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
68
Reviews
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My Charter Listings

Mama Tried Fishing

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(66 reviews)
Angler's choice
Bradenton Beach
 Last booking: 2 hours ago
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Trips from US $699

Mama Tried Fishing Again

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 68 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (70)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Melissa M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Special (AM) on May 31, 2025
A storm the morning of cancelled any deep sea fishing but we still had the best time in the inlet! My 10 year old caught a...
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THOMAS V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Special (AM) on July 14, 2025
They are the best!
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Roy R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Mike and John know there stuff.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip Offshore (20-30 mile) on June 24, 2025
Highly rated. Three adults 3 teens. We all caught fish. 35 total catch. A day of fishing and laughing One of those days kids...
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Mark V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Special (AM) on October 19, 2025
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Neil H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Special (AM) on August 14, 2025
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