My son and I each caught Blacktip Sharks!  Both over 8’ long and 300 to 400 lbs.  This by far was the best chartered fishing adventure we’ve ever been on!  It was a workout, but well worth it.  Cpt. Dave was a great Cpt.  New what to do and where to go.  Great time, great memories!  Thanks again Cpt Dave!

David was AMAZING even before our trip started!! He called us the day before our inshore fishing trip to explain the weather condition and possibilities which we thought was very thoughtful.

During our trip, he was very friendly, patient (it was my girl’s first fishing experience and he was very patient with her), and helpful. We enjoyed him sharing his stories as well.

We’d to have him as our fishing guide again next time we come to St. Augustine!

Wonderful experience. Captain Dave communicated with us before the trip, answering all our questions.  He is upfront, very honest, letting us know about possibility of hit or miss in August (and the weather).  Finger mullet run better in September so catches are better as well. Dave is a local, doing charters for the past 20 years.  Tons of experience, laid back, good conversationalist.  He knows all the spots and also gets updates from other captains.  Weather in the bay, inlet and channels was perfect. Overcast with a nice breeze. Trolling motor was down but we had no problems anchoring with the current. Dave provides all equipment and bait, offering assistance for beginners.  Boat was top notch. Offshore weather and waves unpredictable, so I would recommend inshore for everybody. Lots of bites but not many fish.  Either way, that’s fishing and it was a great time. My casting improved and I look forward to another charter with Dave. P.S. - Surprises for everyone at the end.

David is a good man and a good fisherman. He was responsive to my early emails, personable during the trip, and helpful and knowledgeable about the sport. This was my first trip with my two sons and nephew and, after catching a king mackerel and lemon shark in the first hour when the action in the first place we were fishing slowed down, he took us to fish behind shrimp boats where we caught five more sharks and had a tarpon jump which David informed me was a fisherman’s delight in and of itself even though the fish got off the line. All around, David’s professionalism, attention to detail, and thoroughness from beginning to end was outstanding.

The McNair family had an exceptional time this morning with Great White Fishing Charters hosted by Captain David Ballard.  We really enjoyed the overall experience and Captain David was the consummate professional and fishing guide.  He was very attentive and extremely knowledgeable.  We caught a few fish but the beautiful day on the water made the experience more worthwhile.  We will be connecting with Captain David again.