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

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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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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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Robert R.
Excellent
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Fishing with Richard

VERIFIED   Full Day โ€“ Offshore Up to 60 Miles on June 2, 2021
Robert R. recommends Down2Fish Charters โ€“ 30' Robalo
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Michael B.
Tampa, FL
Excellent
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VERIFIED   Special 10 hours trip for Michael Bash on May 9, 2020
My family and I had a great time. This exciting trip was fantastic. Richard and crew were laid back, and very helpful. Great...
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Dave H.
United States
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Fishing with Richard

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore โ€“ Up to 30 Miles on July 15, 2020
We had a GREAT time! Fishing weather and crew were awesome,ย  thank you Richard, Barry and Dylan.
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Chris R.
Tampa, FL
Excellent
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on May 17, 2020
Had a grate time. Got a bunch of different fish. Snook,ย  Flounder, jack, sea bass and snapper.
Chris R. recommends Down2Fish Charters โ€“ 25' Robalo
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Nathan R.
St. Petersburg, FL
Excellent
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Fishing with Richard

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore โ€“ Up to 30 Miles on May 8, 2020
We had a great time fishing with Richard and crew very nice people and very helpful thanks nathan
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