Captain
Jim Fortman

Member since July 2017 Naples, United States
Background
Capt. Jim Fortman is a Florida native who has been fishing the waters of South Florida for 40 years. Capt. Jim is also a knowledgeable guide, having studied Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Horticultural Science, and Agricultural Science at Broward Community College and Florida Atlantic University. Bringing friends and soon-to-be friends fishing and teaching them about the marine environment is his passion. Capt. Jim has also been designing and building custom fishing rods and jigs for over 25 years.
Techniques
Light tackle, spinning gear, live and artificial bait, fly fishing, back country, mangrove forest, sight fishing,

Hey, I'm Captain Jim Fortman

Naples, Verenigde Staten
Background
Capt. Jim Fortman is a Florida native who has been fishing the waters of South Florida for 40 years. Capt. Jim is also a knowledgeable guide, having studied Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Horticultural Science, and Agricultural Science at Broward Community College and Florida Atlantic University. Bringing friends and soon-to-be friends fishing and teaching them about the marine environment is his passion. Capt. Jim has also been designing and building custom fishing rods and jigs for over 25 years.
Techniques
Light tackle, spinning gear, live and artificial bait, fly fishing, back country, mangrove forest, sight fishing,
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Captain Jim Fortman โ€“ Ten Thousand Islands

State licensed
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4.8 / 5
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Naples
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Trips vanaf US $450

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Red October!
Red October!
Okt 28, 2018 Naples
October has been phenomenal in the Ten Thousand Islands, Naples, FL. The fish have been plentiful and the dinners have been even better. Snook, Redfish, Black Drum, Tarpon, Tripletail, Sea Trout, and Shark have been moving in to the area in quite the numbers. Clients have had a blast tackling these fish.
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No Red Tide in The Ten Thousand Islands
No Red Tide in The Ten Thousand Islands
Aug 3, 2018 Naples
July was a phenomenal month for Snook, Trout, Black Drum, and even Flounder. We have been releasing many slot sized Snook and above. Big Black Drum have been released and invited to the table. The Trout bite is still on fire, and weโ€™ve caught a couple of quality Flounder. Other species are still hanging around. Juvenile Tarpon still litter the canals and river mouths, as well as juvenile Red Fish. We expect conditions to remain the same throughout the month of August. There is no Red Tide or Green Algae in our water. Everything is healthy for the table and quality of life. Tight Lines, Captain Jim Fortman
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Fintastic Fishing in the Ten Thousand Is
Fintastic Fishing in the Ten Thousand Is
Jul 4, 2018 Naples
The summer bite is hot in the Ten Thousand Islands. It has not been affected by by the Red Tide or Algae Bloom to our north. Fishing has been great! Many fish coming over the rails, including 35 inch Black Drum, 35 inch Snook, 18 inch Flounder, Shark, Redfish, large Jacks, and all the Trout you can take home.
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First Two Weeks of July
First Two Weeks of July
Jul 16, 2017 Naples
I was able to get back out on the water for some backcountry fishing. Snook and Redfish are still in abundance on the points and deep shorelines. Trout are hanging out on the outside, but not as much on the inside. My favorite species to catch on light tackle showed back up...The Black Drum is a great dinner fare and one of my favorites to eat. They can be found in the same areas as the Snook and Redfish. Tarpon and Shark are still making appearances in the backwater bays and flats. I know of one lucky tarpon that I stalked for at least an hour, on a mudflat. He was interested, but not hungry. We watched him gorge himself on the fry.
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3/4 Day Fishing Trip

GECONTROLEERD   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Backwater Fishing op Augustus 12, 2022
Capt. Jim was great.ย  He really knows the water and how to find the fish. His boat and gear are in great shape. His instructions...
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Great experience.

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day โ€“ Backwater Fishing (AM) op Mei 6, 2024
Captain Jim is extremely knowledgeable and can definitely get you to where the fish are. Catching them is your job. We had...
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5-Hour Trip with Captain Jim

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day โ€“ Backwater Fishing (AM) op Juli 4, 2023
Took my wife and grandson fishing.ย  The tide was unfavorable so the bite wasnโ€™t as strong as it could have been, but Captain...
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Makes fishing fun

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day โ€“ Backwater Fishing (AM) op November 27, 2024
Jim has been a captain for a long time but still enjoys it and brings good energy.ย  Very knowledgeable.ย  Took my son under...
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Magnificent fish

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day โ€“ Backwater Fishing (AM) op Maart 20, 2024
An hour into the fishing trip, I hooked a huge tarpon! Captain Jim was by my side the whole time, providing help and guidance,...
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