Capt John Larsen

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Capt John Larsen

Palm Beach, FL

22' Sterling

1 to 4 people

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Capt John Larsen is a full-time fishing guide in South Florida. Nothing compares to relaxing urban lake fishing in Southeast Florida. To get your slice of paradise, take a trip with Capt John. Join Capt. John on Lake Osborn, Lake Ida, Lake Okeechobee, or saltwater inshore fishing for a few hours and enjoy what these waters have to offer.

In freshwater, you will be spending your day out on a lake battling huge largemouth bass, peacock bass, or clown knife fish. This area is known for having some of the greatest bass fishing scenes in the state, so it’s a perfect opportunity to polish your fishing technique.

Hop aboard a 22’ Sterling boat that’s been newly built in 2020. She features the latest Garmin navigational electronics and she’s powered by a 250 HP Mercury 4-stroke engine. The boat has plenty of fishing space for 4 guests and also features a live bait tank, a cooler, and several fishing chairs.

Capt John Larsen will supply you with professional tournament equipment, including rods, reels, and lures. This equipment is great for light tackle fishing, but if you’re planning to catch fish on a fly, please bring your own.

Capt John also grew up in the Jupiter area and is very, very proficient in the area inshore fishing, especially the local snook.

You only need to purchase your fishing license and prepare some snacks and drinks of your choice. Don’t forget your sun protection to avoid getting sunburned.

Capt John offers incredible trips for trophy bass and summer trips for big snook, with a Captain who’s always ready to take you to your next catch. Welcome aboard!

Capt John Larsen

Species Capt John catches

Largemouth Bass

Peacock Bass

Clown Knifefish

Snakehead

Snook

Oscar

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Amenities:

Fishing Chairs
GPS & Fishfinder
Life Jackets
Catch and Release Allowed
Cooler, Ice, Bottled Water

About this Tour:

Boat Specs: 22+ ft
Boat Capacity: 4 People
All Fishing Equipment
Boat & Fuel
Photos

Fishing Techniques:

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Livebait
Fly Fishing
Artificial Lures

Fishing Equipment:

Spinning Rods
Baitcasting Rods
Left & Right Handed
Fly Rods (request only)
Braid & Mono Line

WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT CAPT JOHN

						Lake Ida Peacock Bass fishing Put us on a lot of fish. Caught quite a few peacock bass and a few other types of fish. Very knowledgeable			
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Drake		2/09/2024
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Drake
2/09/2024

						Lake Ida Peacock Bass fishing Put us on a lot of fish. Caught quite a few peacock bass and a few other types of fish. Very knowledgeable
					
						Great trip Captain John was a lot of fun and knew his stuff. He was very helpful w/ my dad and daughter. Much appreciated his efforts.			
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Dusty Gallas		11/25/2023
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Dusty Gallas
11/25/2023

						Great trip Captain John was a lot of fun and knew his stuff. He was very helpful w/ my dad and daughter. Much appreciated his efforts.
					
						Bass fishing! City of Okeechobee Fishing Trip - 6 Hrs Schedule : Morning Session (Private)			
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Dusty Gallas		11/22/2023
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Dusty Gallas
11/22/2023

						Bass fishing! City of Okeechobee Fishing Trip - 6 Hrs Schedule : Morning Session (Private)
					
						Great experience! Lake Okeechobee - Clewiston - 6 Hr Trip Schedule : Morning Session (Private)			
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Jim Cooper		11/16/2023
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Jim Cooper
11/16/2023

						Great experience! Lake Okeechobee - Clewiston - 6 Hr Trip Schedule : Morning Session (Private)
					
						Fishing with John Lake Okeechobee Belle Glade - 4 hr Trip Schedule : Afternoon Session (Private)			
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Lance L Preston		10/27/2023
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Lance L Preston
10/27/2023

						Fishing with John Lake Okeechobee Belle Glade - 4 hr Trip Schedule : Afternoon Session (Private)
					
						Bass fishing FTL Iguana Hunting Trip - 4 Hr Schedule : Afternoon Session (Private)			
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Ray Matthews		10/13/2023
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Ray Matthews
10/13/2023

						Bass fishing FTL Iguana Hunting Trip - 4 Hr Schedule : Afternoon Session (Private)
					
						Great experience John was an excellent guide very knowledgeable about all things fish !!! Caught so many had to take a break!!! He also taught us many things to improve our fishing skills!! Looking forward to booking with him in January!!! He is the best!!!			
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Lance Preston		10/05/2023
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Lance Preston
10/05/2023

						Great experience John was an excellent guide very knowledgeable about all things fish !!! Caught so many had to take a break!!! He also taught us many things to improve our fishing skills!! Looking forward to booking with him in January!!! He is the best!!!
					
						John Larsen Fished Lake Osborne with Captain Larsen in April of 23. He certainly knows his stuff. Had a great time and caught plenty of fish. I added 5 new species to my personnel list of fish caught on this trip.			
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Peter P Bau		4/10/2023
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Peter P Bau
4/10/2023

						John Larsen Fished Lake Osborne with Captain Larsen in April of 23. He certainly knows his stuff. Had a great time and caught plenty of fish. I added 5 new species to my personnel list of fish caught on this trip.
					
