Let me start by providing some perspective.  I have chartered fishing boats from Maine to the Gulf Coast. It’s not the catch that’s important, it’s the experience. We had family from Texas come to Maryland to have their first saltwater/bay fishing trip. Our party was a mixture of adults and children. Captain John and Phil his mate without a doubt provided a first class vessel, hospitality, knowledge and service.  They were patient with the two children and kept the adults entertained.  I don’t think I have enjoyed myself more on any charter as much as I did on Patent Pending in 35 years of fishing charters.  We will definitely be back and look forward to going with them again.  BTW we limited out on Bluefish before 10:00.  Thank you again Captain John and Phil for an experience we will never forget!!!

We’ve been out on the Patent Pending a number of times, and Captain John never disappoints. It’s a really great boat, super comfortable and clean, really well-equipped.  Captain John is an incredibly gracious host, and he works exceptionally hard to make sure everyone has a nice time.  Ronnie is a great first mate who keeps everything well-oiled and running smoothly.  On this particular trip, the wind was blowing and the water was choppy and the fish just weren’t biting.  Captain John still did everything imaginable to find the fish…he burned a lot of fuel and and was constantly on the radio trying to see if and where they were biting.  Thanks to all this effort we ultimately managed to put six small blues in the box, against some odds, but honestly it was just a wonderful day out on the water.  We’ll be back in October for trophy season for sure!

We were celebrating my mother’s birthday and this was a perfect day! The captain and first mate were funny and we felt so comfortable. The boat was the perfect size and it was clean and nicely laid out. We brought our cooler with drinks and lunch. However, Captain John is a chef, so next time I may pre-order a meal. The crew even cleaned and filleted our fish. My daughter and I don’t really fish, but we did fish, and we were so comfy we took a nap! We’ve already planned our next excursion with Captain John! You will not regret this decision… Go for fun, go for fishing, go for relaxation… Either way, you’ll have a blast!

This charter was an awesome experience, we had a decision to make regarding the weather being questionable and decided to give it a go anyhow. Captain John and his First Mate Rick did an awesome job finding them fish and making things happen today. If you’re looking for a fishing experience with an outstanding crew this is the charter for you. The knowledge that the captain and the first mate had was extremely impressive and they are excellent at passing the information. The lunch meal was absolutely amazing and I highly recommend if you book with them to give it a try. I will be definitely booking another trip or many trips with them in the future and I will be recommending them to whoever is looking to go on a trip like this. All in all it was just an absolute awesome time!

We had an incredible day on the water and had blast getting to know the Captain and crew. We started the day off with catching bait using ultra light tackle and then making our run to the fishing grounds.

Within minutes the the rock candy (bait fish) were luring in the Rockfish that the Chesapeake is known for. Catch after catch we were pulling them in. I got to learn a bit of patience while letting these grand creatures run with the bait, fighting that urge to pull up and set the hook. I think I might have to give this fishing a try while in the gulf.

After several hours, We were completely worn out. I’m not sure I can even lift my arms this evening.  We hit our limit, and headed back in.

While the fishing was amazing, I have to say, I’m impressed with the knowledge this team brings. They are gracious, full of the best stories, and amazing hosts. During some of the ride out and back I was able to get some much needed sleep in the captains quarters down below.

I very much recommend this charter and while we had an epic day of fishing, I would have been just as happy catching only bait. They will honestly have you feeling like you made two life long friends by the end of the trip. Hands down, the best charter I’ve been on, and I usually take 3-4 charters a year just to avoid purchasing a boat…

Thank you guys, I’m looking forward to that next trip out!