Captain
David Maki

Member since June 2018 Homosassa, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
Back water fishing and flats fishing is captians David's specialty. The ride out and back in can be exciting in itself.The 24ft custom Carolina skiff is known for its very shallow draft and has the ability to operate in 1ft of water. The tackle for your trip will be all top of the line equipment . Family trips are one of his favorites. The experienced angler will also feel at home with our versatile fishing techniques and spot locations away from pressured fish.

Hey, I'm Captain David Maki

Homosassa, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
Back water fishing and flats fishing is captians David's specialty. The ride out and back in can be exciting in itself.The 24ft custom Carolina skiff is known for its very shallow draft and has the ability to operate in 1ft of water. The tackle for your trip will be all top of the line equipment . Family trips are one of his favorites. The experienced angler will also feel at home with our versatile fishing techniques and spot locations away from pressured fish.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(232 reviews)
Angler's choice
Homosassa
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Trips from US $450

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 232 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Kirk T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Finntastick!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip - 5 PPL MAX on October 23, 2025
We are a group of four old fishing buds for over 40 years. Today was one of those memorable days we will always recall. Dave...
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Joshua H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Father/son memories made

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) 5 PPL MAX on July 9, 2025
My 12-yr old son and I made a two trip with Finntastick and had a great time. We caught plenty of redfish, trout, French grunt,...
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Kirk T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Number Two

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) 5 PPL MAX on October 26, 2025
This was the second trip with Capt. Dave in four days. He did not let us down, great trip again. Ditto to everything stated...
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Craig K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish on

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) 5 PPL MAX on December 4, 2024
Dec. 4th ...... Yeah , so it was a little bit chilly out this morning, it was expected and it did warm up. The first thing...
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Amanda W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) 5 PPL MAX on June 11, 2025
Capt. Maki did a great job getting us on fish and guiding my 14 year old son. We enjoyed the opportunity to catch several different...
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