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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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Destin
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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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Massimo R.
Reserve, Louisiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Nov 1st - Apr 30th) on April 3, 2016
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Bill W.
Serbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Our first trip out in November

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (Nov 1st - Apr 30th) on November 28, 2015
Had a great experience.ย  Tried a few spots.ย  Had 4 keepers & they were delicious.
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Larry D.
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Short Trip, great results!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 12, 2015
Promptly left the dock @ 6AM and after about a 30 minute ride to the honey hole were catching Amberjack by 7:30. Caught our...
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Willy F.
Serbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First class

Half Day Trip (Nov 1st - Apr 30th) on April 2, 2015
Had a great time with the charter.ย  Everything was very first class and the captain was very nice.
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Joey P.
Kansas City, Missouri
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Reds and triggers!

Half Day Trip (Nov 1st - Apr 30th) on March 20, 2015
Grear trip, took my 10 yr old, pretty much were on fish the whole time, capt mike was great, nice guy.
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