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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Steve H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Nice guy

VERIFIED   Spade Fish Spearing on July 4, 2024
Have lot of knowledge and try hard till catch bunch of fish
Steve H. recommends Johnny Quest Sport Fishing โ€“ 30'
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Matthew S.
Cleveland, OH
Excellent
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Meat Hunt with Captain Theo

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Meat Hunt on July 2, 2023
This was an awesome trip. Captain Theo knows where the spots are to catch fish. He is very knowledgeable and his goal is to...
Matthew S. recommends Johnny Quest Sport Fishing โ€“ 24'
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Nathan B.
Arlington, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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3/4 day with Capt Theo

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Cobia Hunt on June 3, 2023
I came in to town to see my son and show him a good time. Theo and crew were great hosts and guides. We caught a TON of fish....
Nathan B. recommends Johnny Quest Sport Fishing โ€“ 24'
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Jensen C.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Meat Hunt on June 10, 2023
Had a ton of fun. Crew were very professional and did everything they could to get us as many fish as possible. Definitely...
Jensen C. recommends Johnny Quest Sport Fishing โ€“ 24'
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Jinoh W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We had great time๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

VERIFIED   Spade Fish Spearing on July 5, 2024
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