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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Port Orange
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Great day on the water

GECONTROLEERD   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) op Augustus 9, 2025
Even though the fish werenโ€™t biting, we had an incredible time with Captain Mike! He was knowledgeable and made the whole...
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Half day fishing trip with Mike.

Maart 9, 2025
We have been fishing with Mike for over 15 years. we always have a great time and catch lots of fish. My son caught a 7ft shark...
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Michael S.
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Good Time

GECONTROLEERD   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) op Augustus 24, 2025
Captain Michael was great. He worked with our group to help get us on fish. He is very knowledgeable about the area and how...
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Unforgettable experience

GECONTROLEERD   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Shark Fishing (AM) op Juli 28, 2025
Caught a ton of sharks, including a Massive hammerheadโ€ฆI know they swim where they will, but we were blessed this trip
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Great trip

GECONTROLEERD   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Gulf Stream op Juni 9, 2025
In the beginning it was slow but the captain worked hard to find the fish. My son had a great time. His arm was sore. We limited...
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