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.
Anglers Choice
Verified
vob.svg
Veteran owned
Our Team
Houston W.
First mate
Richard W.
Captain
Melvin L.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(76 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hampton
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $250

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 76 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (123)
Great Cobia Trip
Great Cobia Trip
Fin-tastic experience
+120
Angler rating
73
2
0
1
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
97%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 76 reviews
James N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best trip ever

VERIFIED   4 hour shark fishing (4 person max) on June 5, 2025
Captain Richard fulfilled our hopes for this trip. We wanted to catch some shark and big fish. Both my boys hooked into multiple...
James N. recommends ReelBlessed Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Richard Wasdin Captain replied

Amanda P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fin-tastic experience

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hour shark fishing (4 person max) on August 10, 2025
Amazing shark fishing adventure! 100/10 would recommend! Capt Richard and his 1st mate H made for an epic summer finale trip....
Amanda P. recommends ReelBlessed Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Richard Wasdin Captain replied

Kenny R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 29, 2025
We had a great time, caught a sheep head fish, blue fish and some Spanish mackerel fish. My son has Down syndrome and our guide,...
Kenny R. recommends ReelBlessed Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Richard Wasdin Captain replied

Thomas T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time had by all

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip (AM) on April 25, 2025
Capt. Richard provided us with a great day on the water. He and Don (mate) ensured everybody in our party had a fun fishing...
Thomas T. recommends ReelBlessed Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Richard Wasdin Captain replied

John T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset on August 14, 2025
Outstanding! Had fun, caught fish. We were treated great. Weโ€™re from Georgia hope to be back in a couple of years.
John T. recommends ReelBlessed Sportfishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Richard Wasdin Captain replied