| Name of Boat | Length | Captain | Reef full day price | Offshore full day price | Half Day | Specialty Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thats Right | 50 | John Oughton | $1300 | $1300 | $800 | N/A |
| Relentless | 48 | Paul Ross | $1500 | $1500 | $950 | N/A |
| Reel McCoy | 46 | Raymond Baiz | $1400 | $1400 | $850 | Swordfishing – $2000/day ($500 deposit required) |
| Red Fish | 44 | Merv Finch | $1400 | $1400 | $900 | N/A |
| Predator | 48 | Augie Wampler | $1400 | $1400 | $850 | Swordfishing – $2000/day ($500 deposit required) |
| Kalex | 48 | Alex Adler | $1500 | $1500 | $950 | N/A |
| Indigenous | 38 | Travis Dickens | $1500 | $1500 | $900 | N/A |
| Gonfishin V | 48 | Glen Miller | $1350 | $1350 | $800 | N/A |
| Early Bird | 45 | Ross Early | $1350 | $1350 | $850 | Swordfishing – $1400/day ($500 deposit required) |
| Expedition | 34 | Wes King | $1250 | $1250 | $800 | N/A |
| Cloud Nine | 48 | Greg Eklund | $1700 | $1700 | $950 | Swordfishing – $2250/day ($500 deposit required) |
| Catch 22 | 54 | Scott Stanczyk | $1800 | $1800 | $- | Swordfishing – $2500/day ($500 deposit required) |
| Buzz On | 46 | Aaron Brower | $1350 | $1350 | $850 | N/A |
| Broad Minded | 37 | Nick Stanczyk | $2000 | $2000 | $n/a | Swordfishing – $2600/day ($500 deposit required) |
| B n’ M | 34 | Charlie Scoble | $11300 | $1300 | $800 | Swordfishing – $1800/day ($500 deposit required) |
-Prices subject to change without notice-
| Name of Boat | Length | Captain | Reef full day price | Offshore full day price | Half Day | Specialty Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warbird | 33 | Shannon Attales | $1300 | $1300 | $750 | N/A |
| Water Damage | 33 | Justin Matson | $1200 | $1200 | $750 | Swordfishing – $1800/day ($500 deposit required) |
| Gimme Jimmy | 39 | Jordan Wolk | $1300 | $1300 | $800 | Swordfishing – $1900/day ($500 deposit required) |
| Fearless | 27 | Joey Hendrix | $950 | $950 | $650 | N/A |
| Dauntless | 27 | Jim Hendrix | $950 | $950 | $650 | N/A |
-Prices subject to change without notice-
| Guide | Max Anglers | Make | Motor | Inshore full day price | Half Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Polofsky | 2 | Hells Bay | 115 HP | $750.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
| Bill Bassett | 3 | Maverick | 115 HP | $800.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
| Bruce Pollock | 2 | Action Craft | 150 HP | $750.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
| Chris Daly | 3 | Hell’s Bay Marquesa | 150 HP | $750.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
| Clyde Upchurch | 3 | Willy Roberts | 115 HP | $750.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
| Dave Sisung | 3 | Action Craft | 140 HP | $750.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
| Eric Ehlers | 3 | Silver King | 90 HP | $750.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
| Gunner Guthrie | 3 | Action Craft | 140 HP | $750.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
| Jeff Beeler | 3 | Action Craft | 150 HP | $750.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
| Jeff Oughton | 3 | Missing info | 150 HP | $750.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
| Jim Willcox | 3 | Action Craft | 150 HP | $800.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
| John Johansen | 3 | Seacraft | 200 HP | $750.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
| Mark Hlis | 2 | Hells Bay | 70 HP | $750.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
| Mike Bassett | 3 | Dolphin | 150 HP | $750.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
| Mike Nichols | 3 | Dolphin | 150 HP | $750.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
| Mike Venezia | 3 | Action Craft | 150 HP | $750.00 (3rd person – add $150.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) |
| Perry Scuderi | 3 | Action Craft | 140 HP | $750.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
| Skip Nielsen | 3 | Coastline | 140 HP | $700.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $450.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
| Ted Wilson | 3 | Maverick | 150 HP | $750.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
| Guide | Max Anglers | Make | Motor | Inshore full day price | Half Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Walter | 4 | Lake & Bay | 250 HP | $900.00 | $600.00 |
| Dave Morris | 4 | Gold Line | 300 HP | ||
| Rick Stanczyk | 4 | Contender | 300 HP | $1000.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) |
| Tim Arce | 4 | Triton | 300 HP | $1000.00 | $600.00 |
| Vinnie Biondoletti | 3 | Sportsman | 150 HP | $750.00 (3rd person – add $100.00) | $500.00 (3rd person – add $75.00) |
April 26, 2019
April is nearing it’s end and tarpon season is definitely in full swing here in the Florida Keys. We had a very early start to our tarpon season here in South Florida, with a super warm and calm February and March. Thousands of fish of all sized showed up in… Read More
Captain Nick Stanczyk is an absolutely fabulous guide and captain. He knew where to fish which put onto a giant fish very quickly. Then he never took his eyes off the line and kept the boat properly placed for the duration of an 8 hour plus fight. In the end, we landed a record size swordfish of over 757 pounds. As experienced captains ourselves we cannot say enough positive things about Capt. Nick, his boat or and his crew. In addition, Bud n Mary’s knows how to treat fisherman of all levels. The Galley Girls Cafe located at Bud n Mary’s puts together great early am breakfast in plenty of time to make the boat departures and their lunch boxes are excellent as well. If you are looking for great day trips or a trip of a lifetime Capt. Nick Stanczyk and Bud n Mary’s is the place to go.
My husband and I visited Bud and Mary's to grab some bait for our 5th anniversary fishing day trip the beginning of the month. Super friendly and happy people, we're very helpful to point out a nice spot to go fishing, and supplied us with great shrimp bait. Food smelled great but it was early so we plan to come back and try it. The property was super clean, including the dock. There were a lot of charters out that morning and a few visitors milling around. They have a small school of tarpon and nurse sharks and some pelicans hanging around wait for scraps, and you can purchase food to feed them. Really want to jump on a charter next time we come down! They also have a dive shop that had a huge selection of gear, but was closed for lunch while we were there. Great place, we will be back.
Our family enjoyed two half day fishing trips in March 2019, while on vacation in The Keys. Both our Captains were exceptional and we highly recommended them! The trips were out of Bud n’ Mary’s Marina. One trip booked through the captain ahead of time and one booked through the marina the day before. The first trip was with Captain Mike Walter, in search of a big tarpon to fulfill our daughter Chelsea’s Bucket List. Captain Mike immediately put us on the tarpon and Chelsea was thrilled with the fight of her 80 pounder. The second trip with Captain Dave Peck was for a variety of different species and we caught a lot of fish, which we enjoyed. But the last fish of the day was the highlight and we will remember it as “The Fish of a Lifetime” a 250 lb Goliath Grouper! It truly was an Amazing Experience! More
A full day out fishing. Dress in layers as the morning is cool, but afternoon gets warm. Bring hats and suntan lotion.
Everyone caught a lot of fish- the crew made it easy and fun. After the trip they sorted the fish, filleted it for us and recommended several restaurants to cook it for us. It was a great day.
