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
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ReelBlessed Sportfishing Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(67 reviews)
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Hampton
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $250

Fishing Reports

We bite back! Monster Bullshark Hits the
We bite back! Monster Bullshark Hits the
Jul 29, 2025 Hampton
8ft Male Bull shark caught Weighed 195lbs dressed. This guy had a mouth big enough to take your leg off. Using stingray for bait, we set up in one of out favorite locations. It didnt take long we were hooked up. As soon as we moved the drag up to strike and set the hook this fish peel off About 400 yards of line from our penn International 30 visw and we knew we hooked something special We fought this fish for approximately 25 mins at full drag and the shark gave us an opportunity to get the head rope on and end the battle. processed nearly 100lbs of meat from this shark most of which went to local families for free. If you are interested in catching one of these apex predators Book a Trip with ReelBlessed Sportfishing Charters.
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Trophy Sheepshead and plenty of Dinner
Trophy Sheepshead and plenty of Dinner
May 29, 2025 Hampton
Todays trips was great! We started the day with a 10.2# sheepshead followed by some delicious whiting, when the tide shifted we trolled for spanish mackerel and found them and some bluefish with the largest Spanish Mackerel being just shy of citation length at 23โ€. The fishing only gets better from here.
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Fishing is Heating up!!!
Fishing is Heating up!!!
May 28, 2025 Hampton
Typical for this time of year the fishery is heating up with great catches bottom fishing and trolling lures. Our customers have enjoyed a steady bite and fish in the coolers. Its only going to get better from here as the water temperature increases.
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The big ones have moved in!
The big ones have moved in!
May 12, 2025 Hampton
The big drum and sharks have made their way into the bay with the water temperatures climbing. Book a trip for a chance at your fish of a lifetime
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The Shark fishing is Hot!
The Shark fishing is Hot!
Jul 20, 2024 Hampton
The sharks have been putting on a great showing. These things are allot of fun to catch on light and heavy tackle and pull โ€œHARDโ€ long agressive runs on the bite and hooksets. We have added a 4 hour shark trip to our list of trips. Book it and lets go gettem.
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Sunset fishing with family
Sunset fishing with family
Sunset fishing with family
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Christa M.
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Great time

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset on June 9, 2025
The three hour sunset charter is the perfect trip if your group is new to fishing or has a variety of skill levels. We had...
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Tabitha B.
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BEST TRIP EVER!!!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset on May 12, 2025
Most amazing trip. Everyone caught fish,the captain and first mate were very knowledgeable. We created the greatest memories...
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Karel G.
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Captain Richard is great!!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset on September 20, 2024
Captain Richard is a rare breed. He will do his absolute best to find you a great fishing spot!! He is very knowledgeable and...
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Michael H. J.
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FUN

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip (AM) on June 15, 2025
Was cool great vibes and everything we needed they provided thanks allot.enjoyed time on the water.
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Larry S.
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Blessed Trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip (AM) on May 23, 2025
Capt. Richard put us on fish. first mate J.J. was on point. We will be going out with Richard again.
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