Captain
James McGeehan

Member since June 2024 Bethany Beach, United States
Background
Capt. James is experienced in navigating the waters of Bethany Beach, Delaware and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
Bottom fishing, Trolling and Jigging

Hey, I'm Captain James McGeehan

Bethany Beach, United States
Background
Capt. James is experienced in navigating the waters of Bethany Beach, Delaware and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
Bottom fishing, Trolling and Jigging
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Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Rusty Reel Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
Bethany Beach
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Stephen N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A big two thumbs up for Captain Steve and Mate Derrick

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 18, 2025
We had a great morning of fishing with the Rusty Reel crew. We caught a bunch of sea bass, with 20 keepers, along with some...
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Lori L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Unbelievable day!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 22, 2025
Awesome day!ย  Captain Steve and Mate Derrick are excellent to go fishing with!ย  They got us on fish as soon as lines were...
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Kc R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Time Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on June 13, 2025
had a great time with the captain and his mate they knew exactly what to do and where the fish ย  were definitely booking with...
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John T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on June 24, 2025
We had a fantastic day, captain Steve and mate Derrick did anything you wanted, caught tune and tilefish were great with young...
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Sarah P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on June 21, 2025
Steve and Derrick were great. As soon as we dropped our lines we were hooking fish.
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