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
Anglers Choice
125
Reviews
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Fish it All

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(120 reviews)
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Fish It All โ€“ Port Canaveral

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(5 reviews)
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Port Canaveral
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Trips from US $525

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Jordan C.
Excellent
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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 33โ€
Jordan C. recommends Fish It All โ€“ Port Canaveral
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Rodrigo B.
Excellent
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Wonderfull

VERIFIED   3 Hour Bass Fishing am on March 30, 2024
We caught a lot of Bass in less then three hoursโ€ฆ Nice trip, wonderfull view and captain Dave is a very good guide!
Rodrigo B. recommends Fish it All
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George O.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain, so-so Fish

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bass Fishing (AM) on December 8, 2023
Sometimes itโ€™s difficult to review a trip when the fishing is slow. However I can wholeheartedly recommend Captain Dave....
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Lydia M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great for newbies

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bass Fishing (PM) on November 1, 2023
It wasnโ€™t the best day to fish with the wind out but the captain fought to find us some fish to catch which he succeeded...
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Dennis C.
Excellent
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Excellent Time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bass Fishing (AM) on August 8, 2024
Captain Dave was great. The quality of the fish caught is worth the trip. Thank you for the experience.
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