Captain's Bio
Capt Mike Badarack is a full time fishing guide out of Satellite Beach, Florida. Capt Mike grew up on the island and has been fishing the waters of the Space Coast for over 37 years. He is well known and respected as one of the premier tarpon and shark fishing guides in East Central Florida. He has been featured in numerous magazines, newspaper articles, on-line publications, and on television.
In 2011, Capt Mike was recognized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission as the Top Tarpon DNA Sampler in the United States, catching and releasing over 150 tarpon during the summer season and beating out over 400 anglers for the title. Capt Mike has also guided 2 clients to IGFA WORLD RECORDS.
When he manages to get a "day off" he spends most of his time playing with his dogs at the beach, spending time with family, and you guessed it...... tarpon fishing.
In 2011, Capt Mike was recognized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission as the Top Tarpon DNA Sampler in the United States, catching and releasing over 150 tarpon during the summer season and beating out over 400 anglers for the title. Capt Mike has also guided 2 clients to IGFA WORLD RECORDS.
When he manages to get a "day off" he spends most of his time playing with his dogs at the beach, spending time with family, and you guessed it...... tarpon fishing.
