Captain
Michael Ayersman

Member since January 2021 St. Petersburg, United States
Background
Captain Michael has over 35 years of fishing experience. From native streams to the Gulf of Mexico and the Great Lakes, he's seen it all. he has experience in both freshwater and saltwater fishing.
Techniques
Whether looking for a meat trip of inshore species, a Saltwater Slam, or chasing the Mighty Tarpon.

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Ayersman

St. Petersburg, United States
Background
Captain Michael has over 35 years of fishing experience. From native streams to the Gulf of Mexico and the Great Lakes, he's seen it all. he has experience in both freshwater and saltwater fishing.
Techniques
Whether looking for a meat trip of inshore species, a Saltwater Slam, or chasing the Mighty Tarpon.
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My Charter Listing

Down Range Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(41 reviews)
St. Petersburg
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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John C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highly recommend Capt Mike

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on June 27, 2025
My dad and I had a great time out on the water with Capt Mike and down range charters. He put us on several nice redfish and...
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Mike J.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on June 30, 2025
Had a great day on the water with Mike. He had us on fish quick and was great with my 10 year old son. A perfect and easy add...
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Marquette 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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Fantastic Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on June 28, 2025
Captain Mike gave me and m family an awesome experience!ย  Great spotter, rigger, time manager and personality with expert...
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Ted P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Day of Fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on July 17, 2025
Mike is an Awesome guy. Was really personable and very helpful. Made are trip very worth it. Thanks Mike!
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Adam J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 5, 2025
Captain was a great guy and very knowledgeable and professional. He went above and beyond to put us on fish, we got plenty...
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