With over 25 years of experience building custom fishing rods, Captain Jim Fortman is excited to share his expertise with you.  Through J-STick’um Custom Rods and Jigs, Captain Jim will help you design the fishing rod of your dreams.  In addition, Captain Jim crafts high-quality jigs, as well as repairs fishing rods and reels.

Visit our website for more information on Custom Fishing Rods.

Captain Jim Fortman offers backwater fishing charters and guide services in Naples and the Ten Thousand Islands.  Beach fishing charters and captain services also available on your vessel.

Visit our Backwater Fishing Naples website for information on Captain Jim Fortman’s charters.

Captain Jim Fortman
(239) 325-7109
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We would like to send a sincere thank you to Captain Rob and JoNell of Reel Talk Radio on ESPN for their shout out today.  We listen to Captain Rob and Rick’s show every Saturday morning from our booth at the Farmer’s Market at the Shoppes at Vanderbilt, from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m.  to hear the latest on fishing and boating in Southwest Florida.  If you don’t already, we suggest you tune in.  Recorded broadcasts are available on the link above.