Captain Rick also had a lot of advice on technique and placement of casts, all of which led directly to more action. I really appreciated not sitting on a dead spot too long. When it died down at that spot he moved us to another spot, and then again when the bites disappeared from that one. We started with only a few nibbles, but as soon as the tide changed it picked up in a hurry. On the way out to the first fishing spot, Captain Rick warned us that fishing might be slow to start as we waited for a shift in the tide. Tours leave out of Rose Marina which is convenient, easy to find and easy to get in and out of. I took my first chartered trip with Sunshine Tours in April 2013 for a backwater trip with my brother- and sister-in-law. I know that I will never take another fishing trip anywhere else as long as Capt. He's also very patient and easily teaches passengers how to handle the tackle. Dan knows his spots well, doesn't stop until the boat is EXACTLY where it needs to be to catch fish. mackerel and several large grouper (4 of them in one day made it back to the dock!). We took two half day charters with him and caught enough fish that we could have eaten on it ourselves for a week and a half EASY. He's very personable and passionate about not only you catching fish, but more importantly having fun.

He knows what he's doing and does it better than anyone I have ever seen in the job. My son and I took a trip to Marco Island on May 8-10 and could not have had more fun with Dan. Outstanding and experienced fisherman! His experience made our vacation by far the best fishing trip I have ever made in 35 years of fishing. I have been fishing all over the country and Captain Dan on the Miss Louise II in Marco Island is by far the best guide I have ever had the pleasure of fishing with.

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