"Florida Trout Fishing with Captain Dave"

Captain Dave is originally a Buckeye from NW Ohio and has fished, freshwater, mountain streams and saltwater. He is most fascinated with the fish we have available to us right here along the Gulf.

Having fished South Louisiana for several years, he has made Florida his home. He mainly fishes the South Tampa Bay Area and the Naples Area. He has served in the Navy and continues to serve as a Coast Guard Auxiliary member in Naples Florida.

Captain Dave envisioned Gulfing Adventures while working aboard an 80 ft Schooner. He has a passion for Florida trout fishing and charters for anglers of all ages and experience. He has over 25 years of boating and salt water fishing experience. He loves fishing, as well as, exploring remote islands and out of the way places. Captain Dave has worked as an air traffic controller for most of his life and as a pastor for the Independent Christian Churches.

• Licensed and Insured USCG Masters License for Vessels up to 100 Tons.

• Possess a Homeland Security Clearance.

• CPR & First Aid Certified

• Captain Dave is a member of the Florida Guides Association,

• International Game Fish Association,

• and a Member of the National Association of Charter Boat Operators.

• Member of Naples Chamber of Commerce.

• The Captain and crew Operate Drug Free Vessels that are in Full compliance with Random Drug Testing As Per Regulations (46 CFR Part 16 and 49 CFR Part 40)

• The Captain is an Ordained Minister able to Renew Wedding vows and Perform Weddings.

• In addition, he is also experienced and able to perform dignified and respectful burials at sea for cremated loved ones.

• Your captain is a graduate of Johnson Bible College and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

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