						Best Peacock Bass Guide hands down I booked an 8 hour peacock bass fishing trip with bass online. They were very informative about the different places they fish. Because we were staying in Pompano beach they recommended I fish Lake Ida. They hooked me up with Capt. John Larsen for my trip. Capt. John reached out to me to finalize things the day before the trip. He asked questions to see what kind of fish I wanted to target. Once I told him that I wanted to mostly catch peacock bass he let me know the fishing style and what we would be doing. He made recommendations for how much live bait we needed and let me know he would have a cooler full of ice and water. We could bring other drinks and food. I showed up at the ramp and Capt. John was all ready to go. We headed to our first place. I am a bass fisherman so he only needed to explain that we needed to skip the bait under the docks and watch the line. My second cast the line jumped and started to move. I reeled down on the fish and set the hook. The fish did not move and it was like setting the hook on a rock. Then the fish just started to dig. Capt. John let me know to keep him away from the pylons and get him into open water. After a brief solid fight Capt. John netted my fish. A 2 1/2 pound peacock bass. We caught over 30 fish that day and I had the best time. Capt. John used my camera and took some shots of me and then I had him fish and took some shots of him. You need to book a trip with Capt. John Larsen he knows his stuff and puts you on the fish!!!			
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bobs861		3/12/2023
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bobs861
3/12/2023

						Best Peacock Bass Guide hands down I booked an 8 hour peacock bass fishing trip with bass online. They were very informative about the different places they fish. Because we were staying in Pompano beach they recommended I fish Lake Ida. They hooked me up with Capt. John Larsen for my trip. Capt. John reached out to me to finalize things the day before the trip. He asked questions to see what kind of fish I wanted to target. Once I told him that I wanted to mostly catch peacock bass he let me know the fishing style and what we would be doing. He made recommendations for how much live bait we needed and let me know he would have a cooler full of ice and water. We could bring other drinks and food. I showed up at the ramp and Capt. John was all ready to go. We headed to our first place. I am a bass fisherman so he only needed to explain that we needed to skip the bait under the docks and watch the line. My second cast the line jumped and started to move. I reeled down on the fish and set the hook. The fish did not move and it was like setting the hook on a rock. Then the fish just started to dig. Capt. John let me know to keep him away from the pylons and get him into open water. After a brief solid fight Capt. John netted my fish. A 2 1/2 pound peacock bass. We caught over 30 fish that day and I had the best time. Capt. John used my camera and took some shots of me and then I had him fish and took some shots of him. You need to book a trip with Capt. John Larsen he knows his stuff and puts you on the fish!!!
					
						Best Peacock Bass Guide hands down I booked an 8 hour peacock bass fishing trip with bass online. They were very informative about the different places they fish. Because we were staying in Pompano beach they recommended I fish Lake Ida. They hooked me up with Capt. John Larsen for my trip. Capt. John reached out to me to finalize things the day before the trip. He asked questions to see what kind of fish I wanted to target. Once I told him that I wanted to mostly catch peacock bass he let me know the fishing style and what we would be doing. He made recommendations for how much live bait we needed and let me know he would have a cooler full of ice and water. We could bring other drinks and food. I showed up at the ramp and Capt. John was all ready to go. We headed to our first place. I am a bass fisherman so he only needed to explain that we needed to skip the bait under the docks and watch the line. My second cast the line jumped and started to move. I reeled down on the fish and set the hook. The fish did not move and it was like setting the hook on a rock. Then the fish just started to dig. Capt. John let me know to keep him away from the pylons and get him into open water. After a brief solid fight Capt. John netted my fish. A 2 1/2 pound peacock bass. We caught over 30 fish that day and I had the best time. Capt. John used my camera and took some shots of me and then I had him fish and took some shots of him. You need to book a trip with Capt. John Larsen he knows his stuff and puts you on the fish!!!			
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Bob S		3/12/2023
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Bob S
3/12/2023

						Best Peacock Bass Guide hands down I booked an 8 hour peacock bass fishing trip with bass online. They were very informative about the different places they fish. Because we were staying in Pompano beach they recommended I fish Lake Ida. They hooked me up with Capt. John Larsen for my trip. Capt. John reached out to me to finalize things the day before the trip. He asked questions to see what kind of fish I wanted to target. Once I told him that I wanted to mostly catch peacock bass he let me know the fishing style and what we would be doing. He made recommendations for how much live bait we needed and let me know he would have a cooler full of ice and water. We could bring other drinks and food. I showed up at the ramp and Capt. John was all ready to go. We headed to our first place. I am a bass fisherman so he only needed to explain that we needed to skip the bait under the docks and watch the line. My second cast the line jumped and started to move. I reeled down on the fish and set the hook. The fish did not move and it was like setting the hook on a rock. Then the fish just started to dig. Capt. John let me know to keep him away from the pylons and get him into open water. After a brief solid fight Capt. John netted my fish. A 2 1/2 pound peacock bass. We caught over 30 fish that day and I had the best time. Capt. John used my camera and took some shots of me and then I had him fish and took some shots of him. You need to book a trip with Capt. John Larsen he knows his stuff and puts you on the fish!!!
					
