Payback Sportfishing LLC
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Payback Sportfishing LLC

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(18 reviews)
500 Winston Salem Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Welcome to The Payback: Serious Fishing for Serious Anglers

Come fish with The Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament Top Ten Winner on one of the fastest and best-maintained charters in the fleet! With an average 28 - 32 knot cruise we promise to go as fast as the seas will allow safely to maximize your time on the water and fish in the box!

Our Captains make sure you have a fun day full of serious offshore fishing. This involves 10 or 14 hour trips, for Cobia, Spadefish, Drum, Sea Bass, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Swordfish, Tilefish, Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi and Marlin depending on the season and conditions.

On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as live bait casting, big game trolling, vertical jigging, electric rod assisted bottom fishing and more.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 35’ Predator Express boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers and comes with a toilet.

All rods, reels, bait and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will also include all the necessary fishing licenses and ice needed. Just bring your cooler along for the ride!

Book your trip now and hit the water with Payback Sportfishing LLC.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Midshore Seabass and More
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $2,775
    These extended trips are 25-45 miles from Rudee Inlet and are dedicated to filling your freezer with more fish than you have ever caught before! The trip includes all the fishing gear, ice and licenses. Our Captain will go as fast as the seas allow to maxmize the amount of time you are fishing! You will catch fish several different ways from live bait casting to vertical jigging, trolling and more.
  • Private trip
    Offshore Trolling Plus Deep Drop
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    14 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
    $4,250
    Deep sea fishing 60-75 miles offshore with 2023 Top Ten Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament Winning Charter for Swordfish, Tuna, Tilefish, Wahoo, Mahi Marlin and more. Our Captains will go as fast as the seas allow to maxmize the amount of time you are fishing! You will test your skills with both manuel and electric rods both trolling and fishing the oceans depths! This is an extended fishing experince for those who want to learn why we go are so passionate about Payback!
  • Private trip
    Overnighter
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    18 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $6,250
    18 hour trip that leaves in the afternoon and has you back at the dock for happy hour the next day. Fishing for folks who want to push their limits and target multiple large offshore species (Including swordfih, tilefish, funa, marlin and mahi) multiple ways ( both on the troll and deep dropping with both electric and manual rods) all in one trip. Our Captain will go as fast as the seas allow to maxmize the amount of time you are fishing!
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About the Captain

James Losee
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
19 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2022
2021 Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament Award Winning Captain James Losee invites you for a fun-packed time on the water. Starting out of Ruddee Inlet, you'll explore the area's nearshore and offshore waters and have a memorable time chasing many different species.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Predator (Offshore sport fishing) originally built in 2002. Powered by 2 505HP Caterpillar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 42 knots.

Length
35 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (14)
Half Day with Captain Jimmy and his mate Brandon
Half Day with Captain Jimmy and his mate Brandon
Great time.
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Angler Rating
13
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
77%
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Alex S.
Washington, District Of Columbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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100% you will not go wrong with this boat

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) on September 18, 2022
Captain James knows what he’s talking about he took us out there within 10 minutes of putting lines in the water we were...
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Burton C.
Cary, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Mid-shore on August 20, 2022
Looking to rip lips? Want to feel 1200 horsepower on the waves? This is THE charter to be on. We had a blast with Captain Jimmy...
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Dan M.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Midshore Seabass and More on October 19, 2022
The trip was posponed after leaving dock due to ruff waters.
Dan M. recommends Payback Sportfishing LLC
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Chris M.
Grasonville, MD
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day with Captain Jimmy and his mate Brandon

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Mid-shore on November 19, 2022
Totally great day!!  Lots of fish and fun!
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Ashley V.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 hour fishing trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Nearshore (2PM) on July 28, 2022
Very knowledgeable, and friendly! Caught a lot of ribbon fish! Great trip, and would definitely recommend fishing with Captain...
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FAQs about Payback Sportfishing LLC

Payback Sportfishing LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • $2,775 per group - Midshore Seabass and More (10 hours)
  • $4,250 per group - Offshore Trolling Plus Deep Drop (14 hours)
  • $6,250 per group - Overnighter (18 hours)
When you book a trip with Payback Sportfishing LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Outriggers
  • Radar
Trips booked with Payback Sportfishing LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
Payback Sportfishing LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
Payback Sportfishing LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Payback Sportfishing LLC include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tilefish
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)