Captain
Owen Prior

Member since August 2023 Jacksonville, United States
Background
My passion for fishing is truly an obsession at this point. Trial and error through years of experience, I have paid my dues and developed patterns and tactics for each and every fish possible in our waters. Growing up my parents didn’t fish and neither did any of my friends. I have built something from nothing, and I want YOU to experience it. The best part about fishing is the unknown. The chase. The success. The memories. I created Florida Man Fishing Van ™๏ธ to SHARE THE EXPERIENCE. To share my knowledge and love for fishing with others. To chase the unknown with YOU! Booking a trip will not only allow you a chance at these once in a lifetime fish, but I will share the knowledge that I have learned so that you may take it with you and apply it to your own fishing adventures. Turn your beach day into a fishing experience like no other. You don’t know until you go!
Techniques
Surf fishing has been a passion of mine since I began catching large predatory fish right from the sand. Catching these fish right where you swim is something you'd have to experience to be able to explain. Anything that swims along the coast is possible right from the beach. You truly have no idea what you will catch. The game has evolved with new technology, anything is possible right from the sand.

Hey, I'm Captain Owen Prior

Jacksonville, United States
Background
My passion for fishing is truly an obsession at this point. Trial and error through years of experience, I have paid my dues and developed patterns and tactics for each and every fish possible in our waters. Growing up my parents didn’t fish and neither did any of my friends. I have built something from nothing, and I want YOU to experience it. The best part about fishing is the unknown. The chase. The success. The memories. I created Florida Man Fishing Van ™๏ธ to SHARE THE EXPERIENCE. To share my knowledge and love for fishing with others. To chase the unknown with YOU! Booking a trip will not only allow you a chance at these once in a lifetime fish, but I will share the knowledge that I have learned so that you may take it with you and apply it to your own fishing adventures. Turn your beach day into a fishing experience like no other. You don’t know until you go!
Techniques
Surf fishing has been a passion of mine since I began catching large predatory fish right from the sand. Catching these fish right where you swim is something you'd have to experience to be able to explain. Anything that swims along the coast is possible right from the beach. You truly have no idea what you will catch. The game has evolved with new technology, anything is possible right from the sand.
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
St. Augustine Beach
Trips from US $350
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Fernandina Beach
 Last booking: 7 hours ago
Trips from US $350
St. Pete Beach
 Last booking: 3 days ago
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (9)
Ran his butt off!
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Angler rating
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Jessica D.
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Ran his butt off!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Surf Fishing (AM) on May 27, 2025
We had a family of 6, Owen was on top of helping everyone of us cast out and was there if we needed him after we reeled in!!...
Jessica D. recommends Florida Man Fishing Van โ„ข๏ธ
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Michael P.
Excellent
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Experience:
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SHARK!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Land-Based Shark Fishing on May 25, 2025
CAPT Owen is a subject matter expert in the art of Shark Fishing! Our catch was an 8.5ft Bull Shark! ๐Ÿฆˆ Amazing! Thank you!
Michael P. recommends Florida Man Fishing Van โ„ข๏ธ
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Brian R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Owen

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Land-Based Shark Fishing on May 22, 2025
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Ren S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   January 30, 2024
The charter operator canceled 7 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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