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
51
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Mama Tried Fishing

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(51 reviews)
Angler's choice
Bradenton Beach
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 51 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (46)
July fishing trip
Great time!!!
Great time!!!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Mike S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Special (AM) on June 23, 2025
Fun fishing expedition.ย  Great boat and crew.ย  Thanks captain mike!
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Paul R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

GREAT ON THE WATER!!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Special (PM) on March 30, 2025
Captain Mike was awesome my brother and I had a great day fishingโ€ฆ..
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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
Overall

Awesome

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

Full Day with Captain Mike

Full Day Trip (40-60 miles) on September 13, 2024
We caught the fish of a lifetime!ย  Captain Mike is the most patient, professional charter weโ€™ve been on.ย  We caught several...
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Joseph D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Special (PM) on July 18, 2025
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