Enjoy a day on the water with Capt. Brian Thomason, in his new 28’ Sportsman 282 TE, named Second Chance. He will always try his best to provide a top-notch light tackle fishing charter.
Fishing is his passion, and he truly enjoys his time spent on the water finding fish for his clients. He’s always willing to teach and go the extra mile to make sure that every trip is a memorable one. This area is blessed with one of the best fisheries on the East Coast, with many opportunities throughout the year for Striped Bass, Redfish, Cobia, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, and Speckled Trout.
Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Children are welcome aboard. The captain will provide fishing licenses and all the necessary gear. It’s always a good idea to bring snacks, drinks, sunblock, a hat, and sunglasses.
The Second Chance is the perfect fishing machine with the best of electronics, a 1/2 tower for sight fishing, trolling motor for shallow water fishing, or spot locking over a structure. It also has plenty of comfort for family trips, including a toilet on board.
Brian is a co-captain of Thomason Tradition Sport Fishing, and always dreamed of being excited to go to work every day. Now that has become a reality since joining his son’s company and becoming a light tackle charter captain!
Target species change with the season from chasing the migrating giant Stripers, fishing the huge Red Drum schools, jigging the schooled-up Stripers in the fall, or summertime shallow water fishing. You will not find a harder-working captain who will always focus on making sure it is an enjoyable trip!
Rating summary
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Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
89%
Friendly captain
95%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
93%
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5 hour Trip – Light Tackle on July 21, 2024
Brian is a great , even more, an outsanding skipper ! Due to bad weather conditions on the day before, finding the « big fish » was really very difficult. But Brian never gave up and after 4hrs of intensive search , he succeeded to put us on the fish: first a very big red drum, second, a huge Cobia! Many thanks to you Brian, for your kindness and also for your professionalism!Fishing with you was a great moment for us ! We’ll come back for no doubt!
Brian is a great , even more, an outsanding skipper ! Due to bad weather conditions on the day before, finding the « big fish » was really very difficult. But Brian never gave up and after 4hrs of intensive search , he succeeded to put us on the fish: first a very big red drum, second, a huge Cobia! Many thanks to you Brian, for your kindness and also for your professionalism!Fishing with you was a great moment for us ! We’ll come back for no doubt!
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5 hour Trip – Light Tackle on July 22, 2024
first captain brian is the best. the weather forecast was for scattered thunder storms, after getting out in the bay and seeing the weather, we decided to fish in the river. captain brian made the trip a real pleasure with his way of setting up lines, explaining a little history of the area. it was like fishing with an old friend, very relaxing. planning on rebooking soon.
first captain brian is the best. the weather forecast was for scattered thunder storms, after getting out in the bay and seeing the weather, we decided to fish in the river. captain brian made the trip a real pleasure with his way of setting up lines, explaining a little history of the area. it was like fishing with an old friend, very relaxing. planning on rebooking soon.
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5 hour Trip – Light Tackle on June 19, 2024
We had a fabulous day ! beautiful weather and very enjoyable company! we really enjoyed fishing with Brian. He was easy to get along with , knowledgeable and really cared about everyone having a good time. to top it off we caught a ton of fish and limiting out on striper! My son said best fishing trip ever !will definitely go again with Brian !
We had a fabulous day ! beautiful weather and very enjoyable company! we really enjoyed fishing with Brian. He was easy to get along with , knowledgeable and really cared about everyone having a good time. to top it off we caught a ton of fish and limiting out on striper! My son said best fishing trip ever !will definitely go again with Brian !
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5 hour Trip – Light Tackle on June 17, 2024
Brian was awesome! My wife and two boys had an amazing half day trip with him and were quickly on bait fish and then on rock fish. Brian was professional, personable, and over the top generous with his time and guidance. I highly recommend him to anyone else and will hopefully by fishing with him again in the future!!!
Brian was awesome! My wife and two boys had an amazing half day trip with him and were quickly on bait fish and then on rock fish. Brian was professional, personable, and over the top generous with his time and guidance. I highly recommend him to anyone else and will hopefully by fishing with him again in the future!!!
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5 hour Trip – Light Tackle on July 27, 2024
Brian knows these fishing grounds since decades because he fished in that waters since he was a kid. The equipment was massive and for all sorts of species which can occur in the Chesapeake Bay. But he is absolutely perfect in fishing Red Drum his favorite Fish! Had a wonderful day on the water!
Brian knows these fishing grounds since decades because he fished in that waters since he was a kid. The equipment was massive and for all sorts of species which can occur in the Chesapeake Bay. But he is absolutely perfect in fishing Red Drum his favorite Fish! Had a wonderful day on the water!