Captain Mark

Captains Bio:

Captain Mark Wilson is a native Floridian with a long history of marine conservation, promoting responsible sport fishing, supporting local communities with education and awareness while becoming a steward of the marine environment.  As an ambassador to Pure Fishing, Inc, Capt Mark promotes a broad range of quality tackle brands and products that include Penn, Berkley, All Star, Abu Garcia, Stren, 7 Strand and Fenwick.  Between 1997 and 2000 Capt Mark earned his USCG Master Merchant Marine Officer license piloting a 105’ commercial vessel on long range excursions from Key West to the Dry Tortugas. From 2001 through 2005 he ran a commercial charter fishing business out of Port Canaveral aboard his 36’ sport fishing vessel Docked Wages. 2005 through 2009 he captained his 31’ Jupiter center console under the name Tuna Rude out of Port Canaveral, FL and fished offshore tournaments with team Bloodstream.  Capt Mark has held tournament director positions for a myriad of clubs and benefits including the 36th Annual FSFA Offshore Slam, the largest single day tournament payout in East Coast Central Florida. In 2003 he was awarded US Southeast Top Charter Boat for most Dolphin Releases aboard the vessel Docked Wages by Don Hammond of the South Carolina Dolphin Tagging Research Project.  To read published articles by Capt Mark reference the PUBLICATIONS webpage on this site.

Licenses, Certifications and Professional Affiliations:

• USCG Master Merchant Marine Officer-3rd Issue (1997- Present)
• USCG 100 Ton Inspected Passenger Vessel Endorsement
• USCG 200 Mile Offshore Near Coastal Endorsement
• USCG Commercial Tow Assist Endorsement
• US Dept of Defense Secret Security Clearance (Active)
• Transportation Workers Identification Certification (TWIC-Active)
• NOAA Fisheries South Atlantic Operator Permit (Active)
• FWC Saltwater & Freshwater Fishing License (Active)
• FWC Aquatic Collectors License (2009-2012)
• IGFA Certified Captain (2004)
• PADI Certified Open Water Diver (1986-Active)
• Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certified (Active)
• Member of Canaveral Charter Captains Association (2001-2005)
• Member / Director of Florida Sport Fishing Association (2002 - Present)
• Ambassador to Pure Fishing, Inc (2003- Present)
• Pro Staff for Lowrance Electronics (2006-2009)
• Contributing Associate to Florida Sportsman Magazine
• Featured writer for Inshore Offshore Magazine, FSFA, CFOA, SISA

Vessel Deliveries and Captain For Hire Excursions:

Capt Mark is available for hire for vessel deliveries, private excursions or instructional charters on your vessel. Vessel deliveries have included long range transfers from the Great Lakes down the Mississippi river across the Gulf of Mexico to the East Coast of Florida. Various local transfers included East Coast Atlantic deliveries of vessels in the 30' - 55' range, departures to safe harbor during hurricane evacuations, crossings on Lake Okeechobee and to the Bahamian Islands. Please email for more information, availability or specific requests.

Promotional Seminars:

• April 5, 2008:
  Carp Coastal Marine Saltwater Expo, Grant Florida. 
  Featured Speaker for Pure Fishing Promotional on Saltwater Fishing
• Feb 12, 2007
  Central Florida Offshore Anglers Club, Dubsdreed Country Club, Orlando FL
  Featured Speaker on Cobia Fishing in Port Canaveral
• 2006
  Capt Ed Dywer's Otherside Seminar, Raddison Hotel, Cape Canaveral FL
  Promotional Appearance for Pure Fishing and Berkley Products
• 2006
  Fishermans World Tackle Store opening, Port Canaveral FL
  Promotional Appearance for Pure Fishing and Berkley Products
• April 2005
  George Poveromo's Saltwater Magazine Seminar, Cape Canaveral FL.
  Promotional Appearance for Pure Fishing and Berkley Products
• Feb 2005
  Florida Sportsman Fishing Association, Veterans Center, Merritt Island, FL
  Featured speaker on Cobia Fishing in Port Canaveral, FL

Vessel Experience:

Bridge of the MAD DOG IV

            Mad Dog IV                            Docked Wages                       Tuna Rude

Contact Information:

Capt. Mark Wilson

Port Canaveral, FL

email: captmark@tunarude.com

email: wilsonwebsite@yahoo.com

Phone: 321.537.8028