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David Buchek

Certified Damn Good Guide

Outfitter

Talkative

Intense

Quality

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Instructional

Captain David is a USCG-licensed 100 Ton Master Captain with a lifelong passion for fishing and over two decades of experience on the water. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Captain David—known to many as “Booch”—brings a unique blend of athletic discipline and laid-back hospitality to every trip. Before dedicating himself to the water full-time, he played professional baseball in the Cardinals organization and later served as a coach.

Alongside fellow captain David “Merlin”, the two have been running high-quality boat charters for over 20 years. Their commitment to delivering safe, fun, and memorable experiences has earned them a reputation for excellence. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to boating, you’ll feel right at home with this skilled and personable crew.

With Captain David at the helm, you can count on a well-run operation, expert local knowledge, and a passion for putting people on fish.

About Your Guide

David Buchek

Certified Damn Good Guide

Outfitter

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The Local Trip

95% (22) Bradenton Beach, FL 1 - 12 People 2 - 8 Hours From $300

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

The Local Trip! Fish, Sandbar, dolphin/manatees all in one trip. You can set this trip up as you want. Fish an hour or two, hit the sandbar for some shells, see some dolphins and manatees. Set the trip as you wish. NOTE: (You can Fish the entire trip as well).

The waters surrounding Anna Maria Island and Bradenton Beach as beautiful as they are fish-rich. You will be targeting a variety of fish Snook, Redfish, Trout and Mangrove Snapper all Super Fun Fighting Fish that you will have a blast with. CHECK THIS OUT All trips are private and include fish bait, fishing tackle, fishing license, yeti cooler ice and water.

You'll be casting off a 2024 Pathfinder 2400 open. PATHFINDER IS CONSIDERED TOP OF THE LINE BOATS with an impressive speed of 60 knots, getting to all the top fishing spots fast! This smooth ride can comfortably accommodate up to 6 anglers.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

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 Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2024
Boat Length: 25'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2024
Boat Length: 25'
Boat Restroom: Yes
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Boat is loaded with every possible option to make fishing fun and cool. Dual 10 ft Power Poles, State of the art Rhodan Gen 2 Trolling motor, with spot lock, 2nd Station/Tower, JL Audio, Aquarium Livewell, 20 Rod Holders, Bathroom, Cell Phone Charger and storage.

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Recent Reviews of Fish Ami

4.4

based on 7 reviews

Ralph

Verified Review

We had an amazing time out fishing with Kyle. We had a short two hour trip and he was able to get us on some fish and the kids had a great time.

Ralph

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We had an amazing time out fishing with Kyle. We had a short two hour trip and he was able to get us on some fish and the kids had a great time.

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Zachary

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Capt’n Kyle was great, he put us on fish immediately after getting to our spots. He was also great with my 3 kids. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to have a great time out on the water!

Zachary

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Melissa

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Had a great time! Super patient with our older kids who had never been fishing before. Seamless process!

Melissa

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Had a great time! Super patient with our older kids who had never been fishing before. Seamless process!

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Amanda

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Trip wasn't with David, as described. Went out with Captain Kyle. Trip got moved due to overbooking, so time of day wasn't ideal. Did catch about 6 fish in 2 hours. Kyle wasn't as interactive as other guides.

Amanda

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Benton

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We did not end up fishing with David. He put us with another guide on another boat. He did reach out to me a couple days before to let me know that the boat was not available but he had another boat that was just as good. He never mentioned it would be with a different guide. And the other boat was not anywhere near comparable. All that said the guide was very nice. Just...

Benton

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Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Benton, we're sorry to hear the trip didn’t go as expected. It sounds like there was some miscommunication about the boat's status, we've gotten with David to address this. While we’re glad your guide was friendly, the experience falling well short of your expectations is something we take extremely seriously. We’ve issued a refund on your trip as well as a discount on a future trip. We'd love the opportunity to make it up...

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Rey

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Rey

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We had a great trip with David. He arrived at the dock on time ready to go. He's got a nice, open, boat with a center console so it was easy to move around. We moved around the inter coastal area between Anna Maria and Long Boat fishing for snook, red fish, and trout. Anytime we weren't getting bites we'd move. David worked very hard to keep all of us in fresh bait, and good locations. He knew a ton about the local fish, currents, depths, and regulations. We also got to see several manatees which was such a lovely bonus! When my son hooked a big red fish David gave him great guidance to help him bring it in. He was easy to talk to and we are already recommending him to our friends. We will definitely book again next time we're in the area.

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