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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Finntastick Charters

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Homosassa
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Inshore bite is still very good
Inshore bite is still very good
Dec 15, 2024 Homosassa
The bite is good . We have been working between these cold fronts and tide conditions. The usual suspects are moving a bit more to the inside. We are also starting to pick up a few sheepshead and black drum in the river. Christmas week is starting to book up' so don't lose your opportunity to experience our nature coast. Capt. Dave Finntastick charters
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Still doing well inshore
Still doing well inshore
Dec 5, 2024 Homosassa
Our trout bite has been steady were seeing a few s with the latest cold fronts. Whowever were still getting the job done . We have also had a somewhat steady redfish bite on the incoming tide . We have had mostly outgoing tide to work with the last 2 weeks . There are still plenty if fish to catch even with the cooling waters
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Homosassa is up and running
Homosassa is up and running
Oct 31, 2024 Homosassa
The bite has been very good as it is typically this time of year . Most all of our local businesses are back up and running and there are still plenty of rental homes and hotels available. There are still some debris in the water and alot of channel markers missing or out of place so make sure you hire a well experienced captain to have safe and pleasurable trip.
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15 day Gag grouper season
15 day Gag grouper season
Aug 25, 2024 Homosassa
We have a very limited grouper season this year it starts sept 1 and ends on the 15th. Gags can be alot of fun to catch . We call inshore fishing for them in a shallow water "combat fishing". They will violently hit a plug and pull it into a rock in seconds. I have witnessed many good anglers be surprised at there strike. I am available for a few of these dates for seasoned anglers only please.
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Redfish,Grunts and mangrove snapper
Redfish,Grunts and mangrove snapper
Aug 16, 2024 Homosassa
The redfish bite is improving every day since Hurricane Debbie has passed the water clarity is also improving. The made headsprings still remain dark from the enormous amount of rain we received. Scalloping is very slow , the limited stock that we had has been depleted . As a member of the Homosassa guides association we have had many meeting regarding the depleting numbers in the last few years. With help from fwc and uf researchers we are hoping to see some changes made for next season . Ok enough on that. We are still catching alot of grunts and mangrove snapper providing great opportunities for even a novice angler to catch there dinner. Our fall schedule will start filling fast so to get the best dates book soon . Weekdays are typically better to book your trip they are generally a better time to experience our nature coast with alot less going on than the weekends. Let's go catching Capt David
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Redfish bite is at its best
Redfish bite is at its best
Sep 12, 2023 Homosassa
Now is the time to catch your your redfish the bite is great . Redfish are some of the best fighting fish out there pound for pound. The storm has past for a few weeks now and there is still alot of debris floating around out ther so be sure to book a good local guide that understands what to look for in the water and safely navigate it.This is also the time of year were our seatrout will begin to return and the bite will get better as the water cools down . Right now we are catching nice redfish and there are still plenty of large mangrove snapper and grunts near shore ( BTW the best eating fish out there). I will look forward to writing my next report as we work into my favorite fishing season oct and november . be sure to book early these dates will fill fast . Capt David Maki
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Appropriate for children
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Lloyd G.
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Great trip!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - 5 PPL MAX on February 19, 2025
Capt Dave was great! Great communication, great execution, great patience at handling a 4, 6 and 10 year old! They have a memory...
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Craig K.
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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.
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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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Karen A. G.
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1/2 day excursion

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) 5 PPL MAX on March 7, 2025
Capt Dave was great at finding the fish. Had our limit before we were done and worked on other species. He’s so patient and...
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Chris H.
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - 5 PPL MAX on February 26, 2025
Captain David was great. Kids caught fish and had a blast. Would recommend
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