						Best Peacock Bass Guide hands down I booked an 8 hour peacock bass fishing trip with bass online. They were very informative about the different places they fish. Because we were staying in Pompano beach they recommended I fish Lake Ida. They hooked me up with Capt. John Larsen for my trip. Capt. John reached out to me to finalize things the day before the trip. He asked questions to see what kind of fish I wanted to target. Once I told him that I wanted to mostly catch peacock bass he let me know the fishing style and what we would be doing. He made recommendations for how much live bait we needed and let me know he would have a cooler full of ice and water. We could bring other drinks and food. I showed up at the ramp and Capt. John was all ready to go. We headed to our first place. I am a bass fisherman so he only needed to explain that we needed to skip the bait under the docks and watch the line. My second cast the line jumped and started to move. I reeled down on the fish and set the hook. The fish did not move and it was like setting the hook on a rock. Then the fish just started to dig. Capt. John let me know to keep him away from the pylons and get him into open water. After a brief solid fight Capt. John netted my fish. A 2 1/2 pound peacock bass. We caught over 30 fish that day and I had the best time. Capt. John used my camera and took some shots of me and then I had him fish and took some shots of him. You need to book a trip with Capt. John Larsen he knows his stuff and puts you on the fish!!!			
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bobs861		3/12/2023
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bobs861
3/12/2023

						Best Peacock Bass Guide hands down I booked an 8 hour peacock bass fishing trip with bass online. They were very informative about the different places they fish. Because we were staying in Pompano beach they recommended I fish Lake Ida. They hooked me up with Capt. John Larsen for my trip. Capt. John reached out to me to finalize things the day before the trip. He asked questions to see what kind of fish I wanted to target. Once I told him that I wanted to mostly catch peacock bass he let me know the fishing style and what we would be doing. He made recommendations for how much live bait we needed and let me know he would have a cooler full of ice and water. We could bring other drinks and food. I showed up at the ramp and Capt. John was all ready to go. We headed to our first place. I am a bass fisherman so he only needed to explain that we needed to skip the bait under the docks and watch the line. My second cast the line jumped and started to move. I reeled down on the fish and set the hook. The fish did not move and it was like setting the hook on a rock. Then the fish just started to dig. Capt. John let me know to keep him away from the pylons and get him into open water. After a brief solid fight Capt. John netted my fish. A 2 1/2 pound peacock bass. We caught over 30 fish that day and I had the best time. Capt. John used my camera and took some shots of me and then I had him fish and took some shots of him. You need to book a trip with Capt. John Larsen he knows his stuff and puts you on the fish!!!
					
						Reliable and fun! John was an amazing host! He made our boat ride very fun and his boat was very well kept.. He suggested we meet in the morning instead of in the afternoon because of how hot it can get out for us and the fish. We caught a good amount of fish too! John was also prompt and reliable. If you're looking for a world class top notch service, this is the real deal!			
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Fitlotus		10/17/2021
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Fitlotus
10/17/2021

						Reliable and fun! John was an amazing host! He made our boat ride very fun and his boat was very well kept.. He suggested we meet in the morning instead of in the afternoon because of how hot it can get out for us and the fish. We caught a good amount of fish too! John was also prompt and reliable. If you're looking for a world class top notch service, this is the real deal!
					
						Reliable and fun! John was an amazing host! He made our boat ride very fun and his boat was very well kept.. He suggested we meet in the morning instead of in the afternoon because of how hot it can get out for us and the fish. We caught a good amount of fish too! John was also prompt and reliable. If you're looking for a world class top notch service, this is the real deal!			
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Angela A		10/01/2021
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Angela A
10/01/2021

						Reliable and fun! John was an amazing host! He made our boat ride very fun and his boat was very well kept.. He suggested we meet in the morning instead of in the afternoon because of how hot it can get out for us and the fish. We caught a good amount of fish too! John was also prompt and reliable. If you're looking for a world class top notch service, this is the real deal!
					
						Great day fishing! Boat, Captain and fishing was first class! My son, best friend and I recently did a trip with Captain John. Caught over 100 fish and 90 were Peacock Bass! Very enjoyable day had by all. Not only was John knowledgeable, he was a great guy to spend a day fishing with.			
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Tucker Reeder		7/10/2021
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Tucker Reeder
7/10/2021

						Great day fishing! Boat, Captain and fishing was first class! My son, best friend and I recently did a trip with Captain John. Caught over 100 fish and 90 were Peacock Bass! Very enjoyable day had by all. Not only was John knowledgeable, he was a great guy to spend a day fishing with.
					
						Captain Larsen Captain Larsen was outstanding, he put us on fish all day. He was patient with us and explained what we were trying to do. Once we took his advice we began putting fish in the boat. I highly recommend Captain Larsen for your south Florida fishing adventure.			
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Joseph Groves		5/13/2021
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Joseph Groves
5/13/2021

						Captain Larsen Captain Larsen was outstanding, he put us on fish all day. He was patient with us and explained what we were trying to do. Once we took his advice we began putting fish in the boat. I highly recommend Captain Larsen for your south Florida fishing adventure.
					
