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
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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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Emily K.
Annapolis, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day fishing charter

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 7, 2020
Myself and 5 other adults had a great experience on the Penny Sue 6 hour charter. We caught 9 and kept 8 Rockfish in total....
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Andrew V.
Washington, DC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5 hr trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 27, 2020
We eneded up picking the short trip for out 6 year olds first trip out on a boat/fishing trip, these guys were fantastic.
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Adam T.
Annapolis, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip.with Captian Mike

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 15, 2021
Great time! Real nice guy(first mate too!). Very knowledgeable
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Mark & Laura Holtzman
Greenville, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Fatherโ€™s Day gift

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 28, 2020
Chartered a 1/2 day outing for my husband and kids. He had a great morning on the Bay and absolutely loved the trip.ย  Captain...
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Tara G.
New Market, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic Trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 7, 2021
Great trip. Highly recommend!!!
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