Captain
Theo Ballard

Member since August 2021 Virginia Beach, United States
Background
I started at 2 years old fishing with my grandfather they called him Dock Brown also my uncle Greg Brown and my other uncles Lloyd Brown and Uncle Jeff & Uncle Larry on the Cape Fear River Lock & Dam #1 in N.C. and Richard Deberry teaching me how to tie a fishermans knot at sanbridge fishing pier i was determined. So I watched and learned from them and other Charter boat Captains through the years. So now I'm taking fishing to another level. Joined the US Navy in 1989 at age 18 small rib boat operator for US Navy Seal Team 6 Desert Storm Shield Master Helsman on USS Halyburton FFG 40. High skill set for ship & small boat operations. Honorable Discharge. Our main goal is to make sure our clients catch fish. If we have to go into overtime for you, we will. Also, Johnny Quest Sport Fishing has won the Angler's Choice Award 2024 because Saam and i worked as a team to put our clients on the big fish. Saam has a high skill set for finding and hooking big fish. His drive and determination are like no other. When he gets in the zone, he's unstoppable. I've never seen anything like it. I want to say thank you, Saam, for a job well done.
Techniques
Sight casting Trolling Bottom fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Theo Ballard

Virginia Beach, United States
Background
I started at 2 years old fishing with my grandfather they called him Dock Brown also my uncle Greg Brown and my other uncles Lloyd Brown and Uncle Jeff & Uncle Larry on the Cape Fear River Lock & Dam #1 in N.C. and Richard Deberry teaching me how to tie a fishermans knot at sanbridge fishing pier i was determined. So I watched and learned from them and other Charter boat Captains through the years. So now I'm taking fishing to another level. Joined the US Navy in 1989 at age 18 small rib boat operator for US Navy Seal Team 6 Desert Storm Shield Master Helsman on USS Halyburton FFG 40. High skill set for ship & small boat operations. Honorable Discharge. Our main goal is to make sure our clients catch fish. If we have to go into overtime for you, we will. Also, Johnny Quest Sport Fishing has won the Angler's Choice Award 2024 because Saam and i worked as a team to put our clients on the big fish. Saam has a high skill set for finding and hooking big fish. His drive and determination are like no other. When he gets in the zone, he's unstoppable. I've never seen anything like it. I want to say thank you, Saam, for a job well done.
Techniques
Sight casting Trolling Bottom fishing
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5.0 / 5
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4.9 / 5
(6 reviews)
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Virginia Beach
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Trips from US $850

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 34 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great crew!! And caught some Cobia
Great crew!! And caught some Cobia
Great crew!! And caught some Cobia
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Appropriate for children
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James L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great crew!! And caught some Cobia

VERIFIED   Meat Hunt on July 10, 2024
ย  The Captain and first Mate were excellent!! We caught 6 Cobia.ย  Were able to keep Two.ย  That is a lot of fish!! ย ...
James L. recommends Johnny Quest Sport Fishing โ€“ 30'
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David J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water and worth every penny!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Cobia Hunt on May 23, 2024
We booked a trip with Captain Theo to check Cobia off the bucket list. Captain Theo was a great communicator, set cleat...
David J. recommends Johnny Quest Sport Fishing โ€“ 24'
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Phillip F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Father's day Meat hunt

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Meat Hunt on June 16, 2024
Johnny Quest is the real deal. He was very knowledgeable and has a passion for what he does. If the fish doesnโ€™t come to...
Phillip F. recommends Johnny Quest Sport Fishing โ€“ 24'
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Luther B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Was out with the FISH WHISPER

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Meat Hunt on June 7, 2024
If any one and Iโ€™ve been out 4 times can and jump n talk to the fish itโ€™s Theo can talk to them. They come to him and...
Luther B. recommends Johnny Quest Sport Fishing โ€“ 24'
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Erika R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time with Theo

VERIFIED   Meat Hunt on July 8, 2024
Theo with Johnny Quest Sportfishing is the man. He kept the rods baited, in the water, and on top of the fish, despite lacking...
Erika R. recommends Johnny Quest Sport Fishing โ€“ 30'
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