Inshore & Nearshore Fishing Trips

Meet the Captain:

• Captain James "Jim" Pollard is a USCG Licensed Master Captain and Pinellas County native, who has been fishing the waters of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of America since 1994. In 2017, Capt. Jim left a successful career in the restaurant and hospitality industry to pursue his passion for fishing and his dream of guiding clients in the waters he loves. Capt. Jim is dedicated to providing exceptional fishing experiences for every client; using top-of-the-line tackle, with a boat specifically designed with his clients’ experiences in mind.

What’s Included:

• Fishing for 4 Anglers (MAX 6 passengers)
• Fishing licenses (State of Florida requires us captains to purchase the fishing license annually for the boat and up to four anglers. For example, 5 people can go on the boat but only 4 people can fish at a time.)
• Rods, reels, all bait and tackle
• Bottles of water and Ice
• Storage for personal items on-board
• Yeti Cooler for your food and other beverages
• Post-charter fish cleaning and preparation

What to Bring:

• Reef Safe Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• UPF Fishing Shirt
• Towel
• Any food or beverages other than water
• Alcohol permitted (Please no glass bottles)
• Cooler/Bag for taking home fresh catch

The Boat:

• 2015 24ft Avenger (Fully Rebuilt in 2021)
• Custom Built Dual Station Tower 
• 2023 Mercury 250HP Outboard Motor
• Minn Kota 36v Trolling Motor 
• Dual 10ft Minn Kota Raptor Shallow Water Anchors 
• Garmin 12in and Garmin 9in Navigation System with Fish Finder and Side Scan Technology 
• 55 Gallon Live Well with Two Pumps 
• SafeFloor High Performance Marine Surfacing Throughout for Superior Slip Resistance and Comfort
• Deck Gear Fighting Chair for Battling Large Tarpon/Gamefish
• Two Yeti Coolers for Your Food/Beverages, and Ample Storage for Personal Items

The Tackle:

• Temple Fork Outfitters Rods - 7’6” 8-17 pound rod paired with Florida Fishing Products reels spooled with 15lb braided line