Captain
Stephan Bent

Member since May 2019 Margate City, United States
Background
I have loved fishing since I was 7 years old and caught my first Trout in freshwater. In 1963 I caught my first saltwater fish, a Bluefish, and I was hooked! I fished on my own small boats and others for 15 years, and in 1978, I passed my test for my captain's license and so it began. I have fished out of Cape May and Great Egg Inlet for 40 years now and I am proud to say that mine is the only charter boat still around since the time I started. I must be doing something right! I love catching fish but I hate NOT catching fish even more. Nowadays, I find great joy in watching my clients, both young and old, enjoying catching fish. Kids and moms are always welcome. I taught in a school for 31 years, so even if you have no experience fishing, I can and will teach you and your party how to do it.
Techniques
I really don't have a favorite method or species when I am fishing. I figure that whatever works on that day is the way to go.

Hey, I'm Captain Stephan Bent

Margate City, United States
Background
I have loved fishing since I was 7 years old and caught my first Trout in freshwater. In 1963 I caught my first saltwater fish, a Bluefish, and I was hooked! I fished on my own small boats and others for 15 years, and in 1978, I passed my test for my captain's license and so it began. I have fished out of Cape May and Great Egg Inlet for 40 years now and I am proud to say that mine is the only charter boat still around since the time I started. I must be doing something right! I love catching fish but I hate NOT catching fish even more. Nowadays, I find great joy in watching my clients, both young and old, enjoying catching fish. Kids and moms are always welcome. I taught in a school for 31 years, so even if you have no experience fishing, I can and will teach you and your party how to do it.
Techniques
I really don't have a favorite method or species when I am fishing. I figure that whatever works on that day is the way to go.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(36 reviews)
Margate City
Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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George B.
Oxford, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

9hr trip

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on August 10, 2021
Had a great trip yesterday on the Free Spirit. Captain Steve and mate Bill were excellent.ย  For someone who gets sick but...
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Jan P.
Jackson Township, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip โ€“ Cape May Black Drum on May 28, 2022
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Christina M.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun for all ages

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on September 25, 2021
Had a great day, kids and adults alike. Captain Steve made it a day to remember ALWAYS. We caught some fish got some sun and...
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Thomas M.
Philadelphia, PA
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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10 hour trip

VERIFIED   10 Hourโ€“Shark Big Game Excitement! on July 15, 2023
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Gary F.
Folcroft, PA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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9hr trip with captain stephan

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 17, 2021
Good day with a good captain everyone had a good time and everyone caught at least 2 fish would definitely book another trip...
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