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

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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
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Reviews
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Fish it All

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Fish It All โ€“ Port Canaveral

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Kevin E.
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Great Time

VERIFIED   3 Hour Bass Fishing am on May 18, 2025
Cpt Dave was awesome to work with and prompt with replies when setting up this adventure. On the water was nonstop action with...
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Paul T.
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FANTASTIC DAY

VERIFIED   3 Hour Bass Fishing am on April 12, 2025
Canโ€™t express how much fun we had and such an experience and memories. We spent our honeymoon fishing and have stories to...
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Robert M.
Excellent
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Family

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bass Fishing (AM) on June 25, 2025
What I liked about are trip was the guide? He acted like he was family that means about to me because I had my son and daughter...
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Tosha C.
Excellent
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On point

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bass Fishing (AM) on May 30, 2025
Captain Dave had us on the fish. I was catching good size bass some of the biggest Iโ€™ve ever caught wonderful experience...
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Michelle F.
Excellent
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Great fun fishing experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bass Fishing (PM) on April 28, 2025
I highly recommend Captain Dave. He is thoughtful experienced, and knowledgeable. He be brought us to a great location to fish,...
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