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    Nick Ewald

    • Guide: Nick Ewald
    • Max Anglers: 2
    • Make: 18 Hells Bay
    • Motor: 150 HP
    • Pricing: Inshore full day - $1000.00
      Half day - $600.00

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    November 2026 Fishing Report — Week 2

    November 2026 Fishing Report WEEK 2 — NOVEMBER 8–14 CONDITIONS Week 2 started warm and calm, and the fishing was hot right along with it — sailfish on the reef edge, yellowtail snapper chewing on the reef, and swordfish biting out in the deep. A strong cold front pushed through… Read More

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    5 star ratingThe accommodations at Bud N' Mary's exceeded all my expectations! The staff was friendly and very helpful with any questions or request for assistance. I stayed at the marina on the "Lucky Lady" houseboat and couldn't have been more satisfied. Fully equipped, clean and comfortable accommodations with a deck overlooking the ocean. I took advantage of their boat rental service and enjoyed a few days fishing in the back water. I look forward to a return trip for Tarpon season and will definitely stay @ the "Lucky Lady" again . . . Highly recommend
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    Pranee Y.
    12/20/2014
    5 star ratingBruce is the way to go! I would like to fully endorse Captain Bruce. I was very reluctant to go fishing with my two boys (14 and 11) after reading the most recent review about Bruce. I never leave reviews but I felt compelled to since his last review was so negative. Bruce is EVERYTHING you want out of a charter. He has been fishing the area for over 25 years. He’s old school (in a great way). He started plotting his spots way before all the technology (yet still uses it). He is great with the kids. My son keeps talking about his shrimp baiting technique for bonefish! We had trouble finding the fish early but Bruce would not accept that. He kept us a little over time to ensure we got on the fish. At the end of the day, we caught over 60 snappers on an extremely windy day that wasn’t great for fishing. His suggestion to take the snappers (after he filleted them) to Lazy Days and have them cooked Lazy Days Way was OUTSTANDING! And his suggestion to the kids to feed “Fluffy” at the dock with our scraps was a great end to a phenomenal day. Thanks Bruce!
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    Erik M
    4/23/2026
    5 star ratingFabulous Captain and Sportfishing Facility 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.
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    DebbieL2887
    4/01/2019