I highly recommend Captain Josh and the Just Reel for those looking for a great time fishing in Destin. Captain Josh didn’t rest until we had caught our limit of the target species and did a fantastic job teaching all of us on board the appropriate tactics to ensure that we would be successful. There’s rarely an easy day on the water, but this Captain does whatever it takes to be successful and our catch was the envy of the marina on the hanging board after we returned to the dock. Book with Captain Josh with confidence and be ready to “Just Reel” while he takes care of the rest!

By far the best Captain along The Destin gulf lines.  We caught the fish of the in season, enough to feed the 3 of us for a weeks stay.  He knew where to take us, how long to stay, and just what to say.  This experience with family on Just Reel was well worth the time and the money. Captain Josh is in it to help you make memories you want to have, learn some gulf fishing techniques, be successful, and take home for your own meals if you so desire.  He is respectful, kind, safe, and we are thankful to have supported him in his business. You walk away thinking you may have just made a friend in Destin, FL. Well worth every penny.  Thank you Captain Josh!  If you go once, you’ll repeat it again with Captain Josh on Just Reel.  We are hooked, it was real!

Recently had the best fishing experience with Captain Josh at Just Reel! We’re a family of 3 and our child is 11. Captain Josh with Just Reel was polite and courteous, easy to talk to, explained how deep sea fishing was different from our go-to freshwater lake fishing, safety protocols, and was also family friendly! Captain Josh gave our child those extra pieces of encouragement that many of us parents seek out, but not over the top, and encouraged our 11 year old when reeling in tougher fights! Captain Josh baited our hooks if we wanted and worked hard to get us reeling in fish as constantly as possible. We prefer a more low key, but fantastic experience, and this was that. Nothing stressful about it, just fished and looked at the ocean, such a wonderful trip. If we ever venture back to the Destin/Fort Walton Beach area again, we will be going out with Captain Josh a second time for sure. Bonus was it was just the 3 of us and Captain Josh!
Captain Josh would be great for non-families as well! Highly recommend.