						His passion, knowledge I Had a great experience fishing with Captain John Larsen. His passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm for fishing was contagious. I am an experienced angler, but he offered me tips and taught me new techniques that I will definitely use/apply. I would definitely recommend Captain John Larsen to anyone looking for a great fishing experience.			
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Steve Johnson		5/08/2021
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Steve Johnson
5/08/2021

						His passion, knowledge I Had a great experience fishing with Captain John Larsen. His passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm for fishing was contagious. I am an experienced angler, but he offered me tips and taught me new techniques that I will definitely use/apply. I would definitely recommend Captain John Larsen to anyone looking for a great fishing experience.
					
						Awesome day We had an awesome day with Captain John. His boat was clean and very well equipped. Great gear and he put us on fish all day. Trifecta- Peacock bass-Largemouth bass and Clown knife fish. We will be back in future. Thank you John for a wonderful experience.			
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Ruth Randi		4/17/2021
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Ruth Randi
4/17/2021

						Awesome day We had an awesome day with Captain John. His boat was clean and very well equipped. Great gear and he put us on fish all day. Trifecta- Peacock bass-Largemouth bass and Clown knife fish. We will be back in future. Thank you John for a wonderful experience.
					
						Lake Osborne Slam! Captain John Larsen put us on fish early and often on an all day fishing adventure. Catching Peacock Bass, Largemouth Bass, Knife Clown Fish and many more species. Captain John will put you on the fish.			
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Will K.		4/12/2021
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Will K.
4/12/2021

						Lake Osborne Slam! Captain John Larsen put us on fish early and often on an all day fishing adventure. Catching Peacock Bass, Largemouth Bass, Knife Clown Fish and many more species. Captain John will put you on the fish.
					
						Wooden that Peacock butt!! Really enjoyed fishing with John! One of the best guides I’ve gone out with on the water! Anyone who wants to go Peacock fishing, John is the man!			
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Orlando A		3/18/2021
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Orlando A
3/18/2021

						Wooden that Peacock butt!! Really enjoyed fishing with John! One of the best guides I’ve gone out with on the water! Anyone who wants to go Peacock fishing, John is the man!
					
						Great fishing trip Great fishing trip with John , we were on fish all day . Will def go out with him again . Thank you for making it a great day			
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Joseph Iovino		11/04/2020
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Joseph Iovino
11/04/2020

						Great fishing trip Great fishing trip with John , we were on fish all day . Will def go out with him again . Thank you for making it a great day
					
						Great experience Had a great experience with Captain John. Super nice bass fishing boat and we caught a bunch of fish.			
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Scott Aigen		9/20/2020
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Scott Aigen
9/20/2020

						Great experience Had a great experience with Captain John. Super nice bass fishing boat and we caught a bunch of fish.
					
						10/10 would recommend. Always wanted to catch a peacock bass since I started fishing. My uncle booked a last minute trip before I left the state and I got my chance. Captain John Larsen was very knowledgeable and gave us many helpful tips during our 4 hour session. Needless to say, he put us on a ton of peacocks and a clown knife fish! Most fun I’ve ever had out on the water, 10/10 would recommend.			
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Cam Dyer		7/28/2020
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Cam Dyer
7/28/2020

						10/10 would recommend. Always wanted to catch a peacock bass since I started fishing. My uncle booked a last minute trip before I left the state and I got my chance. Captain John Larsen was very knowledgeable and gave us many helpful tips during our 4 hour session. Needless to say, he put us on a ton of peacocks and a clown knife fish! Most fun I’ve ever had out on the water, 10/10 would recommend.
					
						Captain John Larsen Captain John Larsen was awesome, he took us to the right spots to get some really nice Peacock Bass. He communicated very clearly before and during our time with him. He was very punctual, boat was super clean and ready with everything we needed to enjoy a very good fishing morning. I'll definitively go out fishing with him any time!			
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Ricardo Wallis		7/11/2020
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Ricardo Wallis
7/11/2020

						Captain John Larsen Captain John Larsen was awesome, he took us to the right spots to get some really nice Peacock Bass. He communicated very clearly before and during our time with him. He was very punctual, boat was super clean and ready with everything we needed to enjoy a very good fishing morning. I'll definitively go out fishing with him any time!
					
						He deliver, for sure. John is very friendly, have patience to teach if needed, know the place as the palm of his hand, new boat. Was able to catch many peacock Bass. What more do you want?			
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Globalker		5/24/2020
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Globalker
5/24/2020

						He deliver, for sure. John is very friendly, have patience to teach if needed, know the place as the palm of his hand, new boat. Was able to catch many peacock Bass. What more do you want?
					
						He deliver, for sure. John is very friendly, have patience to teach if needed, know the place as the palm of his hand, new boat. Was able to catch many peacock Bass. What more do you want?			
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Sergio Pretini		5/24/2020
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Sergio Pretini
5/24/2020

						He deliver, for sure. John is very friendly, have patience to teach if needed, know the place as the palm of his hand, new boat. Was able to catch many peacock Bass. What more do you want?
					
