Captain
David Naranjo

Member since July 2018 Port Isabel, United States
Background
I've lived in the South Padre Island area my whole life. Fishing is something I started doing really young, when I was around eight years old, since 1995. I would catch small Perch and Catfish in nearby resacas. Later on, I started fishing saltwater and never went back to fresh. I have had three boats and the boat I have now is my best one ever. Since I used to be a math teacher, I can say I'm great with kids and they're more than welcome on my trips.
Techniques
I like to fish using all the techniques possible, but I use light tackle to catch big fish. I like to use lures, but when they're biting on live bait or fresh cut bait, I am always prepared. I use top of the line equipment, such as Shimano and Penn reels, St Croix rods and fish on an awesome Shallow Stalker with a dependable Yamaha outboard.

Hey, I'm Captain David Naranjo

Port Isabel, United States
Background
I've lived in the South Padre Island area my whole life. Fishing is something I started doing really young, when I was around eight years old, since 1995. I would catch small Perch and Catfish in nearby resacas. Later on, I started fishing saltwater and never went back to fresh. I have had three boats and the boat I have now is my best one ever. Since I used to be a math teacher, I can say I'm great with kids and they're more than welcome on my trips.
Techniques
I like to fish using all the techniques possible, but I use light tackle to catch big fish. I like to use lures, but when they're biting on live bait or fresh cut bait, I am always prepared. I use top of the line equipment, such as Shimano and Penn reels, St Croix rods and fish on an awesome Shallow Stalker with a dependable Yamaha outboard.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(6 reviews)
Port Isabel
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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David G.
Excellent
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Best fishing trip ever !

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 25, 2024
Captain Dave is a super kind Host. He will make sure you have the best time ever!! His first priority is always safety...
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Thomas R.
Corpus Christi, Texas
Excellent
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Had a great day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 15, 2021
Fishing has been tough for everyone on South Padre Island. I normally catch several nice fish from the Surf but none this week....
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Don G.
Mission, Texas
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Dave Rocks!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip on March 30, 2021
We booked Captain Dave based on his advertised rate of repeat customers and the one review that was published on this site...
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Jessie F.
McAllen, TX
Excellent
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VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip on January 9, 2021
Had an amazing time! Capt Dave Met me at 7 AM and proceeded to go over all the necessaries and then we set out. Once we came...
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Gary B.
Canyon Lake, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day in Laguna Madre with Capt Dave

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 24, 2021
Great trip with Capt Dave. Although the fishing was slow today, we managed to land two good size Redfish, one 28 inch and one...
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