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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We had a great time with Patent Pending Charters! The trip was a belated birthday celebration for my 15-year-old son and four of his friends, and Captain John and first mate Ronnie made it a fantastic experience. Captain John was great about communicating before the trip and making sure we knew exactly what to expect. The fishing started a little slow, but we ended up catching our limit, and the kids had a blast! Captain John and Ronnie were patient, helpful, and did a great job teaching the kids how to bring in the fish. They even filleted our catch when we got back, and we ate well that night. Great experience all around—we’d definitely recommend them!
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 First Mate Ronnie were absolutely wonderful. They were very flexible, most kind, and were filled with good stories and funny jokes. It was a very warm day, but the boat was super clean, spacious, and had AC. Capt John and Ronnie got us out on the water and on the fish without delay. We were fortunate to catch our limit of Bluefish and the Capt treated us to pan searing some of the catch for us to taste. It was an unexpected extra touch. Will def schedule another trip!!!! EC
thank you, Eddie. You guys were great. Look forward to seeing you again soon. 
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.
Within the first hour of the trip, we had catched four good size strippers. We hit our limit within 3 hrs of the journey. John and Rick are extremely knowledgeable about the bay, fishing techniques and provided clear guidance when we needed them. Also, They are amicable, polite and caring. One of our anglers was feeling sea sick and they made sure he was feeling OK. The vessel is in extremely good shape and very well matained. We returned to the dock early as we hit our fishing quota. Something to keep in mind, is that Maryland regulations dont allow for more than 1 legal size stripper per person. We will definetely be returning customers! Thank you Capt John and Rick for an amazing time. 🛥️🎣
FAQs about 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)
- Toilet
- Air conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate (Customary tip is 20%)
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing (Chesapeake Bay)
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Bass (Striped)
- Black Drum
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Perch (White)
- Redfish
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Weakfish
Your captain
Tracys Landing, Maryland, United States
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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How cancellations work
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.
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Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
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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:
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What’s biting in Tracys Landing right now
Bass (Striped)
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Perch (White)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
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