						We Slayed All Day! Great experience from start to finish. Captain John was on point from personality to profession. We brought in plenty of largemouth bass and even a few catfish. We all caught at least one BIG BOY too. The gear was great and we experienced zero troubles. We will be booking with him specifically again when we come back to Okeechobee. Thank you, Captain John!!! Adam Armstrong			
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Adam A.		3/26/2020
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Adam A.
3/26/2020

						We Slayed All Day! Great experience from start to finish. Captain John was on point from personality to profession. We brought in plenty of largemouth bass and even a few catfish. We all caught at least one BIG BOY too. The gear was great and we experienced zero troubles. We will be booking with him specifically again when we come back to Okeechobee. Thank you, Captain John!!! Adam Armstrong
					
						John Knows John Knows what he’s doing. Very knowledgeable and fun to have on the boat while fishing. Dude gives the best tips ever			
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Trey Holt		1/12/2020
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Trey Holt
1/12/2020

						John Knows John Knows what he’s doing. Very knowledgeable and fun to have on the boat while fishing. Dude gives the best tips ever
					

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						Lake Ida Peacock Bass fishing Put us on a lot of fish. Caught quite a few peacock bass and a few other types of fish. Very knowledgeable			
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Drake		2/09/2024
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Drake
2/09/2024

						Lake Ida Peacock Bass fishing Put us on a lot of fish. Caught quite a few peacock bass and a few other types of fish. Very knowledgeable
					
						Great trip Captain John was a lot of fun and knew his stuff. He was very helpful w/ my dad and daughter. Much appreciated his efforts.			
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Dusty Gallas		11/25/2023
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Dusty Gallas
11/25/2023

						Great trip Captain John was a lot of fun and knew his stuff. He was very helpful w/ my dad and daughter. Much appreciated his efforts.
					
						Bass fishing! City of Okeechobee Fishing Trip - 6 Hrs Schedule : Morning Session (Private)			
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Dusty Gallas		11/22/2023
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Dusty Gallas
11/22/2023

						Bass fishing! City of Okeechobee Fishing Trip - 6 Hrs Schedule : Morning Session (Private)
					
						Great experience! Lake Okeechobee - Clewiston - 6 Hr Trip Schedule : Morning Session (Private)			
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Jim Cooper		11/16/2023
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Jim Cooper
11/16/2023

						Great experience! Lake Okeechobee - Clewiston - 6 Hr Trip Schedule : Morning Session (Private)
					
						Fishing with John Lake Okeechobee Belle Glade - 4 hr Trip Schedule : Afternoon Session (Private)			
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Lance L Preston		10/27/2023
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Lance L Preston
10/27/2023

						Fishing with John Lake Okeechobee Belle Glade - 4 hr Trip Schedule : Afternoon Session (Private)
					
						Bass fishing FTL Iguana Hunting Trip - 4 Hr Schedule : Afternoon Session (Private)			
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Ray Matthews		10/13/2023
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Ray Matthews
10/13/2023

						Bass fishing FTL Iguana Hunting Trip - 4 Hr Schedule : Afternoon Session (Private)
					

						Great experience John was an excellent guide very knowledgeable about all things fish !!! Caught so many had to take a break!!! He also taught us many things to improve our fishing skills!! Looking forward to booking with him in January!!! He is the best!!!			
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Lance Preston		10/05/2023
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Lance Preston
10/05/2023

						Great experience John was an excellent guide very knowledgeable about all things fish !!! Caught so many had to take a break!!! He also taught us many things to improve our fishing skills!! Looking forward to booking with him in January!!! He is the best!!!
					
						John Larsen Fished Lake Osborne with Captain Larsen in April of 23. He certainly knows his stuff. Had a great time and caught plenty of fish. I added 5 new species to my personnel list of fish caught on this trip.			
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Peter P Bau		4/10/2023
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Peter P Bau
4/10/2023

						John Larsen Fished Lake Osborne with Captain Larsen in April of 23. He certainly knows his stuff. Had a great time and caught plenty of fish. I added 5 new species to my personnel list of fish caught on this trip.
					
						Best Peacock Bass Guide hands down I booked an 8 hour peacock bass fishing trip with bass online. They were very informative about the different places they fish. Because we were staying in Pompano beach they recommended I fish Lake Ida. They hooked me up with Capt. John Larsen for my trip. Capt. John reached out to me to finalize things the day before the trip. He asked questions to see what kind of fish I wanted to target. Once I told him that I wanted to mostly catch peacock bass he let me know the fishing style and what we would be doing. He made recommendations for how much live bait we needed and let me know he would have a cooler full of ice and water. We could bring other drinks and food. I showed up at the ramp and Capt. John was all ready to go. We headed to our first place. I am a bass fisherman so he only needed to explain that we needed to skip the bait under the docks and watch the line. My second cast the line jumped and started to move. I reeled down on the fish and set the hook. The fish did not move and it was like setting the hook on a rock. Then the fish just started to dig. Capt. John let me know to keep him away from the pylons and get him into open water. After a brief solid fight Capt. John netted my fish. A 2 1/2 pound peacock bass. We caught over 30 fish that day and I had the best time. Capt. John used my camera and took some shots of me and then I had him fish and took some shots of him. You need to book a trip with Capt. John Larsen he knows his stuff and puts you on the fish!!!			
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bobs861		3/12/2023
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bobs861
3/12/2023

