Master Class Fishing in Untamed Beauty
Whether you prefer the stability of a top of the line G-3 aluminum bass boat or the peaceful serenity of a roomy canoe, Jim caters to your comfort. While bass are the star attraction, Jim welcomes the opportunity to target a variety of freshwater favorites. Come enjoy an unforgettable experience with a guide that past clients have dubbed “The Fish Whisperer”.
Florida Fishing Knowledge
Educated by a Fishing Legend
A Lifetime of Fish Guiding
Check Out What These Happy Folks Had to Say:
Pastor Nathan Blackwell St. Cloud, FL
Mayor of St. Cloud
I have fished with numerous guides over the years, but Jim stands head and shoulders above them all. His greatest joy comes from making sure you catch fish and have fun doing it. No one is more prepared or works harder at providing a quality fishing adventure than Jim does.
Dr. Tanner Mabry Lillington, NC
Psychiatrist
Whether its paddling a canoe up a remote creek or flying across a lake in a bass boat, Jim knows how to put you on fish and ensure a great time. As someone who doesn’t get out a lot to fish, I get rusty. With Jim guiding, I never have to worry that I’m unprepared or I have poor technique. He is a great teacher with an entire career’s worth of experience in Florida waters. I never miss a chance to go on a fishing trip with Jim and you shouldn’t either!
Steve EderJefferson City, MO
Retired Missouri Department of Conservation Freshwater Fisheries Chief
If you’re lucky enough to experience a fishing trip with Jim, you’ll immediately sense his enthusiasm for the sport. I have thoroughly enjoyed my freshwater and saltwater trips with him. I won’t forget the monster black drum I caught or my personal best largemouth bass which was just shy of 10 pounds. If you want to wet a line in central Florida, contact Jim for a memorable trip. He is friendly, knowledgeable, and works hard for his clients.
Chris Caldwell Orlando, FL
Retired Winter Springs Parks & Recreation Director
The ultimate fishing experience for those who love the outdoors! More than just a regular guide trip, Jim will create a lifetime of memories for you & your families. My best trips ever!!
Josh Gentile Orlando, FL
Osceola County Firefighter/EMT
On our first fishing trip we caught 76 bass and I caught my personal best (at the time), a 7 pounder. We have had more mind-blowing, amazing fishing trips than I can count, commonly catching over fifty fish in a day, and on a few occasions over 100 bass in a day, with our best 5 going nearly 40lbs. Prior to meeting Jim I never had any trips like this.
Steve Crawford Eustis, FL
Retired Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Freshwater Fisheries Research Institute Long-Term Monitoring Supervisor and Lake County Water Authority Supervisor
Jim Sweatman is the best angler I have ever fished with. He applies his knowledge as a former fisheries biologist and the skills and insights he has learned to systematically know where and how to always catch fish. Fishing with Jim is educational as well.
Craig Weiss St. Cloud, FL
Assistant Principal Southland Christian School
I have had the tremendous privilege of knowing Jim Sweatman personally for over 20 years. Our families have enjoyed spending much time on the water and I appreciate Jim’s patient tutoring of “Fishing Enjoyment”. Jim has helped both myself and my children as beginners to understand the fundamentals of fishing.
Dan Fay Orlando, FL
a.k.a. Faymous_Fisherman
400,000+ Tik Tok followers and up to 1.8 million monthly total Instagram views
I have been fishing for nearly 50 years, and Jim Sweatman has taught me more about fishing than any person I have ever fished with. Any fishing success I had in the past seemed to be accidental. After learning from Jim, I can say that I have achieved purposeful success.
