Name: Capt. Dave's Sportfishing Charters
Address: Jacksonville, FL
Price range: $600 - $1200
Rating: 5

About Your Guide

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Dave Sipler

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 53 years of exp.

Veteran

Quality

Laid-back

Talkative

Comfortable

Instructional

Expert Oriented

For 28 years, Capt. Dave, is a veteran area guide providing various inshore trips for those looking for serious hands on fishing. Take a trip on his 2025, 20' Alloy Plate side console custom bay boat, while fishing in the protected river & salt marsh areas of Jacksonville, Florida. All trips are based on up to 6 hrs. max. 2 persons. (Kids 10 years old and above only.) Some species in N.E. Florida are seasonal, others are not. Tides are always a big consideration. Discussing your charter with Capt. Dave is always recommended. You'll have to be mobile, and your success will be helped by knowledge of handling the tackle. Casting of spinning tackle, live shrimp fishing with baitcasting tackle. Always come dressed for success. Sneakers, wide brimmed hat, polarized sunglasses, are a must. Along with Sun protective clothing.

About Your Guide

Dave Sipler

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 53 years of exp.

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2 For Jacksonville Fishing The Tide

100% (7) Jacksonville, FL 1 - 4 People 6 Hours From $600

Speckled Trout Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida

Redfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

MY STANDARD DAY, since 1996 FOR BEST ''TIDE FISHING'' IS 6 HOURS, 2 PERSONS. (you an fish less, if you want. One rate covers your tide fishing)

KIDS 10 AND OLDER ONLY.

Jacksonville's St. Johns River, Intracoastal waterway, saltmarshes, Inlet. Light tackle spinning reel casting live baits, artificials, slip-float fishing. 12 months a year, 7 days a week, for Redfish, SeaTrout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Jack Crevalle, Ladyfish, Flounder. You're the fisherman. Capt. Dave is your Coach, Guide, Historian. But doesn't catch them for you. You must be able to stand, move around boat and be mobile. Like Golfing this type of fishing can not be done sitting in a lawn chair. Light action spinning rods and reels, used to cast jigs. Baitcasting rods and reels for bottom fishing & N.E. Florida ''traditional'' Slip-float fishing. Boat has front & rear casting decks. The best trolling motor holding us in place, or slowly moving along the marsh grass and Oyster beds. Fishing docks, underwater edges and ledges. Structure fishing. TIDES MATTER, here in NE Florida. Emphasis is on calm waters. No sea-sick pills needed.

A MUST: comfortable grippy Sneakers, NO open toed shoes, work boots or heels. Hat & polarized Sunglasses. Dress for success, per the weather.

Save the celebrating for our return to the dock. Insurance companies frown on Alcohol on a Charter boat.

Fish cleaning/ bagging up, is done after your charter is over, and boat is on the trailer. On a gratuity basis.

BRING NO COOLERS ABOARD BOAT. ANY LUNCH AND DRINKS BRING IN A PLASTIC BAG, TO BE PUT IN MY COOLERS. NO GLASS!

****Important****

I WILL CALL YOU THE DAY BEFORE BETWEEN 4-6pm. (Please expect my call to phone number provided.)

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat photo for 2 FOR JACKSONVILLE FISHING THE TIDE

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Hanko
Year Built: 2025
Boat Length: 20'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Hanko
Year Built: 2025
Boat Length: 20'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 90
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: seating, Bait tank, sounder, chart plotter, vhf radio, all USCG safety gear, the best trolling motor. ALL Coolers & ICE. DO NOT BRING COOLERS ABOARD THE BOAT. Coolers and ice are provided. STANDING & MOBILITY IS NEEDED, DURING THE DAY, FOR A SUCCESSFUL OUTING. Knowledge of tackle handling, and casting will be needed for successful day. There's parks all around with restroom facilities. We are never far from one of these. Many times at a snack break in middle of trip, we can stop by one of many. If a ''Anglerette'' has a concern.