						Best Peacock Bass Guide hands down I booked an 8 hour peacock bass fishing trip with bass online. They were very informative about the different places they fish. Because we were staying in Pompano beach they recommended I fish Lake Ida. They hooked me up with Capt. John Larsen for my trip. Capt. John reached out to me to finalize things the day before the trip. He asked questions to see what kind of fish I wanted to target. Once I told him that I wanted to mostly catch peacock bass he let me know the fishing style and what we would be doing. He made recommendations for how much live bait we needed and let me know he would have a cooler full of ice and water. We could bring other drinks and food. I showed up at the ramp and Capt. John was all ready to go. We headed to our first place. I am a bass fisherman so he only needed to explain that we needed to skip the bait under the docks and watch the line. My second cast the line jumped and started to move. I reeled down on the fish and set the hook. The fish did not move and it was like setting the hook on a rock. Then the fish just started to dig. Capt. John let me know to keep him away from the pylons and get him into open water. After a brief solid fight Capt. John netted my fish. A 2 1/2 pound peacock bass. We caught over 30 fish that day and I had the best time. Capt. John used my camera and took some shots of me and then I had him fish and took some shots of him. You need to book a trip with Capt. John Larsen he knows his stuff and puts you on the fish!!!
					
						Best Peacock Bass Guide hands down I booked an 8 hour peacock bass fishing trip with bass online. They were very informative about the different places they fish. Because we were staying in Pompano beach they recommended I fish Lake Ida. They hooked me up with Capt. John Larsen for my trip. Capt. John reached out to me to finalize things the day before the trip. He asked questions to see what kind of fish I wanted to target. Once I told him that I wanted to mostly catch peacock bass he let me know the fishing style and what we would be doing. He made recommendations for how much live bait we needed and let me know he would have a cooler full of ice and water. We could bring other drinks and food. I showed up at the ramp and Capt. John was all ready to go. We headed to our first place. I am a bass fisherman so he only needed to explain that we needed to skip the bait under the docks and watch the line. My second cast the line jumped and started to move. I reeled down on the fish and set the hook. The fish did not move and it was like setting the hook on a rock. Then the fish just started to dig. Capt. John let me know to keep him away from the pylons and get him into open water. After a brief solid fight Capt. John netted my fish. A 2 1/2 pound peacock bass. We caught over 30 fish that day and I had the best time. Capt. John used my camera and took some shots of me and then I had him fish and took some shots of him. You need to book a trip with Capt. John Larsen he knows his stuff and puts you on the fish!!!			
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Bob S		3/12/2023
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Bob S
3/12/2023

						Best Peacock Bass Guide hands down I booked an 8 hour peacock bass fishing trip with bass online. They were very informative about the different places they fish. Because we were staying in Pompano beach they recommended I fish Lake Ida. They hooked me up with Capt. John Larsen for my trip. Capt. John reached out to me to finalize things the day before the trip. He asked questions to see what kind of fish I wanted to target. Once I told him that I wanted to mostly catch peacock bass he let me know the fishing style and what we would be doing. He made recommendations for how much live bait we needed and let me know he would have a cooler full of ice and water. We could bring other drinks and food. I showed up at the ramp and Capt. John was all ready to go. We headed to our first place. I am a bass fisherman so he only needed to explain that we needed to skip the bait under the docks and watch the line. My second cast the line jumped and started to move. I reeled down on the fish and set the hook. The fish did not move and it was like setting the hook on a rock. Then the fish just started to dig. Capt. John let me know to keep him away from the pylons and get him into open water. After a brief solid fight Capt. John netted my fish. A 2 1/2 pound peacock bass. We caught over 30 fish that day and I had the best time. Capt. John used my camera and took some shots of me and then I had him fish and took some shots of him. You need to book a trip with Capt. John Larsen he knows his stuff and puts you on the fish!!!
					
						Best Peacock Bass Guide hands down I booked an 8 hour peacock bass fishing trip with bass online. They were very informative about the different places they fish. Because we were staying in Pompano beach they recommended I fish Lake Ida. They hooked me up with Capt. John Larsen for my trip. Capt. John reached out to me to finalize things the day before the trip. He asked questions to see what kind of fish I wanted to target. Once I told him that I wanted to mostly catch peacock bass he let me know the fishing style and what we would be doing. He made recommendations for how much live bait we needed and let me know he would have a cooler full of ice and water. We could bring other drinks and food. I showed up at the ramp and Capt. John was all ready to go. We headed to our first place. I am a bass fisherman so he only needed to explain that we needed to skip the bait under the docks and watch the line. My second cast the line jumped and started to move. I reeled down on the fish and set the hook. The fish did not move and it was like setting the hook on a rock. Then the fish just started to dig. Capt. John let me know to keep him away from the pylons and get him into open water. After a brief solid fight Capt. John netted my fish. A 2 1/2 pound peacock bass. We caught over 30 fish that day and I had the best time. Capt. John used my camera and took some shots of me and then I had him fish and took some shots of him. You need to book a trip with Capt. John Larsen he knows his stuff and puts you on the fish!!!			
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bobs861		3/12/2023
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bobs861
3/12/2023

