Captain
Michael Smolek

Member since June 2019 Edgewater, United States
Background
Captain Michael Smolek has been running charters for over 20 years now and has a total of 35 years of fishing experience in the Chesapeake area. He loves taking people fishing, especially those who don't have the opportunity to get on a boat every day. There's nothing he enjoys more than people's excitement when they catch fish, even more so if it's their first time fishing.

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Edgewater, United States
Background
Captain Michael Smolek has been running charters for over 20 years now and has a total of 35 years of fishing experience in the Chesapeake area. He loves taking people fishing, especially those who don't have the opportunity to get on a boat every day. There's nothing he enjoys more than people's excitement when they catch fish, even more so if it's their first time fishing.
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My Charter Listing

Penny Sue Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(64 reviews)
Edgewater
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 64 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (26)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Tamara H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great afternoon!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on July 5, 2024
We booked an afternoon fishing trip about a month out. Our skeptical daughter had a great time. She learned how to cast, using...
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Niko A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 18, 2025
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Timothy B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on October 5, 2024
My group and I couldnโ€™t have asked for better boating hospitality, had lots of fun and made lasting memories. If I was asked...
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Rick M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing the Chesapeake with my son.....Priceless!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 6, 2024
Capt Mike & Mate Alex did everything possible to make our day enjoyable! Great men, perfect boat and well maintained equipment...
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Mark W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on September 28, 2024
Really enjoyed our day would recommend Penney Sue any time
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