Come take part in the exhilarating experience that is Virginia Beach fishing with Short Rigger Sportfishing. This is top fishing in Rudee Inlet and specializes in inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing trips.
Captain Pete has been fishing the waters of Virginia Beach and the Chesapeake Bay his entire life and loves putting anglers on fish, whether it’s your first time or your hundredth.
The “Short Rigger” is a gorgeous, eye-catching 57’ Bobby Sullivan Custom Carolina Sportfisherman with a serious history of catching fish. Powered by twin 700 HP Caterpillar C-12 Diesel engines, she offers a speedy and very comfortable ride. Parties of up to 6 guests will enjoy her spacious galley and cockpit.
Galley amenities include satellite TV, surround sound, DVD player, Bluetooth stereo, air-conditioning, 2 sofas, a bathroom with a toilet and shower, a bed, a refrigerator, a microwave, and coffeemaker.
The large cockpit features a Release fighting chair as well as 2 additional rod gimbals for fighting multiple fish at the same time, a huge fish box, a built-in cooler, ice-maker, and a spacious rear-facing mezzanine sofa for folks to enjoy the scenery while watching each other catch fish. The boat is fully rigged with navigational electronics including GPS, radar, VHF radios, and fish finder.
There are a large variety of packages to choose from. On the inshore trips, you’ll be able to enjoy views of the VA Beach oceanfront while catching species such as Cobia, Red Drum, Mackerel, and Bluefish. Offshore you’ll be targeting bigger game fish, such as White and Blue Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi. In the summer, VA Beach is known worldwide for being a top fishery for White Marlin.
Included in the price are the rods, reels, live bait, and permits for the day. Don’t forget to bring along your own food and drink and lots of non-spray sunscreen.
Families and professional fishermen alike will love fishing with Short Rigger Sportfishing.
FAQs about Short Rigger Sportfishing, LLC
- $700 per group - 4 Hour – Inshore (12:30PM) (4 hours)
- $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
- $850 per group - 5 Hour – Inshore (AM) (5 hours)
- $850 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (5 hours)
- Toilet
- Air Conditioning
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia System
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- First Mate
- Fishing License
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Popping
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Bluefish
- Cobia
- Redfish
- Spadefish
- Spanish Mackerel
About the Captain
6 Fishing Reports |
41 Customer reviews |
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Member since March 2019 |
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Boat specs
Bobby Sullivan (Flybridge) originally built in 2003. Powered by 2 700HP Cat C-12 engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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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When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
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