Broad Minded - Bud n' Mary's Islamorada Fishing Marina Bud n' Mary's Islamorada Fishing Marina

Broad Minded

Boat Name: Broad Minded
Captain: Mike Varney
Length: 42
Pricing: Reef full day - $2500
Offshore full day - $2500
Half day - $n/a
Special Pricing: Swordfishing – $3000/day ($600 deposit required)

Broad Minded

The NEW “Broad Minded” is a 2024 42′ Freeman powered by quad yamaha 350’s. It’s one of the fastest and nicest offshore charter boats in town! We have the latest and greatest Garmin electronics as well as all Penn Tackle for helping us catch fish. For seating there are 5 forward facing seats (1 is for the captain), a rear facing bench seat which sits on top of two drink boxes, and a large coffin box lounger. There’s no head on the boat but we always have a 5 gallon bucket. We can handle up to 6 guests on the boat and with the extra speed compared to so many boats you will have more fishing time! Capt. Mike Varney has run the Boat the past couple seasons and Swordfishing and Deep Drop bottom fishing is our specialty. Of course we can fish for all the usual stuff but Capt. Nick Stanczyk originally went the Freeman route to focus on our longer offshore runs.
Also follow Capt. Nick Stanczyk on instagram @captnickstanczyk and on facebook at Capt. Nick Stanczyk

Fishing Reports

October 24, 2024

End of October Fishing Report!

Chartered a 1/2 day offshore trip. Captain and mate very professional. Whole operation is top notch. Ordered breakfast the day before and a box lunch to take out on the boat. With the marina located 5 miles from the fishing you get a real bang for your buck. The run out took 15 minutes then we started fishing. Weather was very nice and we caught 7 fish. Unfortunately the 2 black Grouper we managed to get out of their holes are out of season until NEXT week. Saw a sailfish but wasn't interested in the live bait we cast in front of him. I highly recommend Bud n' Mary's. The Stanczyk family run a fantastic business. They take care of the customers at any cost.

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Robert B.

4/24/2018

Parking is tough. Great place to see the birds waiting for fish leftovers! Took cloud nine out for 1/2 day fishing charter. Had gear time with capt Eric and first mate Jordon. Went out to alligator reef and caught a bunch if nice yellow tail snapper. Then the crew cleaned up the fish for us and got us a reservation at his friends restaurant - chef Micheal's north of marina. Dinner with our fresh catch was awesome!! Thanks capt Eric and Jordan!

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Mew W.

3/21/2014

This review is for Bud and Mary's 'Miss Islamorada' 'headboat' party fishing charter. My son and I were out in the Keys for a few days of
fishing looking to do some deep sea fishing. Bud and Mary's was recommended by several people. Called up - folks were super friendly
on the phone and booked my son and I for $70 each including licenses, tackle, and bait (great price!). Went out with them and about 20 others on the Miss Islamorada the following day and had a great day fishing. We rolled out of the harbor around 9:30 and got back in around 3:30. Stopped at around 8 spots throughout that time. Everyone on board caught fish and had a great time. Hats off to the Captain (Don't know his
name ) and especially deckhands Jude and Tyler - who ran around the entire 6 hours chumming, taking fish off hooks, baiting peoples lines, untangling lines...you name it. If you go out - tip these guys well after

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Ken S.

10/24/2018