Markybob Catfishing
Markybob Catfishing
Quality Catfishing with Markybob Catfishing on Watts Bar. With 25+ years of Catfishing these waters, Captain Mark can put you on Catfish. Multiple Launch locations are available. Contact Capt. Mark for the launch location that best fits you. Watts Bar (Rockwood, Kingston, Spring City, Ten Mile), Watts Bar Tailwaters, are among the available launch locations.
You can expect to target Blue Catfish and Flathead Catfish, some of which can be near 50 lbs. or more. There are special excursions also available to catch/keep Skipjack Herring and White Bass depending on the time of year. See available trips to learn about these very special excursions.
You can expect fishing with heavy tackle using various Tennessee River tactics (Dragging/Planer Board, Drifting, Suspending, Bumping, Float Rigging, and Bottom Rigging).
Get the whole family outdoors! Kids are absolutely welcome! Child-sized life vests are available, but you can bring your own.
You'll be fishing from a large, comfortable 24' Lowe Pontoon modified for Catfishing, Modern Electronics, GPS Trolling Motor, and a comfortable capacity for 5 passengers (5 adults or 4 adults and 2 children). Can take more but the boat tends to get crowded with more than 5. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. This vessel is wheelchair accessible. Capt. Mark has rods and reels for you, along with all of the necessary tackle.
You must purchase & possess a valid Tennessee license before the trip. This information is available online at GoTennesseeOutdoors or ask for assistance. Please possess a license in advance of the trip. A few items to bring: sunglasses, sunblock, drinks and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Sorry, Capt. Mark does not clean fish, but you can keep fish that are under 15lbs. Larger fish are catch and release only for conservation purposes.
Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Markybob Catfishing.
Quality Catfishing with Markybob Catfishing on Watts Bar. With 25+ years of Catfishing these waters, Captain Mark can put you on Catfish. Multiple Launch locations are available. Contact Capt. Mark for the launch location that best fits you. Watts Bar (Rockwood, Kingston, Spring City, Ten Mile), Watts Bar Tailwaters, are among the available launch locations.
You can expect to target Blue Catfish and Flathead Catfish, some of which can be near 50 lbs. or more. There are special excursions also available to catch/keep Skipjack Herring and White Bass depending on the time of year. See available trips to learn about these very special excursions.
You can expect fishing with heavy tackle using various Tennessee River tactics (Dragging/Planer Board, Drifting, Suspending, Bumping, Float Rigging, and Bottom Rigging).
Get the whole family outdoors! Kids are absolutely welcome! Child-sized life vests are available, but you can bring your own.
You'll be fishing from a large, comfortable 24' Lowe Pontoon modified for Catfishing, Modern Electronics, GPS Trolling Motor, and a comfortable capacity for 5 passengers (5 adults or 4 adults and 2 children). Can take more but the boat tends to get crowded with more than 5. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. This vessel is wheelchair accessible. Capt. Mark has rods and reels for you, along with all of the necessary tackle.
You must purchase & possess a valid Tennessee license before the trip. This information is available online at GoTennesseeOutdoors or ask for assistance. Please possess a license in advance of the trip. A few items to bring: sunglasses, sunblock, drinks and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Sorry, Capt. Mark does not clean fish, but you can keep fish that are under 15lbs. Larger fish are catch and release only for conservation purposes.
Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Markybob Catfishing.
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Excellent day, Markybob is very experienced, good equipment, nice boat. Very detailed and client oriented. It was very hot later in the morning and he supplied ice cold towels to cool down or have your feet in the water. Beautiful day awesome time on the water. First time fishing for blue catfish in Tennessee. Certainly going again with Captain Markybob!
mark is a excellent captain! We went in a drought and a slow time of year, and mark was determined to get us hooked on some giant catfish which has been my sons dream for some years now!! We had a slow start , but with marks determination he was able to get us hooked in a couple of giant catfish that definitely exceeded expectations!!!! One 32lbs and one 48lbs along with some smaller ones that were excellent eaters! Mark is highly recommended and we will be booking again!
