Finntastick Charters

Florida has such diverse fishing available, it’s no wonder it’s one of the top places to go fishing. Inshore fishing will be a great day out for the whole family. What are you waiting for? Come and see for yourself, with Finntastick Charters, why this is the place to fish. Captain David Maki, with the official Florida Friendly Fishing Guide badge is ready to show you some awesome fishing.

You will spend the day aboard a 25’ Carolina Skiff. This beautiful boat can fit 5 guests comfortably – grab your friends and come make some magical memories together. She is equipped with the latest safety and navigational equipment to ensure you have a carefree day.

Come aboard for scalloping, it’s a great season this year and an awesome experience! Never done this before? No worries – Capt. David will be by your side telling you the tricks of the trade the whole time. For these trips, he will also have a dive certified first mate on board. On days when you reach the Scallop limit before your trip is over, you can spend a little time swimming in the springs to cool off after.

For those that prefer classic fishing, you can book Capt. David’s other trips instead. You will use top rods and reels that won’t let you down when you hook your trophy fish. The gear is included in the price, so you don’t need to worry about bringing your own along. You will try various techniques, including trolling and jigging.

No matter your experience level, you will find your sea legs with Capt. David. He is full of enthusiasm to teach one and all. He doesn’t put a minimum age on his trips as he knows that the parents know best. Some people start fishing from the moment they can hold a rod after all.

You are welcome to bring along food and snacks on these trips. After the trip, Capt. David will fillet your catch for you, leaving you the hard choice of how to cook it once you are home!

Finntastick Charters is waiting for you now, so book a trip soon and experience the beloved Nature Coast.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Scalloping (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 22
    US $400
    Grab the unique opportunity to dive for some tasty scallops!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Scalloping (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 22
    US $400
    Depart in the afternoon and spend 4 hours searching for delicious Scallops.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM) 5 PPL MAX
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $400
    Come get a great taste of inshore fishing, targeting Snook, Redfish, and Trout. All rods and reels are included, you only need to bring along snacks if feeling peckish.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM) 5 PPL MAX
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $400
    Great for those that want a lie in, this trip will have you targeting Redfish, Trout, and Snook. Finntastick Charters will provide all of the rods and reels. You are welcome to bring along snacks.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip - 5 PPL MAX
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    This trip is a great choice for those that do not want a long day on the water. The 3/4 day generally allows you to target more species and on the slower mornings find the bite.
  • Private trip
    Full Day - Scalloping
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 22
    US $500
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - 5 PPL MAX
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    Get the most out of the day and spend maximum time with your lines in the water. You will target Redfish, Trout, Snook, and others. You don't need to worry about bringing equipment, as everything is provided. You should bring a packed lunch – you'll need to keep up your energy.
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FAQs about Finntastick Charters

Finntastick Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Scalloping (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Scalloping (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) 5 PPL MAX (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) 5 PPL MAX (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip - 5 PPL MAX (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day - Scalloping (8 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip - 5 PPL MAX (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Finntastick Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Wireless Trolling Motor GPS

Trips booked with Finntastick Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Live bait is included )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (There is no extra charge for cleaning and packaging your catch)
  • Drinks (There is always bottled water on the boat and some space in the cooler for your drinks. We keep plenty of ice also to cool your catch )
  • Fishing License (We cover complete fishing liscense with a gulf reef permit and also a snook permit )

Finntastick Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Finntastick Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Finntastick Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Grunt
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Scallop
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

David Maki
Homosassa, Florida, United States
13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
206 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2018
Angler's Choice
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Captain David Maki, Is a full time guide and has years of experience fishing . He loved showing his friends and family the waters and how to have the best time on while fishing. He soon realized that this passion could easily become his job. He decided to become a charter captain, and has no regrets! He loves making other people happy, and you are sure to have a great time on the water with him. Inshore fishing is his calling!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Grunt Grunt
Pompano Pompano
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Carolina Skiff (Flats boat) originally built in 1997, and restored in 2015. Powered by a 115HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 38 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Wireless Trolling Motor
GPS

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live bait is included
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
There is no extra charge for cleaning and packaging your catch
Drinks
There is always bottled water on the boat and some space in the cooler for your drinks. We keep plenty of ice also to cool your catch
Fishing License
We cover complete fishing liscense with a gulf reef permit and also a snook permit

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No min. age. If parents happy, we happy
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 206 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (229)
March fishing trip
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Amazing fishing trip
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Angler rating
198
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
96%
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Randy M.
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Excellent Service

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip - 5 PPL MAX on March 11, 2024
Capn Dave runs a great trip and put us on fish all day. He even stayed out 2 hours longer to try to increase our take home...
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Deidra G.
Alafaya, FL
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Full day scalloping with Captain David

VERIFIED   Full Day - Scalloping on July 8, 2023
Weather was looking iffy all week we were booked for an all day scalloping trip. Capt David was very communicative starting...
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Roxann O.
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Fishing trip in May

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) 5 PPL MAX on May 10, 2023
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Don C.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip - 5 PPL MAX on March 24, 2024
I couldn’t have asked for more. The captain constantly put us on fish. He had several secret spots. We were not bothered...
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Scott A.
Palm City, Florida
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2 consecutive full day fishing trips

Full Day Trip - 5 PPL MAX on April 21, 2023
My son and I had the pleasure of fishing with Capt. David Maki on the 21st & 22nd of April 2023, out of MacRaes’s in Homasassa....
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