Captain
David Nelson

Member since February 2023 Orlando, United States
Background
Captain Dave is a second-generation Floridian who has been fishing in Central Florida and the surrounding areas for most of his life. Dave's dad, also an avid fisherman, took Dave fishing from a very early age and started his career in fishing. With more than 40 years of fishing experience and extensive knowledge of Florida wildlife, Captain Dave is sure to deliver a wonderful and well-informed day of great fishing.
Techniques
Live bait fishing, light line spinning gear for bass fishing in clear water, light line spinning gear for reds and trout in clear water, Fishing at night for bass and snook

Hey, I'm Captain David Nelson

Orlando, United States
Background
Captain Dave is a second-generation Floridian who has been fishing in Central Florida and the surrounding areas for most of his life. Dave's dad, also an avid fisherman, took Dave fishing from a very early age and started his career in fishing. With more than 40 years of fishing experience and extensive knowledge of Florida wildlife, Captain Dave is sure to deliver a wonderful and well-informed day of great fishing.
Techniques
Live bait fishing, light line spinning gear for bass fishing in clear water, light line spinning gear for reds and trout in clear water, Fishing at night for bass and snook
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(118 reviews)
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Orlando
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $250
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(5 reviews)
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Port Canaveral
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Trips from US $525

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 123 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Craig S.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Family fishing adventure

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Bass Fishing (PM) on March 2, 2024
Captain Dave showed us a great time on the water.  He put the boys 8 & 9 yo on the fish and kept them entertained.  This...
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Karl R.
Excellent
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On the fish!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Bass Fishing (AM) on July 27, 2024
Capt. Dave is a great guy that put us right on the fish. Even in the summer heat he found great fish. It was a wonderful time.
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Chris B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Morning Fish!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Bass Fishing (AM) on June 22, 2024
David was great - he was awesome with my boys and we caught a bunch of really nice bass!  We had a great morning out on the...
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Michael O.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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All about the FISH

VERIFIED   3 Hour Bass Fishing am on May 5, 2024
Dave is experienced, showed up early, delivered everything he promised; we caught the fish we were after.
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Jordan C.
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 day with capt Dave!

VERIFIED   4hr Trip Port Canaveral 3person max on April 21, 2024
Caught a variety of fish the majority of the morning! Capt Dave is awesome! Even caught my personal best snook at 33”
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