Thomason Tradition Sport Fishing
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Thomason Tradition Sport Fishing

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4.9 / 5
(39 reviews)
Map of Solomons, MD, United States
14195 Solomons Island Road Sou…
Solomons, MD, United States
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Captain Drey Thomason is the Owner of Thomason Tradition Sport Fishing. I am a licensed USCG captain. I run light tackle charters for trophy fish in Maryland and Virginia. My boat is a brand new 2022 Pair Marine 24Mv powered by a Suzuki 300. I have spent most of my life fishing the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Light tackle has always been my favorite form of fishing. I fish year-round with light tackle gear and artificial lures. The Chesapeake Bay is the third-largest estuary in the world. It offers some of the best light tackle fishing there is. With many species throughout the four seasons. During the spring/summer months, we offer some of the best light tackle Striped Bass shallow water expeditions. The Chesapeake Bay also has one of the best Red Drum fisheries in the nation. Red Drum is pound-for-pound the strongest fighting fish in our water and possibly the best sport fish we have in the chesapeake bay. My full custom tower allows us to sight fish big red drum, cobia, and even big striped bass. Capt. Drey puts a lot of time and hard work into staying on the patterns of both large Drum and large Striped Bass as they migrate in and out. Whether you’re looking for a fish of a lifetime or a great day on the bay catching fish with friends and family, put your trust in Capt. Drey and his Pair Marine to ensure that you will have the best-guided fishing trip tailored to your needs. All skill levels and ages are welcome on my boat. Lets fish!!

  • Fishing License
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    1/4 day trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $600
    Four hour guided trip. Launch times are flexible contact Captain.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Redfish
    Redfish
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $750
    A 5-hour light tackle charter on the Chesapeake Bay. We mainly target Striped Bass (Rockfish), Redfish, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, and Seatrout. If you would like to add any additional anglers or have any other questions about the trip or launch site, please message the captain.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $750
    A 1/2 day light tackle charter on the Chesapeake Bay. We mainly target Striped Bass (Rockfish), RedFish, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, and Seatrout. If you would like to add any additional anglers or have any other questions about the trip or launch site, please message the captain.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $900
    Enjoy some of the best light tackle action for a whole day on the Chesapeake Bay. Target Striped Bass, Redfish, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, and many more. Your fishing equipment is fully covered by the captain.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Giant Red Drum
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 20
    US $1,200
    Giant Red Drum in Maryland's backwaters! The Chesapeake Bay has the best Giant Red Drum fishery in the nation. Huge schools of very large Red Drum migrate into Maryland's portion of the bay Jul-Sep. This is strictly catch and release using light tackle but can offer the absolute fish of a lifetime. A note – generally you chase Cobia mixed in while searching for Drum.
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FAQs about Thomason Tradition Sport Fishing

Thomason Tradition Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - 1/4 day trip (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip – Giant Red Drum (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Thomason Tradition Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with Thomason Tradition Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
Thomason Tradition Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing (Chesapeake Bay)
  • Flats Fishing (Grass Flats )
  • Backcountry Fishing (Eastern shore islands)
Thomason Tradition Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Thomason Tradition Sport Fishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Drey Thomason
Solomons, Maryland, United States
24 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
40 Customer reviews
Response time 6 hours
Member since June 2019
Captain Drey Thomason is a full time light tackle fishing guide here on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.Light Tackle fishing is by far one of the most enjoyable ways to fish the Chesapeake Bay. We target a variety of species such as Striped Bass, Red Drum, Cobia, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and a few other species that swim in our waterways. Most of these species listed are seasonal catches but we are able to fish all four seasons here in Maryland.Book your trip today and make a memory that will last a lifetime.
Our Team
David S.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Pair Customs (Center console) originally built in 2022. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 55 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Chesapeake Bay
Flats Fishing
Grass Flats
Backcountry Fishing
Eastern shore islands

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 39 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (31)
3\/4 day trip with Captain Drey
3\/4 day trip with Captain Drey
Red Drum
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Angler rating
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   February 24, 2024
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Jim R.
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Afternoon Rockfish

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 30, 2022
Had an amazing outing with Captain Drey.  We are from the mid-west, this was our first experience with this type of fishing. ...
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Noel L.
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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3/4 Day trip With Capt. Drey

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 30, 2022
Drey is an extremely knowledgeable professional who put us on the fish and kept us on almost all day.  There are no guarantees...
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Amanda W.
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
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Half a day trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on April 15, 2023
The captain was fantastic! We went to several fishing spots for fish.
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Emilio U.
Huntingtown, MD
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Half Day Trip with Capt Drey Thomason 25 Aug

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 25, 2020
We had such a fantastic time last month, we decided to go again, and this time brought our neighbor and his son.  After I...
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