Patent Pending Charters
Patent Pending Charters
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Chesapeake Bay may be a world-famous fishery, but there's no better way to experience it than through the eyes of a local. Whether you're a brand new fisherman or a seasoned angler, you'll get to know the secret hottest spots around and reel in the catch of a lifetime with Patent Pending Charters!
Captain John Whitman is a second-generation fisherman with over 45 years of angling and boating experience under his belt, making him your perfect guide to the Bay and its bountiful waters. He was born and raised here, and loves targeting anything from Redfish to Black Drum to Mackerel—but especially Striped Bass!
You'll be heading out to the Bay in an impressive 46' Alan Boat Builders commercial vessel. Her size makes her a true fishing machine – yourself and 5 other anglers will all be able to comfortably troll, live line, or chum these waters at the same time. She comes fully decked out with all the necessary safety and navigational equipment, including top-quality GPS and fish finder systems to get you to the hottest fishing spots.
If nothing sounds better to you than cruising around the Bay for various species of trophy Rockfish, then Capt. John has you covered. Whether you're an experienced angler or are just discovering your love for the water, he's happy to help you find your perfect technique. He'll be there to guide you through everything from trolling to live lining or chumming—the last two are perfect for beginners! Available but not included is a gourmet meal prepared on board by the captain consisting of Jumbo lump crab cake, fresh garden salad with apple vinaigrette dressing, freshly baked cornbread, and homemade pasta salad. It costs 30.00 per person.
You'll be equipped with top-quality rods and reels, live bait, and a fishing license, which are all included in your trip. Come aboard Patent Pending Charters and let Capt. John show you how the locals do it.
Chesapeake Bay may be a world-famous fishery, but there's no better way to experience it than through the eyes of a local. Whether you're a brand new fisherman or a seasoned angler, you'll get to know the secret hottest spots around and reel in the catch of a lifetime with Patent Pending Charters!
Captain John Whitman is a second-generation fisherman with over 45 years of angling and boating experience under his belt, making him your perfect guide to the Bay and its bountiful waters. He was born and raised here, and loves targeting anything from Redfish to Black Drum to Mackerel—but especially Striped Bass!
You'll be heading out to the Bay in an impressive 46' Alan Boat Builders commercial vessel. Her size makes her a true fishing machine – yourself and 5 other anglers will all be able to comfortably troll, live line, or chum these waters at the same time. She comes fully decked out with all the necessary safety and navigational equipment, including top-quality GPS and fish finder systems to get you to the hottest fishing spots.
If nothing sounds better to you than cruising around the Bay for various species of trophy Rockfish, then Capt. John has you covered. Whether you're an experienced angler or are just discovering your love for the water, he's happy to help you find your perfect technique. He'll be there to guide you through everything from trolling to live lining or chumming—the last two are perfect for beginners! Available but not included is a gourmet meal prepared on board by the captain consisting of Jumbo lump crab cake, fresh garden salad with apple vinaigrette dressing, freshly baked cornbread, and homemade pasta salad. It costs 30.00 per person.
You'll be equipped with top-quality rods and reels, live bait, and a fishing license, which are all included in your trip. Come aboard Patent Pending Charters and let Capt. John show you how the locals do it.
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Unbelievable day out with Patent Pending. It was a scorcher at 100 degrees but we still landed 28 fish in record time thanks to the Captain John's own custom-invented lures. He literally designed the gear he fishes with, and it worked like a charm. Boat was clean, ride was comfortable, and the both Captain John and Rick were awesome with our boys, teaching them what to look for and getting them hooked on fishing for good. Our neighborhood had a feast tonight. Highly recommend — we're already booking again for the fall!
Capt. John and Rick were amazing during our family fishing trip. They were very helpful and shared a lot of information related to fishing, fish, rods, reels, lures, lines, etc. My entire family thoroughly enjoyed the trip, and we would definitely go fishing with Capt. John again. Rick was great with working with my children and other first timers. They were both patient and very eager to make sure we had fun and enjoyed our experience.
Capatin John and his first mate, Rick, are fish whisperers! Our family of four caught our limit quickly! He has a beautiful lure combination that enabled us to bring in two bluefish at a time. Then, after all the fun, Captain John cooked some of our catch for us right there on the boat. It was delicious! The next time we charter a fishing trip, we will be aboard Patent Pending with John and Rick. We can’t wait!
thank you, Misty. It was great having your family and friends on board. Keep us in mind for this fall. Thank you again for the nice review
We had an awesome time aboard of the Patent Pending Charters. Captain John and First mate Ron were wonderful! Taught us a lot and it paid of with our group catching enough fish to reach the quota! This was a surprised trip for my husband birthday and he was extremely excited once we boarded the boat.
i try to fish with my boys every nee location we end up in and we were very happy with Captain John, First Mate Ron and the beautiful boat. It was a very nice trip and me and the boys had a great time. Captain John has a great sense of humor and makes the trip a lot of fun. Hightly recommend!
FAQs about Patent Pending Charters
What are the trip rates for Patent Pending Charters?
- US $795 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
- US $795 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
- US $850 per group - Big Blue Cats Special Trips 6-8 hrs (8 hours)
- US $850 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Patent Pending Charters?
- Toilet
- Air conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Ice box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Patent Pending Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate (Customary tip is 20%)
- Fishing license
What types of fishing does Patent Pending Charters offer?
- Inshore fishing (Chesapeake Bay)
What fishing techniques does Patent Pending Charters offer?
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Patent Pending Charters?
- Bass (Striped)
- Black Drum
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Perch (White)
- Redfish
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Weakfish
Your captain
Captain John is a second-generation fisherman who served in United States Coast Guard. He grew up in the bay, so being a fisherman is something that came naturally to him! He has fished in this area all of his life, and loves targeting anything from Rockfish to Red Drum to Mackerel, but especially Striped Bass. He spent some time as a businessman working in the catering industry, and now that he's retired he loved nothing more than spending his time fishing and introducing new and experienced anglers alike to these waters.
Captain John is a second-generation fisherman who served in United States Coast Guard. He grew up in the bay, so being a fisherman is something that came naturally to him! He has fished in this area all of his life, and loves targeting anything from Rockfish to Red Drum to Mackerel, but especially Striped Bass. He spent some time as a businessman working in the catering industry, and now that he's retired he loved nothing more than spending his time fishing and introducing new and experienced anglers alike to these waters.
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Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
How you can pay
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
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