The Captain
Captain Jim Ross is a United States Coast Guard licensed captain and owner of Fineline Fishing Charters in Rockledge, Florida. He is a third generation native and full time fishing guide working on the productive waters of the Indian and Banana Rivers, Mosquito Lagoon and near shore Atlantic Ocean waters of central Florida over 250 days a year. His understanding of the feeding habits and migratory patterns of the fish he pursues throughout the year has made Capt. Jim one of the most respected fishing guides on Florida's East Coast and in the Orlando area.
 

Life long experience
At a young age, Jim started chasing various near shore and backwater species with light tackle and has acquired the skills and patience to land massive fish on extremely light gear. His passion for light tackle fishing shows.
Capt. Jim has an International Game Fish Association (IGFA) World Record certificate in the Fly Fishing division to show for it. He is also heralded as one of the pioneers credited with bringing the sport of shallow water "sight" fishing to the grass flats of the Indian River, Banana River, and Mosquito Lagoon. For the past decade Captain Jim has been teaching his clients these techniques, creating memorable fishing adventures whenever possible.
 

Skeeter National Fishing Team
2008 Skeeter Boats celebrates its 60th year of boat building. Captain Jim is named to the Skeeter Boats/Yamaha Motors National Fishing Team. With this accomplishment he joins a very impressive and exclusive list of professional anglers. Jay Yellas, Dean Rojas, and Alton Jones (winner of the 2008 Bass Master Classic) are just a few of the top ranked fishing professionals who have also chosen to fish from the deck of a Skeeter boat.
Captain Jim's new Skeeter ZX-22 Bay is faster and more comfortable than any of his previously sponsored boats.

Radio Show
Because of his vast knowledge and fishing expertise in the Central Florida area, Captain Jim was hired by Florida Sportsman Magazine in 1997 as the host of a live weekly radio show covering the fishing action in the Orlando, Daytona Beach, and Cocoa Beach areas on Central Florida's East Coast. The show "Florida Sportsman Magazine Live" transmits from Melbourne Florida every Saturday morning from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. on radio station WWBC 1510 AM. Angler's from Daytona Beach to Orlando to Ft. Pierce tune in weekly to hear the latest fishing information available.(www.1510wwbc.com. for worldwide live streaming audio)

Fishing Academy
In March of 2002 he and his radio show co-host conceived and developed the Indian River Fishing Academy (www.irfac.com.)
Since the academy's inception, thousands of students have graduated from this comprehensive light tackle fishing academy. Quite a few of these students have gone on to become professional redfish tournament anglers and fishing guides themselves.

Instructional Fishing DVD
Capt. Jim and IRFA co-founder Capt. Russ Rivers have also put together a video to share their vast fishing knowledge with other fishermen. You can purchase your own copy of the newly released Light Tackle Techniques Volume # I DVD or rent a copy at Netflix.
This comprehensive DVD contains the latest fishing information available on rod and reel selection, knot tying, live bait rigging, artificial lure rigging, and much more. In this tutorial, Captains Jim and Russ teach you the secrets of the pros at your own pace.
Don't miss your chance to become a better angler today!

Tournaments
Captain Jim competes in various professional fishing tournaments. This year he will be concentrating his efforts on the Inshore Fishing Association (IFA) Professional Redfish Tour East Florida Division tournaments. His main sponsor for these events is DriGrip Fisherman's SPF-30 Sunscreen. This revolutionary product is non-greasy, won't kill live bait and doesn't repel fish. Which is very important for tournament anglers, or any wanting to catch more fish. See the "links page" on this web site for more info about DriGrip.

Sponsors
Capt Jim Ross is currently sponsored by: Ron Norris GMC, Skeeter boats, Yamaha Motors, DriGrip Fisherman's Sunscreen, Lowrance electronics, Tru-Turn / Blakemore Industries, Saltwater Assassin Lures, Lamiglas Rods, Fins Spectra Superlines, Shimano Reels, Rapala Lures, Flambeau Tackle Systems, Minn Kota trolling motors, Costa Del Mar sun glasses, Dan Johnson's Saltwater Flies and Power-Pole shallow water anchoring systems.