Captain
John Demarco

Member since January 2017 Gloucester, United States
Background
I grew up in a family that worked on the water. I loved it, watching ships built, christened, and off-loading. Fishing was a natural end. I started at 3-4ish trying to catch whatever, graduating to Flounder, Bass, Trout, Pickerel, Strippers, Cod, Bluefin Tuna, Mahi, Sails, Marlin, etc. All types of fishing bring great joy to me and helping others enjoy is a big part of the fun of fishing.
Techniques
The style of fishing or the techniques are very important to be successful. I have tried very hard to master most techniques from casting plugs, trolling, fly fishing, live lining, bait fishing, sight fishing, jigging, and more. I have been very luching to be taught some of the methods by some awesome teachers. Ed Holly, Al Cappy, --- My favorite technique is the one we use to have a successful day . With over fifty years of experience the fishy waters are my back yard. Successful fun trips are a specialty

Hey, I'm Captain John Demarco

Gloucester, United States
Background
I grew up in a family that worked on the water. I loved it, watching ships built, christened, and off-loading. Fishing was a natural end. I started at 3-4ish trying to catch whatever, graduating to Flounder, Bass, Trout, Pickerel, Strippers, Cod, Bluefin Tuna, Mahi, Sails, Marlin, etc. All types of fishing bring great joy to me and helping others enjoy is a big part of the fun of fishing.
Techniques
The style of fishing or the techniques are very important to be successful. I have tried very hard to master most techniques from casting plugs, trolling, fly fishing, live lining, bait fishing, sight fishing, jigging, and more. I have been very luching to be taught some of the methods by some awesome teachers. Ed Holly, Al Cappy, --- My favorite technique is the one we use to have a successful day . With over fifty years of experience the fishy waters are my back yard. Successful fun trips are a specialty
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Tuna Tail Charters Deep Sea Fishing

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Big haddock
Big haddock
May 18, 2025 Gloucester
Weather was like it has been for the last weeks- that's New England for you. Left the dock with Tom and the gang for a morning Haddock adventure sea were choppy no big deal. Made our first stop hooked up quite quickly a big cod back it went. Haddock were small but we got a few nice cusk. Made the move and the bigg haddock showed up. 23-24= inches. wind came up and had to anchor bite was slow but steady . Time to go but had nice fish aboard and all had a great time. Again Toms wife baked us chocolate chip cookies has she always does-- YUM Thank You
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July fishing starts with a BANG
July fishing starts with a BANG
Jul 3, 2024 Gloucester
Fishing has been very good. Yesterday we had a bass blitz. A giant school of big stripers were off Gloucester . We took advantage of it. We were using live and chunk no matter. Bass were hungry. We caught many big bass most over the slot. The crew didn't want to keep any, that was fine. Had one fish that we got a look at before the hook pulled was a jumbo. Mackerel fishing is also been good, when you get on them plenty to be had. Haddock are plentiful and reasonably close to shore. Plenty of keepers in the 21-24 inch class. Delicious. Had a cod come up with a big porbeagle shark behind it!!!! Aeesome sight to see. Tuna also has been good with a reasonable number of rec fish available a really good number. Come join us for a day of fun
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Tuna taco Tuesday
Tuna taco Tuesday
Jun 18, 2024 Gloucester
Trip started normally - went through the boat safety talk. The guy were a riot. Off to the tuna grounds half eay we see the eayer boiling .we stop Just amazing, eater is slive with fish Set out yhe bait rogs instant hook up 3 rods 3 macs at a time . Had plenty of bait in 5inutes. Bait fishing is really crazy fun. Off again on the horizon whale blows then splashing fish omg! Few boats around we set up Drop three lines out Whales next to the boat,boils of fish, crill everywhere. Line goes tight we are on. Fish circles deep the guys do s great job. Fish come a little green but right at the stern close . Capt put a harpoon in it ,pulls it in on goes the tail rope . Nice rec fish about 200lbs Cool it down in the boat .!!!!!!!! On ice it goes . Back to fishing. Hour later rod goes off fight is on. Hook pulls??? Back to fishing. Ahain snout sn hour rod hors off again!!!!? The guy do s great job. After about 30 minutes bring the fish in looks too big to keep quick measure too big. We swim it releasd in good shape with a tag We hook up again. This time a double the fish get twisted together lines got cut by each other. What fun. Mever saw a the likes of a great trip like today Ps they caught 11 big haddock ehile bait fishing!!!!
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Great bass
Great bass
Jun 3, 2024 Gloucester
Left little later than usual, guest had a long drive in, all good. Steamed out to catch bait good chop and mixed up sea put a guest down. We did get a bunch of macs . Headed toeard calm waters. First stop no so good second stop one bass and two hit Third spot. Game on. Drifted over the ledge hit every time .Got a bunch out the ledge of good size. One fish hit a bait four time the last it tasted a hook . Really fat bass. Greatbjob by comletely novice anglers. Thank you for a great trip.
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SEASON IS NEAR
SEASON IS NEAR
Feb 29, 2024 Gloucester
Season is near! Time to think about going fishing and setting up a great Family Adventure. Novice or expert a great time will be had. It doesn't what you catch the thrill of the catch will stay with you. Join us for great adventures. This year the boat will have a little different look, few more comforts, new fishing tackle . See You Soon
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Fishing is getting BETTER !!!!!!! its Oc
Fishing is getting BETTER !!!!!!! its Oc
Sep 22, 2023 Gloucester
Last few days have been some of the best fishing of the season. Bass are everywhere and we found a mess if them the other day-big fish. Adding more excitement were a big bluefish mixed in - which do I have???? The blues are aggressive and hungry. The tuna bite is also excellent ,some really big fish are around with some littler ones mixed in . We released a big one the other day, what a fight little over and hour on the rod, they are unbelievably strong. Shark add more excitement - they are stong aggressive and don't give up. Got a pair of Blue Sharks -absolutely beautiful cobalt blue . Coupe of porbeagle also added there excitement with super fast runs and a lot of surface splashing. It doesn't get any better. Dates available-come join us
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Perfect day with a great crew
Perfect day with a great crew
Great trip just wish we went at a better time.
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Perfect day with a great crew

VERIFIED   5 Hr Bass and blues Afternoon on October 6, 2024
We booked a half day trip for bass on Sunday afternoon.ย  The day before, Captain John called me to let me know that the marine...
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Mike V.
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Fantastic day on the water

VERIFIED   8 Hr Trip โ€“ Bass/Bluefish Challenge on June 27, 2024
Captain John and George provided the best day of our trip to the Rockport area. They were determined to put us on fish, were...
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Rich F.
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Captain John was great!!!

VERIFIED   5 Hr Bass and blues Afternoon on August 18, 2024
My son and I went on the afternoon striped bass charter. Captain JOHN worked Hard all afternoon, getting us some **hidden content**...
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Jillian Z.
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Perfect Day

VERIFIED   5 Hour Bass $ Blues AM Trip on August 18, 2024
Captain John and George created the best day for us. Not only were they both the best people, they created the best experience....
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Great Business outing

VERIFIED   8 Hr Trip โ€“ Bass/Bluefish Challenge on June 21, 2024
I booked an 8 hr Striper trip with Captain AJ to bring some clients in and it was everything Iโ€™d hoped for. Captain AJ and...
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