all day . He even took us out shark fishing even know we didnt catch anything I had 2 sharks on and it was a awsome experience. I will call Capt jim every time we come down to fish. He was ver knowledgeable on everything, he answered all our questions very professional if I could give him 10 stars I would.
Jim is a great captain. I would highly recommend him if you want to go fishing or just go out and explore the area. It was great to see a different side of Key West. He knew right where to go and was very professional. He is the real deal.
My family does at least one guided fishing trip per year with our kiddos. Jim is the best guide we have ever used. He has a nice clean boat and understands the tidal pattern in the Keys and how to find the fish. He was very patient with our nine year old son and great with our thirteen year old daughter.
Jim is a very knowledgeable captain. Runs a clean and well maintained boat and helps you every step of the way. I am from the west coast and virtually knew nothing about fishing in the Keys. I was very comfortable going out with Jim, he explains everything and knows the area well. I really didn't care to go out on a huge boat with a bunch of people and Mile Marker 27 fishing charters fit the bill perfectly. The next time I get to the Keys, I will most definitely give this guy a call and set something up. I would highly recommend Jim to anyone who is looking for a good guide and a fun day!
Captain Jim is an amazing captain! He is knowledgeable and fun. We caught many different kinds of fish. He was able to answer almost any question we had about the Keys and fishing. My 11 year old son was with us and Jim was so patient and helpful. Jim taught him about fishing, boating, and the Florida Keys. Captain Jim brings everything you need for a great day of fishing and fun. I would recommend anyone wanting a fishing trip in the Keys to choose Captain Jim and Mile Markers 27 Fishing Charters.
I doubt you'd find a more knowledgeable and friendly charter captain in the Keys. Captain Jim tailors the experience to what the weather allows and the client is interested in. I appreciated not only watching his expertise but his patience to explain anything of interest. Seeing his personality, I've no doubt he would assure a successful day for any novice like me or even the pro looking for local knowledge. Oh....and we caught fish!
Did a 2 day charter with Captain Jim. First day was a guys trip and second with the family. We fished in several different locations for many types of fish. We caught Tarpon, Mackerel, Many types of Snapper, and many others. Had enough fish to feed us a couple meals! The highlight of the trip was on day two when we caught a 7ft lemon shark!!! What an awesome trip. Captain Jim is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to finding what you are looking for and there was never a dull moment the entire time!! We highly recommend that anyone looking to take a charter in the keys use Mile Marker 27 and Captain Jim Loftus, you won't regret it!!!
If you are going to visit the beautiful Florida Keys and want an amazing fishing adventure I highly recommend Fin-A-Key Fishing Charters! I surprised my Sweetie with a 1/2 day fishing trip for his birthday and would do it again for sure! Capt Jim Loftus was outstanding! Professional, highly knowledgeable about fishing and surrounding area and an all around great guy! We did several types of fishing to include shark. We caught two 6-7 foot lemon sharks! What a rush! Capt Jim's main focus was making sure we were having a great time the entire time! Thanks for the memories Fin-A-Key!!!
capt jim will put you on the fish. he took me out to shark alley where I experienced the catch of a life time, a 9 ft 250 lb bull shark. it was awesome !!!
Fishing was a little rough with the winds .. Went to the back country to hide from the winds .. With in about 20 mins of the bait in the water we were hooked up fought the Bull shark for a bout 45 mins !! Went back were we dropped anchor .. Achored back up dropped bait 15 mins later hooked up again . What a Challenge of fighting a 250-300 # pound fish .. Had a great time and Captain Jim made it so easy !! Thanks Captain .. I'll Diffenitly b back !!!
It was my first-time fishing and now it will be my passion. The captain coordinated everything right from the weather to the fishing spots. He knew it will be an incredible beautiful day. He knows everything about fishing. I could never imagine I’ll catch a fish in my very first try. I am very grateful for the incredible experience.
Very good day of fishing at Ramrod key. Capt Jim was very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Fin a Key Charters.
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