Precision Backcountry Charters Customer Reviews

Name: Precision Backcountry Charters
Brand: Precision Backcountry Charters
Rating: 5 (13 reviews)

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Captain Michael consistently puts clients on fish from the first cast, with customers catching impressive species like 26-inch redfish, blacktip sharks, snook, and catfish. Even in challenging conditions with 20-30 mph winds and rough waters, Mike skillfully guides anglers to productive spots and helps them land multiple species during their trips. His extensive fishing knowledge and ability to locate fish quickly creates successful outings whether it's a child's first ocean fishing experience or experienced anglers seeking variety. Mike's integrity truly shines through his customer-first approach, prioritizing safety and client satisfaction over profit by rescheduling trips during poor weather conditions and suggesting shorter trips when conditions aren't ideal. Families especially appreciate his patience with children and his encouraging guidance that makes fishing accessible to all skill levels. Customers consistently return year after year, with many calling him annually when they visit the St. Pete/Tampa area and rating their experiences a perfect 10 out of 10.

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Stormy skies and deep sea action: the perfect recipe for Cobia in St. Pete!

Storms brewing, but the fishing techniques are hotter than ever in St. Pete!

Storm's brewing, but the deep sea jigging is just heating up!

Partly cloudy skies set the stage for an epic fishing adventure in St. Pete!

Reeling in the Spotted Weakfish under partly cloudy skies in St. Pete!

Reeling in the best Spanish Mackerel with deep sea jigging in St. Pete!

Partly cloudy skies set the stage for epic deep sea action!

Reeling in a Spanish Mackerel on a partly cloudy day!

Huge Spotted Weakfish and Redfish caught in St. Petersburg's partly cloudy waters!

Double trouble: Spotted Weakfish and Redfish hooked on a partly cloudy day!

Reeling in the reds under partly cloudy skies in St. Pete!

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Trent West

November 8, 2025

Trip - Half Day Or Full Day Fishing Trip In St. Petersburg, FL - Redfish, Snook And More on November 8, 2025

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Max 1 guest

Had an awesome time! Caught 8 different species of fishing, including 9 mackerel!

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ramzi ali

October 12, 2025

Trip - on October 12, 2025

10 start if could, cpt mike is a great time we had a hell of a day catching red fish! Will be coming back!

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jene nissen

October 11, 2025

Trip - on October 11, 2025

Great day fishing with a great guide!! Weather iffy, fish hard to find, but Capt Mike put us on fish, caught multiple species. Highly recommended, you WILL have a GREAT time!!

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William Cowperthwaite

July 13, 2025

Trip - Half Day Guided Mackerel And Tripletail Fishing Trip In St. Petersburg, FL on July 11, 2025

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Max 2 guests

87°F

Catches : 1

Cobia
Catches: 1

This was my daughter's first time ocean fishing. We had the best time. Terry was super cool and knowledgeable about the fish we were catching and he put us on the fish from first cast .. literally. Defintly going to book him again in future

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Tricia Wagner

July 10, 2025

Trip - Half Day Guided Mackerel And Tripletail Fishing Trip In St. Petersburg, FL on July 10, 2025

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Max 4 guests

85.9°F

Catches : 3

Spanish Mackerel
Catches: 1
Redfish
Catches: 1
Spotted Weakfish
Catches: 1

Our trip was fantastic! Mike was great. He was so patient and good with our kids. We caught a lot of fish and had a great time! We hope to book with Mike again on our next annual trip!

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Heather Milligan

May 30, 2025

Trip - Quick Cast Fishing Trip In St. Petersburg, FL - Redfish, Snook And Sea Trout on July 18, 2024

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Max 1 guest

We call him every year we come to town! 12/10 stars!

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Sean Higgins

March 27, 2024

Trip - on March 27, 2024

We booked Precision Backcountry Charters through fishing booker for a trip with my dad son and uncle. Cant Mike was super responsive and easy to deal with. We were unfortunately not able to go out due to tough conditions and wind/chop and we worked to reschedule, Mike was flexible and we had similar conditions on the re-booked day. While I cannot speak to Mike's abilities as a fisherman (from my reading of reviews and research I think he rates very highly) I can speak to Capt Mike's abilities as a responsible and thoughtful Capt. he put enjoyment and safety ahead of profit, he could have easily taken us out, got paid and moved on but he chose not to and refunded out trip and I found that to be honest and commendable. Next time we are in the St.Pete/Tampa area we will 100% be going out with Capt. Mike.

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Jay

July 9, 2023

Trip - on July 9, 2023

I had initially planned a full day tarpon trip, but when Mike contacted me, he suggested changing it to a half day trip due to unfavorable weather conditions. He genuinely cared about our experience and didn't want us to be disappointed. It was truly heartwarming to encounter such honesty, as he could have easily gone ahead with the full day trip and taken advantage of the situation. Thanks to his integrity, we were able to save some money. The half day trip turned out to be fantastic; Mike guided us to a lot of fish, and the entire experience was so enjoyable that I would gladly do it again. I highly recommend Captain Mike! Many thanks for everything!

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Frenaldo

July 1, 2023

Trip - on July 1, 2023

Captain Michael took my friend and me on a fishing trip, and it was absolutely fantastic. His extensive knowledge of fishing was evident, and he skillfully guided us to some excellent fishing spots. We had a bountiful catch, and we even enjoyed some of the fish for lunch! I highly recommend booking a trip with him; you won't be disappointed!

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Ethan

June 22, 2023

Trip - on June 22, 2023

I couldn't have asked for a better fishing charter experience. Captain Mike exceeded all my expectations. He skillfully guided us to excellent fishing spots, resulting in an abundance of catches. Beyond his expertise, Captain Mike's fantastic personality made the time fly by; in fact, I found myself wishing we could have extended the trip. Without a doubt, I'll choose to fish with him again whenever we return to this area. A perfect 10 out of 10!

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Robert

June 15, 2023

Trip - on June 15, 2023

Despite facing rough water and strong winds of 20 to 30 mph, we decided to give it a try with Mike. He made every effort to assist us and managed to help us catch several fish. The highlight was a magnificent 26" redfish, and though we lost a larger one, we also landed a couple of snook and a catfish. Despite some missed opportunities, we had a great time with Mike. While the weather conditions deserved a 1-star rating, Mike's dedication and expertise earned him a well-deserved 5-star rating. We would gladly go out with him again in the future.

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Daniel

May 12, 2023

Trip - on May 12, 2023

Despite being a spur-of-the-moment decision, our 2-hour charter turned out to be incredibly successful. We had an amazing time catching five different species of fish, among them a blacktip shark. Even within the limited timeframe, we managed to catch enough fish to have a delicious dinner. The captain's assistance and encouragement were invaluable; he went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience and found the best fishing spots. We wholeheartedly recommend him to others and will undoubtedly go on another fishing trip with him in the future.

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