Captain
Mike Dates

Member since September 2014 Destin, United States
Background
Mike has been a USCG-licensed Captain since 2002, but he's fished the waters of Destin since 1969. A true native to the area and he just can't get enough of the beautiful village and her incredible fishery. He will work tirelessly to put you on the fish, and employ his wealth of knowledge and experience on every trip he runs. On a personal note, I love this business because I get to meet some really great people everyday and I feel relaxed and at home on the water. Start out as a client, end the trip as a friend.
Techniques
I prefer live bait fishing but I also artificial bait fish when the conditions exists.

Hey, I'm Captain Mike Dates

Destin, United States
Background
Mike has been a USCG-licensed Captain since 2002, but he's fished the waters of Destin since 1969. A true native to the area and he just can't get enough of the beautiful village and her incredible fishery. He will work tirelessly to put you on the fish, and employ his wealth of knowledge and experience on every trip he runs. On a personal note, I love this business because I get to meet some really great people everyday and I feel relaxed and at home on the water. Start out as a client, end the trip as a friend.
Techniques
I prefer live bait fishing but I also artificial bait fish when the conditions exists.
Anglers Choice
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First Shot Charters

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(205 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $450

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 205 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
91%
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Carol E.
United States
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Gone Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Nov 1st - Apr 30th) on May 8, 2016
It was our first time out and we werenโ€™t disappointed. Captain Mike was great and got us in front of some good sized fish....
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Gary R.
Reeds Spring, Missouri
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Bait Fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 14, 2015
We fished with Captain Mike July 15th.ย  It was a tough day of fishing but Captain Mike made sure that he gave us the best...
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Brenna G.
Destin, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Greatest trip ever!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 14, 2016
Captain Mike made sure we had the best fishing experience!ย  We couldnโ€™t have asked for a better day of fishing.ย  Amazing!!!
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Liann T.
United States
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awsome time!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (Nov 1st - Apr 30th) on April 23, 2016
Mike put us on fish. Then my boyfriend ended up catching 180-220 pound bull shark and it was his 1st time out salt water fishing....
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ron c.
Serbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught an excellent limit on Red Snapper

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (Nov 1st - Apr 30th) on June 5, 2015
Went out with First Shot - Captain Mike in Destin Florida and had a great day. Everything was first class. Captain Mike was...
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