Captain
David Borries

Member since October 2015 Jacksonville, United States
Background
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!

Hey, I'm Captain David Borries

Jacksonville, United States
Background
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!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(211 reviews)
Angler's choice
Jacksonville
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 211 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (186)
We went fishing
Great Trip
Great captain. Easily put us on fish.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
95%
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Susan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We went fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 20, 2025
He was very knowledgeable about the tides, waters and habits of fish! We caught our limit and then some (which we threw back)....
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Sara M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 1, 2024
Captain Dave was so knowledgeable about the water and where to put us on fish (our main goal was just to catch some- didnโ€™t...
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Ryan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 14, 2025
Despite the windy conditions, Captain Dave put us on the fish, making it an unforgettable trip for me and my son!
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Doug L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Outstanding! Limited out in reds.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 6, 2024
David is very knowledgeable and hard working.ย  He knows the fishing areas well and put us on fish all day.ย  He goes above...
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Kelli M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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My first redfish

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 30, 2024
David was a great guide and coach. He really knows the backcountry, puts you on the fish and helped improve my casting. Highly...
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