Captain
Jim Loftus

Member since January 2016 Ramrod Key, United States
Background
I've basically been fishing my entire life. I started out as a freshwater fisherman fishing rivers and lakes and then when I moved to Florida I began fishing the saltwater flats, reefs and wrecks. After a successful career in the business world I began exploring the idea of becoming a charter captain/guide and started the process of obtaining my US Coast Guard License to pursue my true passion for fishing. I've been a licensed captain for the past 10 years and I am a full time guide in the lower Florida Keys where I reside. In addition to my USCG License, I am a guide member of the Lower Keys Guides Association – a guide member of the Florida Coastal Conservation Association, and an accredited captain of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary & Blue Star operator. I am also fully insured to operate as a for hire charter/guide service. I also believe in giving back to our country service men and women so I do donate trips to the Wounded Warrior Foundation.
Techniques
My preferred style of fishing is the back-country shallows, flats and near shore reefs and wrecks of the lower Florida Keys from Big Pine Key to Key West. The species I typically target depending on time of year and season is Tarpon-Bonefish-Permit-Sharks and Snappers. I prefer to fish live bait when possible but I am not opposed to fly and other techniques such as dead baiting and artificial lures. I have the option of using three different vessels depending on the type of fishing the client wants to do or the weather conditions permit: 16' Hewes Bonefisher with a 90 HP Yamaha 22' center console Panga with a 115 HP Evinrude

Hey, I'm Captain Jim Loftus

Ramrod Key, Verenigde Staten
Background
I've basically been fishing my entire life. I started out as a freshwater fisherman fishing rivers and lakes and then when I moved to Florida I began fishing the saltwater flats, reefs and wrecks. After a successful career in the business world I began exploring the idea of becoming a charter captain/guide and started the process of obtaining my US Coast Guard License to pursue my true passion for fishing. I've been a licensed captain for the past 10 years and I am a full time guide in the lower Florida Keys where I reside. In addition to my USCG License, I am a guide member of the Lower Keys Guides Association – a guide member of the Florida Coastal Conservation Association, and an accredited captain of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary & Blue Star operator. I am also fully insured to operate as a for hire charter/guide service. I also believe in giving back to our country service men and women so I do donate trips to the Wounded Warrior Foundation.
Techniques
My preferred style of fishing is the back-country shallows, flats and near shore reefs and wrecks of the lower Florida Keys from Big Pine Key to Key West. The species I typically target depending on time of year and season is Tarpon-Bonefish-Permit-Sharks and Snappers. I prefer to fish live bait when possible but I am not opposed to fly and other techniques such as dead baiting and artificial lures. I have the option of using three different vessels depending on the type of fishing the client wants to do or the weather conditions permit: 16' Hewes Bonefisher with a 90 HP Yamaha 22' center console Panga with a 115 HP Evinrude

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We took a half-day trip

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip โ€“ Backcountry op December 6, 2022
We couldnโ€™t have had a better time. Captain Jim helped my wife tremendously and she caught a lot of fish. I would highly...
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Full Day Backcountry

GECONTROLEERD   Full Day Trip โ€“ Backcountry op November 1, 2022
Captain Jim is the man.ย  You canโ€™t go wrong picking him as your guide.ย  Heโ€™s friendly, knowledgeable, experienced, funny,...
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Kim H.
Merrimack, NH
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June fishing trip

GECONTROLEERD   Full Day Trip โ€“ Backcountry op Juni 16, 2023
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Allen R.
Taylor Landing, TX
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Half day trip with Captain Jim

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip โ€“ Backcountry op April 12, 2022
Managed to catch fish almost the entire time even with the wind blowing 18+ mph.ย  We had a great time, plus we have enough...
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Jimmie W.
San Antonio, FL
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Half day trip with Captain Jim Loftus

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip โ€“ Backcountry op Mei 6, 2021
What a great day on the water with Captain Jim! He made us feel so comfortable.ย  Boat was immaculate and the...
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