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About Capt John
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If you ever wanted to catch
Striped Bass / Rockfish with light tackle, Capt John can provide you with one of
the most memorable days on the Chesapeake Bay for you and your friends. Capt
John has been fishing the Chesapeake Bay for over 20 years and knows how to get
the most out of your day of fishing. From chasing the breaking fish with light
tackle to trolling for the elusive trophy Striped Bass, Capt John can hook you
up. Plus, we are only one hour from D.C. or Baltimore.
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20 Years Guiding on the Bay
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USCG OUPV License #159665
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MD Commercial Guides License #2372
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CPR & First Aid Certified
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Member of:
- National Assoc. of Charter Boat Operators
- Upper Bay Charter Captains Assoc.
- Chesapeake Guides Association
- Maryland Charter Boat Association
- Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen's
Association
- Coastal Conservation Association
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About our Boat
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- Parker 23 SE
- 200hp Yamaha
- 9.9 Yamaha for "stealth" fishing
- USCG Inspected Vessel
- We have all the latest safety
equipment onboard!
- Full array of Marine Electronics:
Two GPS Chartplotters
Two Depth/Fish Finders
VHF Radio/Hailer
AM/FM/CD Stereo
CB Radio
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Cell Phone
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- All Fishing Licenses Provided
Boat is licensed to fish in Maryland and Virginia
- All Bait & Ice Provided
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All Tackle Provided:
Using all Penn Equipment for Ultra-Light Spinning and Trolling
- Outriggers, Planner Boards and Downriggers
- Children under 7 years of age must wear a Life
Vest while underway
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Enjoy a Day of Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay!
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Do you ever want to
get away from it all and catch fish from a fast, fully rigged
boat like you see on the Saturday morning fishing shows? Capt
John can hook you up.... From chasing breaking fish using ultra
light tackle to trolling for that trophy "one-in-a-lifetime"
rock fish. Or you can simply kick back and bottom fish for jumbo
spot and croakers.. some days we might just do it all.. Give us
a call and book early!
- Light Tackle Jigging
- Structure Fishing
- Chumming - Trolling -
Bottom Fishing
- Family Outings and Historical Lighthouse Tours
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Mid-day Lunch breaks at
various waterfront restaurants can be arranged at the time the
trip is booked
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"Rent-a-Captain" on your boat for fishing apparatus
setup and Boating Equipment Consultation |
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Calendar
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Species
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Jan-
March |
Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Trophy
Stripers
(See Current Regs) |
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Trophy
Season
Trolling
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Trolling
, Chumming |
Chesapeake Bridge Tunnel |
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Stripers
18'+
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Release
Only
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after 5/15
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Trolling
, Chumming, Jigging |
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Bluefish
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Trolling,
Chumming |
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Seatrout |
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Light
Tackle Jigging |
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Perch
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Light
Tackle - bait |
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Spot
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Light
Tackle - bait
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Hardhead
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Light
Tackle - bait
(usually
late eve or night) |
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Seatrout
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Light
Tackle Jigging |
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Types of
fishing: |
Jan
- March |
Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Trolling
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Start Trolling for Trophy Stripers |
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Chumming
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Light
Tackle Chumming
for Stripers |
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Light Tackle Jigging
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Catch & Release
Only |
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Light
Tackle Jigging or Casting to breaking Stripers, Blues, Trout |
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Light
Tackle
Bottom
Fishing - Perch, Rock, Spot |
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Cruise
Charters |
Cruise
& Sightseeing Charters |
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Legend
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Legend |
Closed |
Best! |
OK+ |
N/A |
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Maryland Fishing Regulations
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What to Bring:
- Wear "white" Soft Soled Shoes
Scuff marks are hard to clean!
- Food
- Beverages
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Suntan Lotion
- Cooler to Transport your catch
- Clothing to match the weather
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Chesapeake Bay Fishing at its Finest
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All trips include licenses, bait, tackle, rods and
ice for your catch.
The boat is
docked at the Captain's cottage in Shady Side, Maryland, on the
corner of the West River, Parrish Creek & the Chesapeake Bay.
It's an easy 45-minute drive from Washington, D.C. or Baltimore.
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*Please
note that we do not have shag carpeting or an air-conditioned
salon.
However, we do have a large fish box and a fast, safe, fully
equipped charter boat operated by an experienced guide. |
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Rates:
Full Day - 4 People
*$60 / per person over 4 - Max 6
This is a full day of fishing for the serious
fisherman.
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$425 |
Half Day - 4 People
*$60 / per person over 4 - Max 6 |
$300 |
** We do not accept
credit cards - Checks or Cash **
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**Fishing:
Captain reserves the right
to return early when we have "limited out" on daily catch
limits or for weather conditions.
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To obtain the date
you prefer call as early in the year as possible. However, we can fish
with as little as one day's notice.
A deposit of $100 is required
to confirm your day on the bay. Cancellations must be made 72
hours in advance for a refund.
The Captain reserves the right to cancel any trip due to
inclement weather. Any trip cancelled by the Captain will
receive a Full Refund or you may reschedule. |
Chesapeake
Bay luncheon trips to various historic destinations & Lighthouse
cruises available
Winter Trophy Striper
Fishing
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Call for Charters
at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel!
Nov. thru Feb.
Contact us for more
information
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Contact us for more
information
Contact Us
Mail deposit
to:
Capt John Deering
1452 E. W. Shady Side Rd.
Shady Side, MD. 20764
Phone: 410-867-0605 or
Boat/Cell: 703-407-0319
Boat departs from
4817 Woods Wharf Road
Shady Side, MD. 20764
Information Request
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Please fill out the
form below completely and we will contact you shortly.
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Email:
deerings@verizon.net
Directions
Boat departs from
4817 Woods Wharf Road
Shady Side, MD. 20764
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