Captain
Richard Wasdin

Member since May 2024 Hampton, United States
Background
Born and Raised on shrimp boats in South Georgia. Fishing has been part of my daily life for 38 years. Transferred to Virginia while in the Navy and haven’t left since. I have been fishing the Chesapeake Bay for 20 years and have had great success. I truly enjoy sharing the craft and my knowledge of the water with other anglers.
Techniques
I prefer jigging and live bait fishing as well as sight fishing using live and artificial baits. Shark fishing is also a passion of mine, with numerous sharks landed 10 feet in length or longer.

Hey, I'm Captain Richard Wasdin

Hampton, United States
Background
Born and Raised on shrimp boats in South Georgia. Fishing has been part of my daily life for 38 years. Transferred to Virginia while in the Navy and haven’t left since. I have been fishing the Chesapeake Bay for 20 years and have had great success. I truly enjoy sharing the craft and my knowledge of the water with other anglers.
Techniques
I prefer jigging and live bait fishing as well as sight fishing using live and artificial baits. Shark fishing is also a passion of mine, with numerous sharks landed 10 feet in length or longer.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(65 reviews)
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Hampton
 5 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $250

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 65 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
98%
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Mac D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience!

VERIFIED   Bayside Reef Fishing (4 peop (copy) on June 13, 2025
We went out for my sonโ€™s 9th birthday and these guys made it a super fun experience for him and all of us. They even gave...
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Donna T.
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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My Birthday with ReelBlessed Charters

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset on April 19, 2025
We had the most amazing experience with the crew of ReelBlessed Charters.ย  In fact, we had so much fun. It didnโ€™t even bother...
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Michael O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Cpt Richard Wasdin is the best!

VERIFIED   Bayside Reef Fishing (4 people) on June 12, 2025
My wife, 15 yr old son, and I came all the way from Reno, NV. I use the fishingbooker app and his profile popped up. Let...
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Samuel 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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Father and Son boat. Worth every dollar

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset on June 11, 2025
Itโ€™s very uncommon in this day in age, that a father and son have a bond to take other individuals out to catch fish. I do...
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Peter M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Views and Fishing to remember

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset on August 17, 2024
Seas were slightly choppy and the ship rocked backed and forth as we cast into the setting sun. Typically only seconds passed...
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