Reel Attitude
Reel Attitude
Spend a fun day in the Chesapeake Bay with Reel Attitude! Captain Jon Tkach has been fishing in the area his whole life and he knows the best inshore spots. He does all types of bay fishing and he's always after a new record!
Capt. Jon welcomes you aboard his 42' Glass Marine bay boat, which accommodates up to 18 anglers. She's powered by a 450 HP Cummins engine that will take you on a smooth and fast ride across the Chesapeake Bay. The boat is equipped with necessary navigational electronics, safety equipment, private toilet, and a live bait tank.
Fishing trips are available year round but the techniques you'll use can change depending on the season and fish you're targeting. You can go trolling, bottom fishing, or spinning for Striped Bass (Rockfish), Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and Black Drum. The first mate will clean your catch but if you had a tremendously successful day and an ice box overflows with the catch – the crew will appoint you to the cleaning station.
The captain moves between different locations around the Chesapeake Bay throughout the season. During the months of June and July, he'll be launching from Edgewater & Dundalk, while in August and September he'll be fishing out of Solomon's Island. He spends the rest of his season in Chesapeake Beach. His move dates are subject to change, so make sure you get in touch to find out where you'll launch from.
Bring your snacks, drinks, and sunscreen. Your fishing equipment is included in the price. No food or drink provided.
Capt. Jon loves teaching beginners how to fish and sharing his knowledge. You can come as a curious passenger but you'll leave the boat as an angler. Your adventure with Reel Attitude starts in Chesapeake Beach – just choose when.
Spend a fun day in the Chesapeake Bay with Reel Attitude! Captain Jon Tkach has been fishing in the area his whole life and he knows the best inshore spots. He does all types of bay fishing and he's always after a new record!
Capt. Jon welcomes you aboard his 42' Glass Marine bay boat, which accommodates up to 18 anglers. She's powered by a 450 HP Cummins engine that will take you on a smooth and fast ride across the Chesapeake Bay. The boat is equipped with necessary navigational electronics, safety equipment, private toilet, and a live bait tank.
Fishing trips are available year round but the techniques you'll use can change depending on the season and fish you're targeting. You can go trolling, bottom fishing, or spinning for Striped Bass (Rockfish), Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and Black Drum. The first mate will clean your catch but if you had a tremendously successful day and an ice box overflows with the catch – the crew will appoint you to the cleaning station.
The captain moves between different locations around the Chesapeake Bay throughout the season. During the months of June and July, he'll be launching from Edgewater & Dundalk, while in August and September he'll be fishing out of Solomon's Island. He spends the rest of his season in Chesapeake Beach. His move dates are subject to change, so make sure you get in touch to find out where you'll launch from.
Bring your snacks, drinks, and sunscreen. Your fishing equipment is included in the price. No food or drink provided.
Capt. Jon loves teaching beginners how to fish and sharing his knowledge. You can come as a curious passenger but you'll leave the boat as an angler. Your adventure with Reel Attitude starts in Chesapeake Beach – just choose when.
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Brinda ClineRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAugust fishing trip
Full Day Trip on August 9, 2026 • 6 adultsIt was a very relaxing day, full of conversationa,laughter and fish! 2nd trip will keep going, lots of fun! Awsome crew!
Cody DuganRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAmazing Trip
3/4 Day Trip (PM) on July 26, 2025 • 5 adultsThe captain and firstmate was top notch! Best experience out with a charter and will definitely be going again. We caught our limit in no time. Highly recommend !
James Connor5.0VerifiedFish on regardless of climate change
3/4 Day Trip (PM) on October 19, 2024 • 6 adults • 2 childrenHad a great day on the bay! Captain put us on fish while waiting for the right moment to get on the stripers! Grandson’s caught their first blue fish and striped bass! Thanks Dave and Jon
Paul Pitner5.0VerifiedAll day trip with capt Jon
Full Day Trip on May 27, 2023 • 12 adultsWe booked a Rockfish charter woth Capt Jon and Mate Bobby. And could not ask for a better Capt and Mate. If you'll looking for a great time fishing and want fish. Book with them experiences for newbies and veterans this was the beat boat to be on. We thank you Reel Attitude for the best day fishing.
- Baixue Chen4.7Verified
Summer day trip with Captain Joh
3/4 Day Trip (PM) on July 23, 2023 • 8 adultsWe are all new to fishing and this is the first time. We arrived late but Captain willing to makeup the time. At first we got bad luck that no fish came up for a while. Later we changed our target fish species then we got a lot? Overall it’s a really great experience, and if Captain can give us some lectures or introduction of fishing techniques that will be awesome
Antonio Guzman5.0VerifiedAugust fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 5, 2023 • 8 adultsGreat team building activity. Captain Jon knows the water and finds great locations to make the best of the experience. Will definitely return.
Susan LohmeyerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAfternoon trip with Capt Jon
3/4 Day Trip (PM) on August 18, 2023 • 2 adultsGreat day, awesome weather and fish were good too!😁
Terrence Edwards5.0VerifiedAugust fishing trip
Full Day Trip on August 20, 2021 • 12 adultsStarted out a rough and rainy day. Thunder storms delayed the trip. Decided at the last minute to go. Hit the water 20 minutes later we were catching the fish. By 12 we hit our 750 cap. Couldn’t go trolling because of impending weather but with our current catch it was a great day. Without a doubt I will use this boat again.
Kiyoung Kwon5.0Verified3/4 day with captain Jon and Scott
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on September 7, 2020 • 8 adultsWe were looking everywhere to book a charter for the Labor Day, but everywhere was booked until I found reel attitude with captain Jon. Some of us were new to fishing and Jon and Scott did everything for us so that we can just focus on catching more fish. Ended up catching a massive Cobia that we took home and a whole lot of spot fish. Would definitely recommend and I’d definitely comeback when I have another chance to. Such a great experience!!
Brandon Marshall4.7VerifiedOctober fishing trip
Full Day Trip on October 23, 2023 • 9 adultsCaptain Jon was great. Caught a lot of fish.
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It was a very relaxing day, full of conversationa,laughter and fish! 2nd trip will keep going, lots of fun! Awsome crew!
Thank you!
blues mackerel
The Capt & 1st Mate was great
thank you!
Thank you!
We had great fishing trip ,captain and his assistant were very friendly we felt at home we spend whole day fishing Great weather good atmosphere we love to go back again with captain/ Jon and the same boat same crew . Thank you guys .
Thank you!!
FAQs about Reel Attitude
- US $550 per group, additional US $80 per person after 7 guests - Half Day Trip – Bottom Fishing (4 hours)
- US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 7 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
- US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 7 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
- US $1,050 per group, additional US $100 per person after 7 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (Mostly Penn and Akuma)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (If manageable; only small amounts)
- First mate (20% tip expected)
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Drift fishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Black Drum
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Spanish Mackerel
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