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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Penny Sue Charters

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 67 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (29)
July fishing trip
it was ok
it was ok
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Andrew L.
Bowie, Maryland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain, excellent fist mate

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on June 26, 2021
We had a great trip today! The Captain was very knowledgeable,ย  Amicable, personable and very accommodating and we caught...
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Steven T.
Annapolis, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on June 17, 2021
Very pleased with our trip! Captain Mike and his first mate were patient and kind to the kids and I and put us on the fish...
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Chris M.
Christiana, DE
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Afternoon trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on May 1, 2021
Beautiful day on the Bay. We had a big girl hooked and booked. I always want more fish on deck but thatโ€™s fishing. Capt and...
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Eve B.
Herndon, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4th of July fishing with kids

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 4, 2020
We had the Sat morning 5 hour tour, and it was a blast! There were 6 of us in the group; 3 adults and 3 kids. After taking...
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Christopher L.
Chambersburg, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 12, 2021
Captain and first mate were great! Very knowledgeable and personable. Very willing to help you with anything at all times....
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