Cory Nelson (Bay Boat) - Bud n' Mary's Islamorada Fishing Marina

Cory Nelson (Bay Boat)

Guide: Cory Nelson (Bay Boat)
Max Anglers: 4
Make: 26 Pathfinder
Motor: 300 HP
Pricing: Inshore full day - $1300.00
Half day - $800.00

Cory Nelson (Bay Boat)

Capt. Cory Nelson also runs a 26 Pathfinder Bay Boat! Comfortable for up to 4 anglers. If you’ve got a larger party and are looking for a comfortable option to fish the bay, look no further.
Cory Nelson is a Florida native with a love for the backcountry and 10 years of experience with inshore and offshore fishing. When he’s not on a charter, you can typically find him enjoying a day out on the water with his daughter Bindi or pursuing one of his numerous adrenaline driven hobbies. Cory is passionate about sight fishing on fly and spin particularly permit, tarpon, and bonefish – but if you’ve got a larger party of up to 4 he can accommodate with this larger boat for other styles of fishing. Cory welcomes anglers of all experience levels and looks forward to making it a great day out on the water!

Captain Cory competes in numerous tournaments including the Islamorada Gold Cup, Jimmy Johnson, Reef cup, and blue/white marlin tournaments in the Bahamas and Cuba.

Fishing Reports

October 24, 2024

End of October Fishing Report!

I'm still going to give Bud & Mary's party boat five stars because I love the marina, the captain and the party boat itself 100% but for the first time in 7 to 8 years that I have been going on this boat I was a little disappointed with the crew. Ive never felt like they played favorites until yesterday. There was a particular customer that is also a regular and he and his family we're treated like royalty and others not so much. One of the other guest from out of town and I had a long conversation about it. It was definitely clear to all the other guest as well. I won't stop going on that boat because as I said I really like captain and love Bud n Mary's. My son worked in the service industry for years so I believe in tipping but I'll tip according to the way I'm treated as well.

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Carla F.

11/14/2021

I looked at most of the websites prior to booking wirh Capt Rick. TOPSHELF; I got there plenty early and had breakfast at their store. Great call, biscuits and gravy large portion and very good!
It was still 30 minutes before our scheduled time to leave so I asked around the bait shop if Ricky was there yet. I was told that he had left to go get bait, usually this is done on the way to the fishing grounds taking up your fish time. I was aready pleased when Capt Ricky showed up and was ready to leave. His boat was outfitted with the latest in gear and electrionics. I really liked his trolling motor, it was tied to the GPS so when we got to site the motor kept us in perfect position for the bait to drift over the reef. I caught too many fish! Grouper types, snapper types LOTS of great eats!
Capt Ricky is a very good Skipper, he knows the waters and follows the tides very well. I am already planning next years trip and plan to book with Capt Rick @ Bud & Mary's.....

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Ed B.

12/17/2013

Great fishing exprience! Talking to the crew and learning how to use the rods and reels. They really helped a lot and took us to good places.

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O262DBstephanieh

12/04/2022