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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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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Great Kids
Great Kids
Sep 15, 2023 Gloucester
i hope all are heathy and safe had a few changes this winter. The boat get a tuna door, the captain get a new hip. I am proud of the folks who visit our vessel . You might notice a photo of a young man with his first ever ELK. He is the youngster in our wicked tuna shirt with his sisters this past summer . CONGRATS
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Best Month of the Year
Best Month of the Year
Sep 11, 2023 Gloucester
October is a fishermans dream Ypwrature and seas are nice, shy is blue and the fall feed is on!!! Stripe bass are moving down from Maine hungry and feeding heavy. Bluefish like the bass are voracous fatting up for the swim south. Bluefin tuns are feeding heavy, large amounts of fish show up ready to fight with the anglers. We offer trips for all there fish . Plenty of great dates still available. Get $100.00 off ( full day trip) By mentioning the article
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Fall Giant Bass Season is Here
Fall Giant Bass Season is Here
Aug 22, 2023 Gloucester
Yesterday we were on a bass charter. Fished all the spots we usually do. Go to a spot we often go for giants. They were there. Our 9 year old hooked up. The fight was on. He relled and pumped for over 20 minutes. He would give up and when the fish saw the boat. He took off . Finely fish go close and help the youngster move back . The fish was in the net , they help get it our the rail!!! 36.7 lbs. Wow. Photos were taken. The fish was released inharmed. Dad hooked up got a good look at it almost the size as the fist. Dad hooked up again. Big fish- dad lost another:-. Book now for some Great bass fishing
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TENNESSEE TUNA
TENNESSEE TUNA
Jun 26, 2023 Gloucester
Cory and Tonya boarded Lobster Tales at day break. We headed out to one of our favorite spot. Weather was cloudy, visibility 1/2 mile in fog, sea about 21/2 ft , wind 10-12 knots. As the day moved on the weather got better . We dropped anchor ,got the gear ready. Tonya got us fresh bait on the sabiki in a mater minutes. The rods were set up depth set. while we waited we did see another boat hook up. Fish are around. Tonya kept one the sabiki all day giving us a load of bait. The day went on pretty quiet. Capt. John started a little trick . old style. They should have pulled anchor but the skipper said not yet!!! the middle rod went off. We cleared the other rods- the fish took off like a bullet to the bow. it kept on going-Cory was on the rod. He started tto turn the fish-took off behind the boat. Taking the 150 foot topshot off-crazy fish. Cory kept at it Tonya cheered him on. The fish came up making circles . One circle was close and Capt. John harpooned it. Good shot. Gaffed the fish on went the tail rope - Cory had himself a bluefin tuna. Great Job.
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Super Haddock Fishing
Super Haddock Fishing
Jun 21, 2023 Gloucester
Left the dock with Darrell, his wife and friends. I was told they fish before but not this type of fishing. Steamed out to the se. grounds . Conditions were perfect so we drifted. These folk caught everything that came near the hook! Haddock after haddock, mostly good size. Them a cod, a redfish , some nice cusk were added to the mix. They knew how to catch fish!!! The highlight was- the opportunity to watch a humpback whale - breech time and time again. Fantastic. Not a sight you often see. Thank you folks appreciate you aboard.
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Plenty of family fun with great attention given to the children in the boat
Plenty of family fun with great attention given to the children in the boat
Plenty of family fun with great attention given to the children in the boat
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5 hr Stripe Bass Morning Fun on July 30, 2025
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   NEW  Special 7 hour trip tuna or bass on July 22, 2025
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   5 Hr Haddock cod deep sea AM trip on June 3, 2025
John and Jeffery gave my husband and I a great day on the water. It was a beautiful day and it was fun catching Haddock.
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Michael H.
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Great experience

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip โ€“ All Day Mar on July 16, 2025
Great boat, great captain! We had a great time out on the water. Thanks Captain John!
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Had a great time

VERIFIED   Special 7 hour trip tuna or bass on July 4, 2025
Didnโ€™t get the Big Tuna we wanted.ย  But caught a bunch of other fish.ย  Too many to take home
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