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David Borries
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David Borries

Jacksonville, United States
100+ reviews
David's passion for fishing was ignited when he learned to fish along the Mississippi Gulf Coast as a young boy, fishing with his father in a small wooden row boat. He has come a long way since that rowboat, and has been guiding in northeast Florida for over 20 years now. He writes for the Coastal Angler Magazine and has been featured in Florida Sportsman, the Florida Times-Union, and Trailer Boats Magazine, so you know you are in safe hands with him!

Charter

Rating

4.9
218 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (218)

Showing 1 – 5 of 218 reviews
  • Philip Bailey
    Philip Bailey
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Captain Dave knew where the good spots were to put us on fish.

  • Debra Wiley
    Debra Wiley
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip ever

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 3 adults

    it was an awesome time. caught the biggest fish ever. Captain David was very knowledgeable and helped us to undertand the different ways o fishing in shallow water compared to deep water.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Flounder
  • Jacob Suttles
    Jacob Suttles
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    4hr slugfest

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults • 1 child

    The fish were definitely biting but David knew exatly where to find them. We caught 30+ fish had a great time. Well worth the money IMO

  • Jim Peacock
    Jim Peacock
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    captain has GREAT patience with kids

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    great trip all around

  • Greg Miller
    Greg Miller
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with David

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults
    Reported catch:
    Redfish

Real catches shared by our community

  • Backwater Fishing Adventures
    Backwater Fishing AdventuresJacksonville, FL
    Great Trip
    Philip B.
    Philip B.
  • Backwater Fishing Adventures
    Backwater Fishing AdventuresJacksonville, FL
    We went fishing
    Susan S.
    Susan S.
  • Backwater Fishing Adventures
    Backwater Fishing AdventuresJacksonville, FL
    Great Trip
    Ryan H.
    Ryan H.
  • Backwater Fishing Adventures
    Backwater Fishing AdventuresJacksonville, FL
    Great captain. Easily put us on fish.
    Malcolm V.
    Malcolm V.
  • Backwater Fishing Adventures
    Backwater Fishing AdventuresJacksonville, FL
    First Time! Would definitely do it again!
    Lesley L.
    Lesley L.
  • Backwater Fishing Adventures
    Backwater Fishing AdventuresJacksonville, FL
    Great Day on the Water!
    Amanda K.
    Amanda K.
  • Backwater Fishing Adventures
    Backwater Fishing AdventuresJacksonville, FL
    Lots of fish
    Richard C.
    Richard C.
  • Backwater Fishing Adventures
    Backwater Fishing AdventuresJacksonville, FL
    Great Charter
    Ryan F.
    Ryan F.
  • Backwater Fishing Adventures
    Backwater Fishing AdventuresJacksonville, FL
    Half Day with Captain David!! (AM)
    Diane C.
    Diane C.
  • Backwater Fishing Adventures
    Backwater Fishing AdventuresJacksonville, FL
    July fishing trip
    Gary M.
    Gary M.

What's biting with Backwater Fishing Adventures in Jacksonville

In October, there are two words on the lips of every angler in Jacksonville: Bull Redfish. Big Reds are spawning in the flats - watch out for their spotted tails as you pole or wade towards them and practice your cast.

Top catches for October

Fishing reports

A young angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing on a boat in a scenic coastal environment.

Nice reds on the shallow flats.

Aug 4, 2024 • Jacksonville
This week was a great week for fishing the flats. The water quality was perfect. The temperature was good, and the clarity was perfect. the salinity was right on. This made for some great shallow waterfishing with live shrimp. With a little patience in the right tide, nice fish were had by every angler this week.
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