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.
Anglers Choice
74
Reviews
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My Charter Listings

Mama Tried Fishing

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(70 reviews)
Angler's choice
Bradenton Beach
 Last booking: 9 hours ago
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Trips from US $699

Mama Tried Fishing Again

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
Bradenton Beach
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $599

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 74 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (75)
Beautiful charter in paradise!
Great 1\/2 day trip
Great 1\/2 day trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
99%
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Donald G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Special (AM) on May 16, 2025
Donald G. recommends Mama Tried Fishing
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Frank S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Special (AM) on March 22, 2025
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Kirill B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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GREAT EXPERIENCE

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Special (AM) on February 24, 2025
Kirill B. recommends Mama Tried Fishing
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Claude S.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Special (PM) on July 21, 2025
Claude S. recommends Mama Tried Fishing
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Amy F.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Nice boat ride but no what we paid for

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Special (AM) on December 23, 2025
we did not go out reef fishing. we were told winds were too much. no white caps as we were going out. none of us said...
Amy F. does not recommend Mama Tried Fishing
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