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
Uitstekend
4.8 / 5
(133 beoordelingen)
Naples
 Directe bevestiging
Trips vanaf US $450

Fishing Reports

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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Mike I.
Hendersonville, TN
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February fishing trip

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day โ€“ Backwater Fishing (AM) op Februari 7, 2019
Boat was a little tight for 4 big guys, otherwise a great trip.
Mike I. raadt Captain Jim Fortman โ€“ Ten Thousand Islands aan
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Mike I. raadt Captain Jim Fortman โ€“ Ten Thousand Islands aan
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Sue M.
Ashwaubenon, WI
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Half day trip with captain Jim

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day โ€“ Backwater Fishing (AM) op Maart 13, 2019
Had a great time with captain Jim. He knows the area and where to find the fish. He was very patient with a first time fisher...
Sue M. raadt Captain Jim Fortman โ€“ Ten Thousand Islands aan
Markeer beoordeling als nuttig
je vond deze beoordeling nuttig
Sue M. raadt Captain Jim Fortman โ€“ Ten Thousand Islands aan
Markeer beoordeling als nuttig
je vond deze beoordeling nuttig
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Charles P.
New Albany, OH
Zeer goed
3.7 / 5
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3.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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Fishing Trip March 31, 2018

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day โ€“ Backwater Fishing (AM) op Maart 31, 2018
My grandson and I had a great time fishing with Captain Jim.ย  He worked hard to put us on fish and we caught several fish...
Charles P. raadt Captain Jim Fortman โ€“ Ten Thousand Islands aan
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Charles P. raadt Captain Jim Fortman โ€“ Ten Thousand Islands aan
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Chris U.
Mishicot, WI
Goed
3.0 / 5
Ervaring:
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Fishing with Jim

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day โ€“ Backwater Fishing (AM) op December 24, 2020
Jim is an experienced Captain. You should be too if you book with him. Overall,ย  we had fun, bite was slow though.
Chris U. raadt Captain Jim Fortman โ€“ Ten Thousand Islands aan
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je en 2 mensen vonden deze beoordeling nuttig
Chris U. raadt Captain Jim Fortman โ€“ Ten Thousand Islands aan
Markeer beoordeling als nuttig
2 personen vinden deze beoordeling nuttig
je en 2 mensen vonden deze beoordeling nuttig
Joseph S.
Stafford Township, NJ
Goed
3.0 / 5
Ervaring:
Zeer goed
4.0 / 5
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2.0 / 5
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Goed
3.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day โ€“ Backwater Fishing (PM) op Maart 11, 2021
Nothing was biting
Joseph S. raadt Captain Jim Fortman โ€“ Ten Thousand Islands niet aan
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Joseph S. raadt Captain Jim Fortman โ€“ Ten Thousand Islands niet aan
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1 persoon vindt deze beoordeling nuttig
je en 1 andere persoon vonden deze beoordeling nuttig
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