Captain
Joseph Podchaiski

Member since July 2021 Clinton, United States
Background
One More Drift Charters – Family, Fun & Fishing With 20+ years of experience fishing Long Island Sound, I love helping anglers of all ages reel in trophy stripers, big blues, bucket-mouth black sea bass, and doormat fluke. From the spring striper run to the fall feeding frenzy, every trip is an adventure. As a USCG-certified captain, safety and comfort are my top priorities. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned angler, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to become a better fisherman. Breathe the salt air, feel the rod bend, and experience the magic of the open water!
Techniques
We use a variety of proven techniques, including diamond jigging, slow pitch jigging, trolling, and bucktails, to target the best fish each season.

Hey, I'm Captain Joseph Podchaiski

Clinton, United States
Background
One More Drift Charters – Family, Fun & Fishing With 20+ years of experience fishing Long Island Sound, I love helping anglers of all ages reel in trophy stripers, big blues, bucket-mouth black sea bass, and doormat fluke. From the spring striper run to the fall feeding frenzy, every trip is an adventure. As a USCG-certified captain, safety and comfort are my top priorities. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned angler, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to become a better fisherman. Breathe the salt air, feel the rod bend, and experience the magic of the open water!
Techniques
We use a variety of proven techniques, including diamond jigging, slow pitch jigging, trolling, and bucktails, to target the best fish each season.
Anglers Choice
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Our Team
Julia P.
First mate
Joshua P.
First mate

My Charter Listing

One More Drift Charters CT

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(152 reviews)
Angler's choice
Clinton
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $495

Fishing Reports

Fall Run Update 10/8/2021
Fall Run Update 10/8/2021
Oct 8, 2021 Clinton
Weather the last few days has been awesome minus the fog! Days are getting shorter and cooler. The influx of bait has kicked up the bite into gear. The reefs and rips are chock full of sea bass, porgies and bluefish. This will remain steady for the fall run and Tautog season in CT starts next week! Make sure to get some time on the water! We have some weather forecasted for this weekend with an Easterly blow. It could make things a little tough. Next week looks golden!
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Getting ready for the Fall run!
Getting ready for the Fall run!
Aug 29, 2021 Clinton
The fishing has picked up since the storm. Bottom fishing for reef buster porgies has entertained all crew aboard our charters. Sea bass have been smacking willow jigs and bucktails with teasers in all colors. But more aggressive the jigging the larger the fish!. Find the bait and you'll find the fish. This Sunday we slugged out decent trips to keep everyone entertained despite the chop.
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Jigging for Sea Bass- Large Jigs=Big Buc
Jigging for Sea Bass- Large Jigs=Big Buc
Aug 4, 2021 Clinton
So we fished a dropping tide over a sand shoal that went form 38-60ft. When we arrived, the birds where beginning to work the rip line on large pockets of bait. My charter for that afternoon was excited because they thought there where bluefish in a blitz. I calmly explained they were seabass. They was very adamant they where blues! So I rigged up rods with bucktails with gulp minnow and strips squid. Set up a rod with a rubber shad and said let it rip. The first cast on a rubber shad was rewarded with a 24inch sea bass! The next two hours we where on fire we had our limits and where releasing 20" plus and could not get the bucktail to the bottom quick enough! Most anglers fishing for seabass fish with a small piece of bait on a hi-lo which produce small mediocre fish. When buck-tailing for seabass- color selection and presentation are key. Also, depth to where the bait is and where fish are located. Just dragging weight on the bottom is not fishing. Your arms should be tired at the end! Black sea bass will hit your jig up to the surface if you present it correctly- after the first hard hit get, more aggressive and play the jig- I can guarantee a second strike and a large bucket mouth! Capt. Joe
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Anthony P.
Schenectady, NY
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3 hour trip with captain Joseph

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) on August 20, 2021
Captain Joseph provided my girlfriend, my friend, and myself with an outstanding time on our 3 hour trip. Captain Joseph was...
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Todd O.
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 26, 2023
Capt. Joe and his mate worked tirelessly to put us on fish. This was my families first charter adventure an everyone had a...
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Nick G.
Clinton, CT
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Half day

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 12, 2023
The captain and his first mate were fantastic. Great people in general and they put us right on the fish. Joe was very personable...
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Cheryl L.
Waterbury, CT
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This is fishing โ€ฆ

VERIFIED   Special 5 hour trip for Cheryl Little on July 23, 2023
A great day of fishing and fun with Captain Joe and Julia. They were so amazing and friendly, making sure we had everything...
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Mirma D.
New Haven, Connecticut
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We had a 3 hour trip with captain Joseph

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) on June 13, 2023
Was very professional y making sure we were find, due to a winding and high tides. My grandson got sea sick and took us closer...
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