When our scheduled guide had to cancel because of fuel pump issues, we count our lucky stars that Capt. Mike Dates had availability to take us out on a 6-hour excursion. His knowledge of where the red snapper were biting was spot on. And when dolphins started stealing our catch off our lines, he maneuvered us away from them and into more prime red snapper waters. Loved the fishing experience. Capt. Mike, friendly and knowledgeable, made it so. We highly recommend him.

My fiancé and I have done charters in Oregon and multiple in Hawaii and never have we had so much fun and caught so many fish! Captain Mike was the epitome of an ‘old sea dog’ with salt permanently etched in his skin and a knowledge that knows no bounds in regards to his calling. As soon as a line would go down, we would be reeling it back up because we had a fish on. To say that we were (my fiancé and I) giggling like school girls would be an understatement! We were elated. The boat was clean and well taken care of, the rods and reels easy to use, Captain Mike went above and beyond for us and we couldn’t have asked for a better captain or a better time. We can’t wait to be back and take our families. We will always recommend him and this charter to anyone who asks or anyone who doesn’t!

It was a pleasure getting to know Captain Mike and being on this Charter boat with him! He was very personable and knowledgeable with his fishing techniques. He definitely put our kids in mind when it comes to fishing and making sure the whole family have fun! The whole family were actively catching fish the entire time.

We saw dolphins along the way which he stopped for photos and videos. Our kids were so happy watching the dolphins swim by! Also, he took great family captures of us while on the boat and also on the dock with our freshly catch. Mike was also nice enough to filet our fish for dinner and suggested his son’s restaurant to go for the cooking - which was delicious and amazing! We had such a great experience going on this fishing adventure with Mike that we want to book with him AGAIN in the future when we are back in Destin, FL.

Thank you Mike for your great customer service and we appreciate you so much! We will never forget this fishing trip.

Highly recommend Captain Mike for your fishing adventures. You won’t be disappointed:) 10+ rating all the way!!

First time on a charter in Florida.  Capt Mike was quick to orient us and put us on fish. By the end of our time we were racing to real up the next fish and was only 10 seconds from dropping bait until we were pulling up amber jack or red groupers. Would use this captain again in the future for sure!! Quick to help with equipment and we kept him busy pulling fish off the lines and putting on fresh bait!!