A CHARTER FISHING ADVENTURE IN MIAMI AND MIAMI BEACH ABOARD THE "KNOT NANCY" Captain Dave Kostyo specializes in live bait, light tackle fishing charters. 35 plus years of Tarpon Fishing, Sailfish fishing, Kingfish Fishing, Dolphin Fishing, Amberjack, Tuna, Cobia, Wahoo and more!!!

Captain Dave conducts seminars and clinics at local tackle shops, fishing clubs, sporting goods stores, and boat shows throughout South Florida. Call 305-620-5896 or e-mail nkostyo@bellsouth.net to arrange a fishing clinic at your club or organization.
*Kite and downrigger fishing *Kingfish fishing *Dolphin fishing *Sailfish fishing *Tarpon fishing *Summertime fishing techniques *Bait Catching & Cast Net throwing-hands on instruction *Fishing Knot tying-hands on instruction *Wire twisting-hands on instruction *Fishing Leader building-hands on instruction
Miami Beach Rod & Reel Club Interclub Sailfish Challenge *2004 - Top Angler *2004 - Top Boat *2003 - 2nd Place Junior Angler Metropolitan South Florida Fishing Tournament (the MET) *Light Tackle Division Tarpon Release Award (3 times) *1 st place - Tarpon Release - Unlimited Division *1 st Place - Tarpon Release - 20# Division (5 times) *1 st Place - Tarpon Release - 12# Division (4 times) *1 st Place - Tarpon Release - 8# Division (twice) *1 st Place - Tarpon Release - Junior Division *Junior Angler received Special Achievement Award *1 st Place - Jack Crevalle Release - Junior Division *1 st Place - Tarpon Release - Plug Division *2nd & 3rd place finishes in a variety of categories and weight divisions South Florida Fishing Club Shooters Kingfish Tournament (open to the public) *1 st Place (2 years) *3rd Place Yamaha Miami Billfish Tournament *1 st Place Fun Fish Only Division *3rd Place Dolphin - Fun Fish Division BellSouth Pioneers Dolphin Tournament *3rd Place Dolphin 7th Annual St. Patrick's Day Fishing Tournament *1st Place Overall *1st Place Kingfish Division Miami / Evinrude Tarpon Tournament *2nd Overall *1st in five (5) other categories
Captain Dave gives back to the community: Captain Dave is an active member of the South Florida Fishing Club. He is a past president, board member, angling committee member, and even wrote a program to keep club catch records. He continually shares his knowledge with club members both one on one and through the numerous seminars he gives throughout the year. Captain Dave is a past Board of Directors Member of the Metropolitan South Florida Fishing Tournament (MET) Committee. Captain Dave donates a guide trip to the MET Booster Banquet each year to help raise funds for the tournament Captain Dave is also a member of the IGFA and donates a guide trip to support the IGFA's Fund Raising International Auction & Banquet. Captain Dave keeps on giving!!!
*Donated fishing trip to "Taste of the Shores" to aid "KIDS IN DISTRESS". *Donated guide fee to help Junior angler win Junior Tarpon Release Division in annual MET Fishing Tournament. *Assisted spouse with fund raising activities for Telephone Pioneers. *Assisted Florida Conservation Association with KIDS Fishing Clinic. *Donates a fishing trip to Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Broward County each year. *Donates a fishing trip to the "MAKE-A-WISH" Foundation each year.

Full day charter, three quarter day charter, half day charters and evening charters are available. Normal charter times are as follows. Full Day 7:00 A.M. till 3:00 P.M. Three Quarter Day 7:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M. Half Day 7:00 A.M. till 11:30 A.M. or 1:00 P.M. till 5:30 P.M. Evening 5:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M. December to June is also the height of both the Sailfish and Kingfish Seasons. Knot Nancy Fishing Charters can customize your trip with a half day of Sailfish and Kingfish topped off with a 4 hour evening of Tarpon fishing. Knot Nancy Fishing Charters has both swordfish fishing charters and or a combination of afternoon of either sailfishing, kingfishing or dolphin fishing finished off with a night of swordfish fishing. All rates are C.O.D. upon return to the dock. We require a $100 deposit when you book your trip. Looking for a corporate event, or a large group get-together, we can also put together multiple boats for day trips. Call for reservations and rates. All ending times on the charters are when your lines come out of the water. Charter times are flexible. Let Captain Dave know what your needs are and we will do our best to accommodate you. Finding T-N-T Marine Center is very easy, from I-95 just exit at the N.W. 135th Street exit, head east past U.S.1, the marina is located approximately 1/2 block east of U.S.1 on the south side of N.E. 135th St. HOME * FISHING * ABOUT KNOT NANCY * GALLERY * SPONSORS TUTORIALS * RATES/BOOKING* FISHING REPORTS Captain Dave Kostyo Call: (305) 620 - 5896 Boat: (305) 965 - 9454 e-mail: If you reach my voice mail, leave a message. I will be paged and respond as quickly as possible