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.
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Julia P.
First mate
Joshua P.
First mate

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One More Drift Charters CT

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(147 reviews)
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Clinton
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Fishing Reports

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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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Csaba N.
Wallingford, Connecticut
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Great boat fishing experience

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on October 27, 2022
We are absolutely satisfied in every way ! ย  ย  Professionalism, perfect equipment, experience and helpful first mate
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Maria M.
Richboro, PA
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Great fishing!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) on August 19, 2022
Captain Joe is great! We had amazing experience at fishing and really enjoyed every minute. Highly recommend this charter if...
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Maggie L.
Montville, CT
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Enjoyable time on the water

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) on May 15, 2022
Thanks captain Joe! We had a great time fishing this morning. You were very focused on boat safety and you answered our many...
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Doug L.
Glastonbury, CT
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Non stop fish

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) on August 7, 2022
Great fish views and conversationsโ€ฆ caught all types of fish bass, porgy, and all three of my kids got to reel on some aggressive...
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Tricia F.
Mountain Brook, AL
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5 hr trip with Captain Joe

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 23, 2022
Awesome trip! We caught lots of fish and had fun. Itโ€™s a beautiful area. Great boat and wonderful with kids. Would go again...
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