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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2 day trip

Full Day Trip โ€“ Backcountry op Februari 2, 2019
I didnโ€™t have much experience fishing in the ocean, but I do have some freshwater experience. Jim was extremely patient with...
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Lance J.
Washington, District Of Columbia
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Backcountry trip with Fin A Key Charters

Half Day Trip โ€“ Backcountry op Februari 12, 2017
My Cousin and I had an awesome experience with Captain Jimmy. The weather was iffy with high winds on our only day in town...
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Bruce G.
Mantua, NJ
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Half day Tarpon with Captain Jim Loftus

GECONTROLEERD   Late Afternoon/Evening Tarpon Trip op April 29, 2019
Great trip with Captain Jim. Captained made it a great experience for me and my nephew. He showed and explained the techniques...
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John D. C.
Arlington, VA
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Half day flats trip with Captain Jim.

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip โ€“ Backcountry op Juli 30, 2018
Another great day with Captain Jim.ย  We booked again this year after a great first experience last year - and look forward...
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Marie W.
Brighton, Colorado
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Half Day

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip โ€“ Backcountry op December 30, 2020
While the weather did not cooperate with us we still had a wonderful time!
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