Captain
Richard Surber

Member since January 2020 Palmetto, United States
Background
I grew up on the water in Tierra Verde, Florida. My family operated a bait and tackle shop from the time I was 8 to 18. I built and operated a 28' Shrimp boat. Every weekend involved some form of boating, scuba diving, or fishing. When I was 15, I built a 28′ Shrimp trawler on my own. I have been running boats ever since high school.
Techniques
Free line. bottom fishing, structure, wreck, flats, mangroves. outriggers and downriggers

Hey, I'm Captain Richard Surber

Palmetto, United States
Background
I grew up on the water in Tierra Verde, Florida. My family operated a bait and tackle shop from the time I was 8 to 18. I built and operated a 28' Shrimp boat. Every weekend involved some form of boating, scuba diving, or fishing. When I was 15, I built a 28′ Shrimp trawler on my own. I have been running boats ever since high school.
Techniques
Free line. bottom fishing, structure, wreck, flats, mangroves. outriggers and downriggers
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Down2Fish Charters โ€“ 30' Robalo

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(25 reviews)
Palmetto
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Trips from US $475

Down2Fish Charters โ€“ 25' Robalo

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(7 reviews)
Palmetto
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Trips from US $399

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with Richard
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Pete G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Richard

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore โ€“ Up to 30 Miles on February 11, 2022
Pete G. recommends Down2Fish Charters โ€“ 30' Robalo
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Royal R.
Lehigh Acres, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Suber

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on January 17, 2021
captain Suber was very accommodating and pleasant to fish with. Well equiped and very knowledgeable. We had an excellent...
Royal R. recommends Down2Fish Charters โ€“ 25' Robalo
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Kevin M.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on June 1, 2020
Captain Richard put us on fish within 10 minutes. If youโ€™re looking to charter a fishing trip, this is the man you want....
Kevin M. recommends Down2Fish Charters โ€“ 25' Robalo
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Rob B.
Bradenton, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great 4th of July fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore โ€“ Up to 30 Miles on July 4, 2020
Spent 4th of July offshore with Richard and first mate, Barry. We caught plenty of fish, and even fought a shark for our tuna!ย ...
Rob B. recommends Down2Fish Charters โ€“ 30' Robalo
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Kerry R.
Celina, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day โ€“ Offshore Up to 60 Miles on July 29, 2021
Kerry R. recommends Down2Fish Charters โ€“ 30' Robalo
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