Thanks Josh and Bram. Thanks for your patience and positive attitude during a real tough bite.
This was my 3rd trip with captain mark and let me tell you we caught some really big ones! The first hour was a little slow! But when i tell mark knows what he is doing and knows how to put you on fish! We truly had an amazing time and we will book again. Highly recommended to book his charter
Thanks Jakeia! Enjoyed having you and your crew aboard today!
We had a great time catching some catfish! Started off a bit slow but was to be expected since we booked during end of spawing. We still managed to bring in 6 with one larger post spawn female in the 20lbs. I would definitely recommend booking this trip. The captain was very knowledgeableand showed us the best techniques and locations for catching them. He was also very personable and we had great conversations throughout the trip.
Thanks Shana! Enjoyed having each of you on the boat.
I do not write reviews, but I felt strongly to support Mark for his outstanding knowledge and professionalism as a professional charter guide. I have gone on three charters in one month with him, bringing nine total people. Every person was blown away and amazed by the experience. Every one of these nine people caught the biggest catfish in their life. Now not everybody has caught 40 pound catfish, but every fish is a trophy depending on your experience. 10 pound catfish can still make you smile. We had many fish in the 30+ pound range and those definitely set some high goals to have to break in the future. One of Mark‘s strengths is sharing his knowledge of this fishery with you while you fish. His 40 years of knowledge identified different kinds of birds, fish, and the history on how the river started and has changed over time. Haven been a navy rescue swimmer, he puts everybody at ease with the safety of this experience and how any emergency situations should be handled with a very thorough departure pre-brief. I cannot recommend this experience enough and I’m already planning my next charter
FAQs about Markybob Catfishing
What are the trip rates for Markybob Catfishing?
- US $200 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Skipjack/White Bass (4 hours)
- US $200 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Skipjack/White Bass - 7:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $245 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish (5 hours)
- US $245 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Kingston Catfish - 3:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $245 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Rockwood Catfish (5 hours)
- US $245 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Rockwood Catfish - 3:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $245 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Spring City (5 hours)
- US $245 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Spring City - 3:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $245 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Tailwaters (AM) (5 hours)
- US $245 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Tailwaters (PM) (5 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Markybob Catfishing?
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
What's included in the trip price with Markybob Catfishing?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
What types of fishing does Markybob Catfishing offer?
- River fishing (Tennessee River)
- Lake fishing (Watts Bar and local lakes)
What fishing techniques does Markybob Catfishing offer?
- Heavy tackle (Both Baitcasting and Spinning heavy tackle)
- Bottom fishing (Anchor, spot lock fishing )
- Trolling (Dragging)
- Drift fishing (Drifting (suspend) and Bumping)
Which fish species can I catch with Markybob Catfishing?
- Bass (White)
- Catfish
- Flathead
- Herring
Your captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I am a US Navy combat Veteran and recently retired automotive engineer. I have been Catfishing for nearly 30 years, winning all 3 catfish tournaments I have entered. Over the past 10 years, I have taken numerous people, mostly friends, family, and neighborhood kids on guided Catfishing excursions, with many a smile and pictures taken with our local River Monsters. Over the past few years, with added electronics, higher-quality gear, and refined modern techniques, I have become a true Catfishing nerd. I will share as much (or as little) you want to know about my take on Catfishing during our excursion.
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I am a US Navy combat Veteran and recently retired automotive engineer. I have been Catfishing for nearly 30 years, winning all 3 catfish tournaments I have entered. Over the past 10 years, I have taken numerous people, mostly friends, family, and neighborhood kids on guided Catfishing excursions, with many a smile and pictures taken with our local River Monsters. Over the past few years, with added electronics, higher-quality gear, and refined modern techniques, I have become a true Catfishing nerd. I will share as much (or as little) you want to know about my take on Catfishing during our excursion.
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What's included in the trip price
How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
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.
How you can pay
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:
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