						Best Peacock Bass Guide hands down I booked an 8 hour peacock bass fishing trip with bass online. They were very informative about the different places they fish. Because we were staying in Pompano beach they recommended I fish Lake Ida. They hooked me up with Capt. John Larsen for my trip. Capt. John reached out to me to finalize things the day before the trip. He asked questions to see what kind of fish I wanted to target. Once I told him that I wanted to mostly catch peacock bass he let me know the fishing style and what we would be doing. He made recommendations for how much live bait we needed and let me know he would have a cooler full of ice and water. We could bring other drinks and food. I showed up at the ramp and Capt. John was all ready to go. We headed to our first place. I am a bass fisherman so he only needed to explain that we needed to skip the bait under the docks and watch the line. My second cast the line jumped and started to move. I reeled down on the fish and set the hook. The fish did not move and it was like setting the hook on a rock. Then the fish just started to dig. Capt. John let me know to keep him away from the pylons and get him into open water. After a brief solid fight Capt. John netted my fish. A 2 1/2 pound peacock bass. We caught over 30 fish that day and I had the best time. Capt. John used my camera and took some shots of me and then I had him fish and took some shots of him. You need to book a trip with Capt. John Larsen he knows his stuff and puts you on the fish!!!
					
						Reliable and fun! John was an amazing host! He made our boat ride very fun and his boat was very well kept.. He suggested we meet in the morning instead of in the afternoon because of how hot it can get out for us and the fish. We caught a good amount of fish too! John was also prompt and reliable. If you're looking for a world class top notch service, this is the real deal!			
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Fitlotus		10/17/2021
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Fitlotus
10/17/2021

						Reliable and fun! John was an amazing host! He made our boat ride very fun and his boat was very well kept.. He suggested we meet in the morning instead of in the afternoon because of how hot it can get out for us and the fish. We caught a good amount of fish too! John was also prompt and reliable. If you're looking for a world class top notch service, this is the real deal!
					

						Reliable and fun! John was an amazing host! He made our boat ride very fun and his boat was very well kept.. He suggested we meet in the morning instead of in the afternoon because of how hot it can get out for us and the fish. We caught a good amount of fish too! John was also prompt and reliable. If you're looking for a world class top notch service, this is the real deal!			
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Angela A		10/01/2021
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Angela A
10/01/2021

						Reliable and fun! John was an amazing host! He made our boat ride very fun and his boat was very well kept.. He suggested we meet in the morning instead of in the afternoon because of how hot it can get out for us and the fish. We caught a good amount of fish too! John was also prompt and reliable. If you're looking for a world class top notch service, this is the real deal!
					
						Great day fishing! Boat, Captain and fishing was first class! My son, best friend and I recently did a trip with Captain John. Caught over 100 fish and 90 were Peacock Bass! Very enjoyable day had by all. Not only was John knowledgeable, he was a great guy to spend a day fishing with.			
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Tucker Reeder		7/10/2021
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Tucker Reeder
7/10/2021

						Great day fishing! Boat, Captain and fishing was first class! My son, best friend and I recently did a trip with Captain John. Caught over 100 fish and 90 were Peacock Bass! Very enjoyable day had by all. Not only was John knowledgeable, he was a great guy to spend a day fishing with.
					
						Captain Larsen Captain Larsen was outstanding, he put us on fish all day. He was patient with us and explained what we were trying to do. Once we took his advice we began putting fish in the boat. I highly recommend Captain Larsen for your south Florida fishing adventure.			
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Joseph Groves		5/13/2021
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Joseph Groves
5/13/2021

						Captain Larsen Captain Larsen was outstanding, he put us on fish all day. He was patient with us and explained what we were trying to do. Once we took his advice we began putting fish in the boat. I highly recommend Captain Larsen for your south Florida fishing adventure.
					
						His passion, knowledge I Had a great experience fishing with Captain John Larsen. His passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm for fishing was contagious. I am an experienced angler, but he offered me tips and taught me new techniques that I will definitely use/apply. I would definitely recommend Captain John Larsen to anyone looking for a great fishing experience.			
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Steve Johnson		5/08/2021
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Steve Johnson
5/08/2021

						His passion, knowledge I Had a great experience fishing with Captain John Larsen. His passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm for fishing was contagious. I am an experienced angler, but he offered me tips and taught me new techniques that I will definitely use/apply. I would definitely recommend Captain John Larsen to anyone looking for a great fishing experience.
					
						Awesome day We had an awesome day with Captain John. His boat was clean and very well equipped. Great gear and he put us on fish all day. Trifecta- Peacock bass-Largemouth bass and Clown knife fish. We will be back in future. Thank you John for a wonderful experience.			
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Ruth Randi		4/17/2021
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Ruth Randi
4/17/2021

						Awesome day We had an awesome day with Captain John. His boat was clean and very well equipped. Great gear and he put us on fish all day. Trifecta- Peacock bass-Largemouth bass and Clown knife fish. We will be back in future. Thank you John for a wonderful experience.
					
