Captain
Michael Nelson

Member since April 2025 Port Orange, United States
Background
Owned and operated by Captain Mike Nelson the 'Knot On Duty' is a fifth-generation charter fishing business based in the Port Orange & Ponce Inlet area. With deep roots in the areas well-documented fishing history, the Nelson family is also one of the most well-respected & influential families for their contributions in to the local fishing industry that we see here today. Captain Mike acquired his thirst for fishing in his early years, and by his teens he was already working on the local party fishing boats. During these key years, he spent his weekends and summers mastering what his father had already mastered in the 40 years prior and was lucky enough to do it right by his father's side. By the young age of 18, Mike was already a Captain and had established careers on both sport-fishing & charter fishing boats in the area. His vast accumulated knowledge of 5 generations of fishermen rolled into one paved the way for his own charter business today, but that does not truly sum up all that he is. His boat name is a reference to another Nelson family tradition, and he has a long history working for the area's Fire Departments. You'll only catch Captain Nelson when he is "Knot" on duty, The Knot On Duty is a spacious 29 foot Carolina built Maycraft powered by new twin 150 HP Yamaha engines. With all the bells and whistles, you are sure to have a fantastic day out on the water. No matter the time of year the bottom fishing off the coast of Ponce Inlet is always a good time.
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Hey, I'm Captain Michael Nelson

Port Orange, Verenigde Staten
Background
Owned and operated by Captain Mike Nelson the 'Knot On Duty' is a fifth-generation charter fishing business based in the Port Orange & Ponce Inlet area. With deep roots in the areas well-documented fishing history, the Nelson family is also one of the most well-respected & influential families for their contributions in to the local fishing industry that we see here today. Captain Mike acquired his thirst for fishing in his early years, and by his teens he was already working on the local party fishing boats. During these key years, he spent his weekends and summers mastering what his father had already mastered in the 40 years prior and was lucky enough to do it right by his father's side. By the young age of 18, Mike was already a Captain and had established careers on both sport-fishing & charter fishing boats in the area. His vast accumulated knowledge of 5 generations of fishermen rolled into one paved the way for his own charter business today, but that does not truly sum up all that he is. His boat name is a reference to another Nelson family tradition, and he has a long history working for the area's Fire Departments. You'll only catch Captain Nelson when he is "Knot" on duty, The Knot On Duty is a spacious 29 foot Carolina built Maycraft powered by new twin 150 HP Yamaha engines. With all the bells and whistles, you are sure to have a fantastic day out on the water. No matter the time of year the bottom fishing off the coast of Ponce Inlet is always a good time.
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My Charter Listing

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Port Orange
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Trips vanaf US $500

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A fishing trip to remember

5 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) op Mei 29, 2025
Me and my wife booked a five hour offshore trip with Captain Mike to fish for amberjacks. Something much bigger than our average...
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8 hour trip

8 Hour Trip op Mei 24, 2025
Tried for a month to go grouper fishing finally the weather gave us break.ย  Arrived early and Capt Mike was ready and waiting...
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Good fishing/ bad weather

GECONTROLEERD   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) op Juli 22, 2025
Capt Mike was great and ready to go. Stopped and got some bait fish on the way out got to the spot and we were on in no time....
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A perfect day fishing!

GECONTROLEERD   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) op Juni 23, 2025
The day started out heading to the Ponce Inlet and seeing a rocket takeoff from Cape Canaveral. Captain Mike reminded me of...
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Captain Mike is awesome!

GECONTROLEERD   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) op Juli 24, 2025
Captain is very knowledgeable, and did a great job putting us on the fish, and targeting multiple species. Multiple gear changes...
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