Captain
Donovan Tate

Member since August 2016 Homestead, United States
Background
I grew up in Oklahoma hunting and fishing. I love the outdoors and spend a lot of my free time with my family on the water. I'm an avid bowhunter and was introduced to bowfishing over 15 years ago and fell in love. I've competed in state archery competitions when I lived in Virginia and bowfishing tournaments before I moved to Florida in 2016. You can find me at Bass Pro Shops conducting hunting and archery seminars as well as bowfishing seminars throughout the year during promotional events. I am sponsored by various companies in the outdoor industry and am well connected in the bowfishing world. I'm an retired combat veteran and Army soldier of 20 years. I love taking out new people on the boat and sharing my passion for bowfishing. A lot of my customers say that my charter was the best thing they did in Miami while on vacation or business here.
Techniques
Bowfishing with bow and arrows. No Chum. No Bait. No Rod and Reel. During Lobster mini season and during the first week of Lobster season, we offer bully netting for lobsters at night.

Hey, I'm Captain Donovan Tate

Homestead, United States
Background
I grew up in Oklahoma hunting and fishing. I love the outdoors and spend a lot of my free time with my family on the water. I'm an avid bowhunter and was introduced to bowfishing over 15 years ago and fell in love. I've competed in state archery competitions when I lived in Virginia and bowfishing tournaments before I moved to Florida in 2016. You can find me at Bass Pro Shops conducting hunting and archery seminars as well as bowfishing seminars throughout the year during promotional events. I am sponsored by various companies in the outdoor industry and am well connected in the bowfishing world. I'm an retired combat veteran and Army soldier of 20 years. I love taking out new people on the boat and sharing my passion for bowfishing. A lot of my customers say that my charter was the best thing they did in Miami while on vacation or business here.
Techniques
Bowfishing with bow and arrows. No Chum. No Bait. No Rod and Reel. During Lobster mini season and during the first week of Lobster season, we offer bully netting for lobsters at night.
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A Bowfisherman's Dream
A Bowfisherman's Dream
Feb 24, 2017 Homestead
Normally, I get clients who are new to bowfishing. This time, I had a team of experienced bowfishermen come onboard. The crystal clear waters and high numbers of edible fish makes for a bowfisherman's ideal fishing conditions contrast to the muddy waters that are typical to Midwest trash fish bowfishing. They got some nice sized barracuda and shot their share of Southern Stingray and striped mullet as well. They ended up going to Walmart to buy a cooler just so they can take all the fish I cleaned for them on their flight back to South Dakota. Now is the time to book if you want to go after Southern stingrays. They are an easier target due to bigger size and delicious eating.
A Family Outing on the Everglades
A Family Outing on the Everglades
Feb 19, 2017 Homestead
I had 3 generations of fishermen on this trip. A daughter had booked a charter to take out her father and grandfather giving them a bucket list treat. We strolled through the freshwater canals of the Everglades hunting blue tilapia, sailfin catfish, and bowfin. There were plenty of alligator sightings as well. No one had tried bowfishing before. We started out with a few practice shots to get use to the water refraction. As the night went on there were plenty of shots taken. At the end of the night, grandpa ended up with the most fish.
Bowfishing Sheepshead in Key Largo
Bowfishing Sheepshead in Key Largo
Feb 18, 2017 Homestead
We had a last minute booking and we able to hit the waters in Key Largo shooting sheepshead all night. This was Nick's first time bowfishing for sheepshead and he did an amazing job. Nick said it was the best thing he did in Miami. Bowfishing in South Florida is a bowfisherman's dream due to crystal clear waters and edible fish species.
Business Trip Detour
Business Trip Detour
Jan 21, 2017 Homestead
We had some individuals here for business trips and were interested in a charter but did not have anyone to accompany them. We were able to pair them up for a combined trip. We launched out of Watson Island bowfishing with the Miami Skyline behind us. The winds were not the ideal conditions but we made it work and were able to spot and shoot at Southern stingray, barracuda, and even some bait fish. One customer enjoyed the bowfishing so much, he booked another trip and brought along his wife and her friend and they ended up shooting some more fish as well.
Bachelor Party
Bachelor Party
Jan 20, 2017 Homestead
It was quite the night for this bachelor party. The water was calm and they ended up shooting a variety of fish from striped mullet, Southern Stingray, barracuda, and sheepshead, a saltwater bowfishing slam.

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Keith B.
Wareham, Massachusetts
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Everglades Night Trip Ft Lauderdale on February 22, 2020
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Gracie K.
Beavertown, PA
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VERIFIED   Biscayne Bay Bowfishing Charter on January 18, 2019
This was our second (and third) trip with Captain Donovan (evidently, the first trip was not enough for our guys and they’ve...
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Alejandro H.
Boca Raton, Florida
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Night trip through Everglades

VERIFIED   Biscayne Bay Night Trip on March 2, 2018
Had an amazing time with Capt. Donovan. Firstly leading up to the trip he made recommendations based on the weather for where...
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Jason W.
Miami, FL
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Half day - night bowfishing in the Everglades

VERIFIED   Biscayne Bay Night Trip on February 24, 2018
One of the best fishing trips ever!  Captain Donovan is a top notch captain totally committed to providing his clients...
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Jake C.
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Everglades trip

VERIFIED   Everglades Night Trip on March 18, 2019
This trip was amazing. My wife and I wanted to take the kids on a fun trip so we decided to go with arrow assault. Our kids...
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