						Lake Osborne Slam! Captain John Larsen put us on fish early and often on an all day fishing adventure. Catching Peacock Bass, Largemouth Bass, Knife Clown Fish and many more species. Captain John will put you on the fish.			
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Will K.		4/12/2021
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Will K.
4/12/2021

						Lake Osborne Slam! Captain John Larsen put us on fish early and often on an all day fishing adventure. Catching Peacock Bass, Largemouth Bass, Knife Clown Fish and many more species. Captain John will put you on the fish.
					

						Wooden that Peacock butt!! Really enjoyed fishing with John! One of the best guides I’ve gone out with on the water! Anyone who wants to go Peacock fishing, John is the man!			
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Orlando A		3/18/2021
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Orlando A
3/18/2021

						Wooden that Peacock butt!! Really enjoyed fishing with John! One of the best guides I’ve gone out with on the water! Anyone who wants to go Peacock fishing, John is the man!
					
						Great fishing trip Great fishing trip with John , we were on fish all day . Will def go out with him again . Thank you for making it a great day			
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Joseph Iovino		11/04/2020
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Joseph Iovino
11/04/2020

						Great fishing trip Great fishing trip with John , we were on fish all day . Will def go out with him again . Thank you for making it a great day
					
						Great experience Had a great experience with Captain John. Super nice bass fishing boat and we caught a bunch of fish.			
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Scott Aigen		9/20/2020
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Scott Aigen
9/20/2020

						Great experience Had a great experience with Captain John. Super nice bass fishing boat and we caught a bunch of fish.
					
						10/10 would recommend. Always wanted to catch a peacock bass since I started fishing. My uncle booked a last minute trip before I left the state and I got my chance. Captain John Larsen was very knowledgeable and gave us many helpful tips during our 4 hour session. Needless to say, he put us on a ton of peacocks and a clown knife fish! Most fun I’ve ever had out on the water, 10/10 would recommend.			
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Cam Dyer		7/28/2020
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Cam Dyer
7/28/2020

						10/10 would recommend. Always wanted to catch a peacock bass since I started fishing. My uncle booked a last minute trip before I left the state and I got my chance. Captain John Larsen was very knowledgeable and gave us many helpful tips during our 4 hour session. Needless to say, he put us on a ton of peacocks and a clown knife fish! Most fun I’ve ever had out on the water, 10/10 would recommend.
					
						Captain John Larsen Captain John Larsen was awesome, he took us to the right spots to get some really nice Peacock Bass. He communicated very clearly before and during our time with him. He was very punctual, boat was super clean and ready with everything we needed to enjoy a very good fishing morning. I'll definitively go out fishing with him any time!			
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Ricardo Wallis		7/11/2020
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Ricardo Wallis
7/11/2020

						Captain John Larsen Captain John Larsen was awesome, he took us to the right spots to get some really nice Peacock Bass. He communicated very clearly before and during our time with him. He was very punctual, boat was super clean and ready with everything we needed to enjoy a very good fishing morning. I'll definitively go out fishing with him any time!
					
						He deliver, for sure. John is very friendly, have patience to teach if needed, know the place as the palm of his hand, new boat. Was able to catch many peacock Bass. What more do you want?			
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Globalker		5/24/2020
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Globalker
5/24/2020

						He deliver, for sure. John is very friendly, have patience to teach if needed, know the place as the palm of his hand, new boat. Was able to catch many peacock Bass. What more do you want?
					

						He deliver, for sure. John is very friendly, have patience to teach if needed, know the place as the palm of his hand, new boat. Was able to catch many peacock Bass. What more do you want?			
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Sergio Pretini		5/24/2020
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Sergio Pretini
5/24/2020

						He deliver, for sure. John is very friendly, have patience to teach if needed, know the place as the palm of his hand, new boat. Was able to catch many peacock Bass. What more do you want?
					
						We Slayed All Day! Great experience from start to finish. Captain John was on point from personality to profession. We brought in plenty of largemouth bass and even a few catfish. We all caught at least one BIG BOY too. The gear was great and we experienced zero troubles. We will be booking with him specifically again when we come back to Okeechobee. Thank you, Captain John!!! Adam Armstrong			
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Adam A.		3/26/2020
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Adam A.
3/26/2020

						We Slayed All Day! Great experience from start to finish. Captain John was on point from personality to profession. We brought in plenty of largemouth bass and even a few catfish. We all caught at least one BIG BOY too. The gear was great and we experienced zero troubles. We will be booking with him specifically again when we come back to Okeechobee. Thank you, Captain John!!! Adam Armstrong
					
						John Knows John Knows what he’s doing. Very knowledgeable and fun to have on the boat while fishing. Dude gives the best tips ever			
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Trey Holt		1/12/2020
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Trey Holt
1/12/2020

						John Knows John Knows what he’s doing. Very knowledgeable and fun to have on the boat while fishing. Dude gives the best tips ever
					