Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Setting off from Ponce Inlet, Mike loves sweeping the surrounding nearshore and inshore areas.

Reel in delicious Snapper and Flounder from the bottom, jig for the area’s renowned Redfish, Bluefish, and Whiting, or cast for some Seatrout or Black Drum. Capt. Michael prefers live shrimp, cut shrimp or mullet to any artificial lures. He will do everything he can to make your trip bountiful.

Capt. Michael commands a 22’ Skeeter boat that is powered by a Yamaha 200 HP 4-stroke engine and is large enough to comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests. It is equipped with a poling platform, two baitwells, Power-Pole anchor, holders for trolling rods, two casting seats, a flat casting deck, and an assortment of navigational/fish finding electronics. Shimano spinning rods are the weapon of choice for this skipper.

Fishing licenses are provided by the Captain for everyone onboard for your convenience, along with full insurance. As far as your catch goes, you get to keep whatever you reel in (as long as it falls within the fishing regulations) and bring it home for dinner, neatly filleted and wrapped. Tipping is extra.

Fish the Shark Bite Capital!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, River, 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.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Boat Restroom

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

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
4 People	$475.00
3 People	$425.00
2 People	$375.00
1 Person	$375.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

About Your Guide

Michael B.

Independent Guide

Instructional

Comfortable

About Your Guide

Michael B.

Independent Guide

Licensed Master >100 Ton Captains License with over 40 years experience in Florida waters.
We always catch fish and I'll gladly fillet them up and give to you in a plastic bag.
My motto is "Can do".
My goal is to " help you catch fish like the locals do".
Setting off from Ponce Inlet, Mike loves sweeping the surrounding nearshore and inshore areas.
Reel in delicious Snapper and Flounder from the bottom, jig for the area’s renowned Redfish, Bluefish, and Whiting, or cast for some Seatrout or Black Drum. Capt. Michael prefers live shrimp, cut shrimp or mullet to any artificial lures. He will do everything he can to make your trip bountiful.
Capt. Michael commands a 22’ Skeeter boat that is powered by a Yamaha 200 HP 4-stroke engine and is large enough to comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests. It is equipped with a poling platform, two baitwells, Power-Pole anchor, holders for trolling rods, two casting seats, a flat casting deck, and an assortment of navigational/fish finding electronics. Shimano spinning rods are the weapon of choice for this skipper.
Fishing licenses are provided by the Captain for everyone onboard for your convenience, along with full insurance. As far as your catch goes, you get to keep whatever you reel in (as long as it falls within the fishing regulations) and bring it home for dinner, neatly filleted and wrapped. Tipping is extra.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

24 ft. Nurse Shark

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Skyline Chili

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

24 ft. Nurse Shark

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Skyline Chili

What’s your favorite band?

None

What’s your favorite movie?

None

What’s your favorite sports team?

Bengals

What’s your drink of choice?

Diet Coke

What was your last halloween costume?

Pirate

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Truck

How did you get started guiding?

People kept asking me to.

What makes you different from other guides?

Positive reviews.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Port Orange, Florida

Areas Fished

Intracoastal Waterway

About Your Boat

Boat photo for 4 Hour Inshore/Near 8am-12 $375

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Skeeter
Year Built: 2014
Boat Length: 22'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Skeeter
Year Built: 2014
Boat Length: 22'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 225
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Power Pole, Livewell, Baitwell, 19 Rod Holders and more.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, River, 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.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Boat Restroom

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

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Black Drum	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great
Bluefish	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good
Florida Pompano	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Flounder	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good
Jack Crevalle	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Ladyfish	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Mangrove Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Redfish	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good
Snook	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Whiting	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good

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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

I will fillet up your catch and give to you on a plastic bag.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

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First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!