Captain
Michael Boyd

Member since August 2024 Bradenton Beach, United States
Background
I grew up fishing on the Great Lakes and have had my boaters safety certificate at a young age of 12 years old. I'm a retired Firefighter of 20 years and now I want to share my fishing knowledge with people.

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Boyd

Bradenton Beach, United States
Background
I grew up fishing on the Great Lakes and have had my boaters safety certificate at a young age of 12 years old. I'm a retired Firefighter of 20 years and now I want to share my fishing knowledge with people.
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My Charter Listing

Mama Tried Fishing

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(23 reviews)
Bradenton Beach
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (27)
Awesome trip and equipment with lots of action!!
Awesome trip and equipment with lots of action!!
Awesome trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Keely C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great way to spend the day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Special (AM) on March 11, 2025
My husband, son and I went fishing with Captain Mike of โ€˜Mama Triedโ€™ Fishing.ย  It was a fun-filled morning where we caught...
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Tim R.
Bradenton, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic day with Captain Mike.

Full Day Trip (40-60 miles) on July 6, 2024
If you are looking for an offshore trip that is a great time then donโ€™t hesitate to book with Captain Mike. He will have...
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Bettie C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Mama tried fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Special (AM) on May 4, 2025
Nice boat โ€ฆ Crew was great and willing to look and do whatever to help us find fish. Had a great time with Mike and John.!...
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John A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip and equipment with lots of action!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Special (AM) on April 19, 2025
Amazing time with lots of variety of fish to catch and eat! Would go again for sure!
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Sean C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Mike is the best!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Special (AM) on April 18, 2025
Captain Mike was incredible, knew exactly where to go to catch all the fish we wanted. 100% recommend!
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