Background
U.S.C.G. Licensed Master Captain – 100 Gross Tons
Bahamian Master, Class A – 120 Gross Tons
Johns’ true passion in life has always been fishing… as a young child, he spent most of his free time fishing and hunting… everything from tying flies and fly fishing for trout to bow hunting to crabbing to trapping muskrats and racoons. His grandfather told him “If you love your job, you will never have to work a day in your life” John took that to heart and pursued a career in doing… not only what he does best but also what he LOVES!!
Captain John spent a large portion of his adult life fishing Chesapeake Bay, off the coast of Ocean City, MD where he grew up… and has since fished Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, South Florida, the Bahamas and Panama. He also enjoys tournament fishing and has participated in (with success on occasion) numerous local and IGFA fishing tournaments here in Florida and elsewhere.
John is also a proud father of three amazing children: Ashley, Johnny and Christopher, whom are all lovers of the ocean and have all pursued careers within the marine field. Captain John truly enjoys charter fishing and hopes to show it each day to his guests when the boat departs the dock. In addition to his impressive fishing knowledge and experience. His skill set as captain also includes a lifetime of marine experience and knowledge on and off the water from diesel engines to navigating the islands of the Bahamas.
He says, “My biggest thrill is hooking up and being a part of catching a first-time charter guest their first fish, biggest fish, or the trophy catch of their life”.
When you step aboard the “Reel Candy” it is Capt. John’s goal to make you feel at home. Let’s “make memories that last a lifetime.”
