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
(210 reviews)
Angler's choice
Jacksonville
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 210 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (185)
Great Trip
Great captain. Easily put us on fish.
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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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   NEW  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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Lesley L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First Time! Would definitely do it again!

VERIFIED   Half day trip on May 26, 2024
Captain David was a great teacher and took us to a couple of different spot .We felt very safe while traveling because of his...
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Sara M.
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 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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LEO B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt Dave is a pleasure to fish with

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day trip on March 13, 2025
Great captain , would go with Capt Dave again without hesitation A++
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William G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Half Day on water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 14, 2024
Captain David did a great job putting us on fish. It took a couple stops but we found them. We caught redfish, trout and flounder....
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